South Australia has unveiled the Low Carbon Entrepreneur's Prize as part of its Adelaide to Zero Carbon Challenge - a new program aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions, generating sustainable business opportunities and ensuring Adelaide is a showcase city for renewables and clean technology.
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Sapphire Wind Farm final winner of second ACT auction
The 260 MW Sapphire Wind Farm in northern NSW is the fifth, and final, successful wind energy project from the ACT's two reverse auctions for wind energy.
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Vic Gov’t changes to result in faster solar connections
The Victorian Government is making it easier for small-scale energy generators, including households with rooftop solar panels, to connect to the electricity grid.
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Queensland makes its mark in state-led renewables
The ACT and SA may be leading the way in renewable energy policy, but Queensland is quickly catching up.
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SA grid reliability is not threatened by renewables, says report
The important role renewable energy is playing in South Australia's energy mix has been underlined by the release of a new joint report on the state's power supply security.
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‘Shading our Suburbs’ plan to push for solar on Brisbane council buildings
A new Greens plan would allow solar companies to install solar panels on council buildings and infrastructure in Brisbane.
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ERF to fund Melbourne LED street light upgrades
A City of Melbourne project to replace more than 15,000 street lights with energy efficient LED bulbs will be paid for by the federal government's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) announced today.
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Energex launches battery storage trial in Queensland
State-owned electricity provider Energex has launched a year-long battery storage trial in Queensland, which will use battery systems from leading companies such as Tesla and Sunverge to provide real time data on how new technologies can be integrated into the network.
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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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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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