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Monash expert: Wild weather aftermath – the security of Victoria’s energy grid and the need for renewables

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Monash University experts are available to comment on the power blackout and related aftermath as a result of wild weather in Victoria yesterday, and how our energy grids could be made more resilient in the future.    Associate Professor Roger Dargaville, Director Monash Energy Institute, Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Contact details: +61 450 501 … Continued

YourLand Developments and RACV Solar announce groundbreaking partnership for sustainable living in Society 1056

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Melbourne, Monday 12 February 2024 – YourLand Developments, a leader in sustainable residential communities, is collaborating with RACV Solar, a provider of cleaner energy solutions. Together, they will install high quality 5KW solar systems on every home in Society 1056, a 93-hectare site, fostering a greener and more sustainable neighbourhood.   “This partnership with RACV … Continued

Rewiring Australia backs overhaul of electricity market to reduce bills

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A comprehensive overhaul of the National Electricity Market (NEM) is needed to bring down energy bills and meet Australia’s 2030 emissions and renewable energy targets, according to Rewiring Australia.   The final report from the former Energy Security Board, released by the federal government, calls for energy distribution companies to integrate household solar into the … Continued

Did you know Sparc is transforming green hydrogen production?

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Did you know Sparc is transforming green hydrogen production? Our unique photocatalytic water splitting process uses sunlight, water, and a photocatalyst to produce large-scale hydrogen without wind or solar PV farms, eliminating the need for expensive electrolysers and infrastructure. Having achieved TRL 5, our disruptive technology ensures flexibility, scalability, and industry-leading low-cost hydrogen production. Recent … Continued

Pacific Green to Develop one of Australia’s Largest Grid-Scale Battery Energy Parks

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Melbourne / 5 February, 2024 / Pacific Green, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, is proposing to develop one of Australia’s largest grid-scale battery energy parks. The planned development in Portland, Victoria follows the company’s first Australian battery project in South Australia, which was announced in November 2023.   Once operational, the 2.5GWh Portland … Continued

Strong fuel efficiency standards good for people and planet

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ACOSS welcomes the Australian Government’s proposals released on Sunday for strong fuel efficiency standards on new vehicles and calls for complementary measures to help people on low incomes access more fuel-efficient cars. “Strong fuel efficiency standards for new cars are critical to reduce emissions causing climate change, reduce people’s transport costs, and improve health,” said … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: Regional communities gather from Latrobe Valley to Wollongong to say Yes to renewables, community power, climate action

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Before the first Parliament sitting week of the year, regional communities have gathered around the country sending a strong message that Australians support renewable energy, and want to see stronger action on climate change and new jobs in wind and solar power.   Simultaneous events have been organised in Wollongong, the Hunter, Latrobe Valley and … Continued

RE-Alliance response to AEIC community engagement review

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Today the Community Engagement Review by Australia’s Energy Infrastructure Commissioner (AEIC) was released, with Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen accepting the recommendations “in principle”.   Lines attributable to Andrew Bray, National Director of RE-Alliance “The review provides a nuanced discussion of the issues communities and developers face as they manage energy infrastructure development … Continued

Roadmap provides a pathway for domestic solar manufacturing

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An industry roadmap for domestic solar PV manufacturing supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) outlines a credible pathway for Australia to build domestic supply chains from raw material processing to module manufacturing.  The report titled ‘Silicon 2 Solar’ (Roadmap) was developed by the Australian Photovoltaic Institute (APVI) working with Deloitte and a group … Continued