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$1 billion boost for Australian solar PV manufacturing

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 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today welcomed $1 billion in new funding to help unlock domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing across the entire supply chain.  The Australian Government announced the establishment of the Solar Sunshot program to grow solar PV manufacturing in Australia and provide a pathway for the rich history of local … Continued

BZE applauds sovereign solar capability

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28 March 2024 Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) warmly welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of $1 billion to support the manufacturing of solar supply chains.  BZE CEO Heidi Lee said the independent think tank had been calling for government investment in Australian manufacturing capability, having highlighted through its research that Australia’s natural advantages in terms of … Continued

New paper reveals how offshore wind projects can protect marine habitat

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Victoria could avoid further rejection of new offshore wind projects and guarantee a smooth energy transition while protecting marine habitat. A new discussion paper from the community conservation group Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) makes 10 recommendations to address risks early in the offshore energy process. If the Winds of Change discussion paper was adopted, … Continued

New report: No case for NSW Gov’t to pay Origin $150m a year to keep nation’s biggest coal power clunker, Eraring, on life-support

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28 March 2024 A new report released today by independent think tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF) finds that to extend the operation of Origin Energy’s Eraring coal power station on the NSW Central Coast – the country’s largest – beyond its planned phased closure in 2025 would cost NSW citizens a massive $120-$150m per year.  … Continued

Bigger and better solar panel recycling centres needed to deal with PV waste says report

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A new report on solar panel recycling has recommended a raft of measures including the establishment of large waste facilities in five big Australian cities by 2027. The ‘Scoping study: Solar Panel End-of-Life Management in Australia’ report from the Australian Centre of Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) which is led by UNSW Sydney, highlights projected cumulative volume of decommissioned … Continued

Capacity Investment Scheme Must Include Specific, Enforceable Local Content Requirements

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  The Federal Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme presents a critical opportunity to bolster local economic participation in the renewable energy transition. However, the proposed eligibility and merit criteria included in the Design Paper are far too vague.   According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “In its current form, the Capacity Investment Scheme will not … Continued

Today: Health workers call on Bowen to Save Lives with Solar

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Health professionals will gather today at 11am outside Parliament House in Canberra to deliver an open letter signed by 25 organisations representing over 50,000 health professionals, including the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP), calling for funding … Continued

Media Alert: Health workers at federal Parliament tomorrow calling on Bowen to Save Lives with Solar

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What: Healthcare workers will deliver an open letter to the Federal Climate Change & Energy Minister’s Office, from 25 organisations representing over 50,000 health professionals, calling on the Federal Government to accelerate roll out of rooftop solar on social housing to protect health Where: Federal Parliament steps When: Tuesday, March 26th, at 11:00 pm – … Continued