Hung out to dry: The dark side of big solar
For all its success, there is a dark side to the big solar sector. And it came to the fore again this week when a leading sub-contractor filed for administration.
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GoodWe: Joy to Install – PV safety first
GoodWe has always maintained a Safety First policy. GoodWe’s inverter solutions are efficient, easy to install, safe, and reliable, helping you achieve a faster return on investment.
Book review: Michael Shellenberger’s reheated critique of climate ‘alarmism’
Michael Shellenberger has been downplaying climate risks since 2010 if not earlier - his luke-warmism is reheated.
West Australia looks to establish local wind turbine manufacturing industry
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Developers scramble to keep solar projects on track after contractor collapses
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Rooftop solar curtailment “lesser of two evils”, but no moratorium on new installs, says SA energy minister
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EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market
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Fortescue plans to run Pilbara mine on solar only during day, but battery the key
Fortescue Metals Group is gearing up to test whether it can run its Pilbara-based Christmas Creek iron ore mine on solar, alone, during the day.
Spanish giant Iberdrola secures control of Infigen Energy with majority stake
Iberdrola successfully gains control of ASX-listed Infigen Energy, after its takeover offer is accepted by more than 50 per cent of shareholdings.
BP aims to build 50GW renewables by 2030 as it finally moves to go beyond petroleum
BP's commitment to massive investment in renewables and EVs, and a huge fall in oil production, hailed as significant step for the oil industry.