A comprehensive blueprint released this week by the Clean Energy Council details the policy levers necessary to supercharge a Power Shift to the energy system of the 21st century.
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New guidelines introduced for battery storage
The Clean Energy Council has introduced new installation guidelines for battery storage, greatly simplifying the process for installers.
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SolarHub, ActewAGL Retail and ITP Renewables win ACT battery storage pilot
Three companies have been awarded $200,000 each to install discounted battery storage in the ACT as part of the state’s $600,000 Next Generation Energy Storage Pilot.
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New report: utility-scale battery storage
ARENA has released a new report examining the commercial feasibility of large scale grid-connected energy storage.
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Warning to SA solar customers about hidden fees in electricity deals
The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCoSA) has warned solar customers in the state to check the fine print in any deals being offered by electricity companies.
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Doubling renewables by 2030 would save trillions, says IRENA
Doubling the share of renewables in the global energy mix by 2030 could save up to US$4.2 trillion annually, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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WA turns to off-grid solar and battery solutions after Esperance bushfire
Off-grid solar power and battery storage are being used to replace grid power in a number of properties affected by last November's devastating Esperance bushfire, the Western Australian government has announced.
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Kidston solar and storage farm accorded “prescribed project’ status
Genex Power's $580 million energy project near the township of Kidston, Queensland has been granted special status as a "prescribed project'.
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Promising times ahead for renewable jobs
The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) Employment in Renewable Energy Activities, Australia for 2014-15 reveals that the worst is behind the clean energy sector, with the figures a reflection of the tough times the industry withstood.
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AGL trial to explore how renewables can level electricity demand in hot weather
AGL has embarked on the first retailer-led trial to investigate how emerging technologies can be used to balance spikes in electricity demand due to hot weather, and ultimately reduce energy costs.
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