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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

MEDIA ALERT: Yes2Renewables Illawarra Family Fun Day, Sunday Feb 4

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Media are invited to attend Yes 2 Renewables Alliance Family Fun Day at Wollongong Harbour this Sunday 4th February from 11AM-2PM. WHAT: Photo and interview opportunities with a range of local families, renewable energy experts and former coal miners.  Stands will offer kids crafting activities, face painting, games and free ice cream. There will be … Continued

Media statement responding to Dutton, Cook comments and Scarborough pipeline explosion

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Good morning,   The following statement is from Murujuga traditional custodian, Mardudhunera woman and recent Federal Court victor, Raelene Cooper, responding to comments yesterday from Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and WA Premier Roger Cook and the news late yesterday of a major incident affecting the Scarborough gas pipeline off the coast of Murujuga:   “Our … Continued

GOVERNMENTS MUST PRIORITISE LOCAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS IN THE TRANSITION TO NET ZERO

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With the expansion of the Capacity Investment Scheme, Weld Australia is calling on the federal and state governments to legislate local content procurement policies. These policies must state that stipulate that 60% of all fabricated steel used in renewable energy projects is manufactured in Australia by local welders. The Federal Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme presents … Continued

Near record year for residential solar power installations

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Rooftop solar power systems were installed 11% faster in Australia in 2023 than in 2022, and fell just short of record levels, according to a new report from solar and storage market analyst SunWiz.    According to the 2024 Annual SunWiz Australian PV Report, a whopping 2.5GW of residential solar power was installed last year … Continued

AUSTRALIA AND U.S. AT ODDS OVER GAS APPROACH

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As United States President Joe Biden slams the brakes on new American gas exports, projects which have been labelled ‘carbon mega bombs’, Federal Resources Minister Madeline King has jumped the gun on basic environmental approvals in her haste to promise sending more Australian gas overseas.    Minister King has been quoted as assuring Japan and … Continued

NT receives key boost in integrating hydrogen into the electricity grid

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has produced hydrogen in the Northern Territory for the first time. The University and the Northern Territory has today taken a step forward in the goal to establish a hydrogen generation industry.  CDU will use the unique facility to develop skilled workers who are crucial for a successful renewable energy and … Continued