Australia: 100% renewables could be cheaper, quicker and easier than thought
Windlab says detailed study of last two years of NEM demand shows that switch to 100% renewables could be cheaper, quicker and easier than previously thought.
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Coalition signs off with a budget tailored for climate denial
Coalition budget ignores climate science and its own mediocre targets - even the climate solutions fund has been reduced to a trickle feed.
Bank Australia signs up for 100% renewables, calls on business to lead transition
Bank Australia becomes second Australian company to sign up for 100 per cent renewable energy initiative, and calls on other business to lead transition.
Bank Australia signs up for 100pct renewables, calls on business to lead transition
Bank Australia becomes second Australian company to sign up for 100 per cent renewable energy initiative, and calls on other business to lead transition.
Fate of big solar projects could ride on May poll, and carbon credits
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Morrison Government must explain emissions reduction method review intervention for coal baron
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Labor should focus on states to help beat 50 pct renewables target
Federal Labor urged to focus funding and reverse auction program to support state programs, and tap into pipeline that would see Australia beat 50% renewables target.
Hawaii approves six low-priced solar and battery storage projects
Hawaii utility gives approval to six solar and battery storage projects that will provide firm power at a substantial discount to current generation.
Florida chooses world’s largest solar + storage project to replace gas plants
Florida utility plans to build the world’s largest solar and battery storage project to replace two ageing gas plants.
Queensland: A little sunlight is needed on renewables policy
“The sun was shining almost directly overhead onto the sand, and the glare on the water was unbearable.” Albert Camus L’Etranger, 1942 50% renewable target: Great slogan, but arguably as compromised as Brexit You can still make an argument that Queensland is on track to achieve 50% r