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On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced a $541,640 grant to the Australian PV Institute (APVI) to examine opportunities in Australia for solar PV supply chains. The $1.12 million ‘Silicon to Solar’ study will look at options for domestic manufacturing, diversified supply chains, and policy options required … Continued
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Geelong Sustainability has launched a new community-driven program to help households across the Barwon Southwest transition to an all-electric, solar powered future. The Electric Homes Program is designed to help homeowners switch to electric energy-efficient appliances, combined with solar and battery storage, at a time when many are feeling the pinch of rising energy … Continued
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New nation-wide research demonstrates that Australian businesses have recognised the imperative of achieving net zero emissions as a key driver for economic competitiveness and climate resilience, but indicates many companies are not acting quickly enough to address this urgent challenge. The findings of Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Index, 2023 survey of over 500 decision-makers across corporate … Continued
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today brought together some of Australia’s heavy hitters in the solar space to launch its white paper on the incredible potential of ultra low-cost solar (ULCS) for Australia and the world. At the forefront of the white paper is ARENA’s 30-30-30 vision for ultra low-cost solar in Australia, … Continued
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Wednesday, 19 July 2023: Today, television personality Melissa Leong will stand alongside Frasers Property Australia, Cbus Property, Barangaroo’s International Towers and the Powerhouse Museum group as they pledge to exit gas in favour of safe, sustainable electric cooking. With existing commitments from property giants Lendlease and GPT, this takes the combined assets and funds under … Continued
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On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $3.7 million in funding to Enel X to demonstrate and scale flexible demand solutions in the commercial and industrial refrigeration sector. The ‘Unlocking Flexible Demand in the Commercial Refrigeration Sector’ project is seeking to recruit 440 supermarkets and 13 refrigerated … Continued
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A new report by independent public interest think tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF), The Lights Will Stay on: NSW Electricity Plan 2023-2030 shows that NSW can close Australia’s biggest coal power station, Eraring, on-time in 2025, secure supply, put downward pressure on prices and drive decarbonisation of industry by: Continuing the current run-rate of 1.2 … Continued
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Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of the EVlink Pro AC to support the growing demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. From hospitals to retail stores and multi-unit dwellings, the new charging station has been designed specifically for sustainable and efficient … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2023 Climate Council welcomes Federal Government’s Hunter offshore wind announcement MORE OFFSHORE WIND is on the cards for Australia, with today’s Federal Government announcement of a new zone along the Hunter region, expected to generate enough to power 4.2 million homes. The zone will bring Australia … Continued
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On behalf of the Australian Government, The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $32.1 million for Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation to trial hydrogen calcination technology at the Yarwun Alumina Refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. The $111.1 million ‘Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation Yarwun Hydrogen Calcination Pilot Demonstration Program’ will be the first-of-its-kind deployment … Continued
