A dramatic scaling up of renewables in the global energy mix by 2030 would increase Australia's GDP by 1.7 per cent, improve social welfare and mitigate water shortages, according to new analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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Hornsdale Wind Farm successful in ACT’s second reverse auction
South Australia's 270 MW Hornsdale Wind Farm has won a contract to deliver an additional 100 MW of power to the ACT, which will help secure up to 250 construction jobs in SA's mid-north.
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Why psychology has an important role in the transition to renewables
Inspirational storytelling should be part of the way we communicate renewable energy and the environment.
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Solar PV anti-dumping saga to drag on following successful appeal
The Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) investigation into the alleged dumping of solar PV modules exported from China will continue in 2016, following a review of the decision to terminate the investigation.
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National bioenergy database to identify untapped sources of biomass
A comprehensive assessment of Australia's biomass resources will be undertaken to assist the development of bioenergy and biofuel projects, following a $3 million funding announcement by the Australian Renewable (ARENA).
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Summer study brings US, UK and German energy experts to Sydney
The 2016 Australian Summer Study Program on Energy Productivitwill feature a line-up of both international and local speakers who will focus on Australia's $1 billion innovation package, the implications of the COAG Energy Council's National Energy Productivity Plan.
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COP21: What was the verdict of Australian delegates?
2015 ended on a positive note, with the ground-breaking global agreement reached in Paris sending a strong signal that renewables will play in a big role in Australia's economic future
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CEFC to continue funding wind and solar under new mandate
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will continue to invest in wind and solar projects under a new Investment Mandate that came into force at the end of 2015.
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Long way to go before gender diversity is achieved in renewables: All-Energy 2015
Women in Renewables mastermind and organiser Alicia Webb said much needs to be done before women achieve equitable representation in the renewables sector.
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Nyngan Solar Plant hits key milestone in large-scale solar PV
AGL's 103 MW Nyngan Solar Plant has generated 60,000 MWh of renewable energy to date, in an important achievement for large-scale solar PV in Australia.
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