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Inflexible Fossil Fuels: Why Starting And Stopping Coal & Gas Power Costs Big Bucks

April 19, 2021 2021-04-19T14:48:59 by 42 Comments

Coal power is gradually being driven out of business by renewables.  It simply can’t compete on price.  Most people know coal and gas power stations have to pay for fuel while sunshine and wind are free, but not many know how much it costs to start and stop fossil fuel generators.

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South Australia’s Billion Dollar Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal

April 19, 2021 2021-04-19T08:06:26 by 2 Comments
Marshall and Morrison Government - Emissions reduction and energy deal

The South Australian and Federal Governments have inked a $1.08 billion agreement that the pair say will drive down emissions and energy costs.

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LG Energy Solution Commits To 100% Renewable Electricity

April 19, 2021 2021-04-19T06:31:51 by Leave a Comment
LG Energy Solution - RE100

South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has announced it is among the newest members of the RE100.

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Ku-ring-gai Moving Forward On Community Net Zero Emissions

April 16, 2021 2021-04-16T06:22:35 by Leave a Comment
Solar power in Ku-ring-gai

Sydney’s Ku-ring-gai Council has a plan to transition to net zero emissions by 2040 for its own operations. Now it’s looking towards encouraging the entire community to do the same.

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South Australian Flexible Solar Exports Update

April 15, 2021 2021-04-15T08:55:39 by 14 Comments
Flexible solar exports - South Australia

To help accommodate more home solar power in South Australia, SA Power Networks (SAPN) will soon be offering some new solar owners in Adelaide a choice between flexible and fixed exports.

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No, This Device Will Not Provide Big Electricity Bill Savings

April 15, 2021 2022-08-24T16:46:39 by 12 Comments
Power saver scams

Online ads continue to pop up on Australian screens spruiking various magic products promising to slash electricity bills by “up to 90%”. All the devices and products of this nature I’ve seen are power saver scams.

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Solar Installer Shuns String Inverters, Switches To Microinverters

April 14, 2021 2021-04-14T13:54:08 by 18 Comments
Enphase microinverter - Penrith Solar

Citing safety, simplicity, support and performance reasons, NSW’s Penrith Solar has bid farewell to string inverters and is now only installing solar power systems with microinverters.

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Movement At The Station – Morwell Solar Farm

April 14, 2021 2021-04-14T08:15:51 by Leave a Comment
Morwell Solar Farm

The public notification period for a solar farm incorporating battery storage on the outskirts of the Victorian coal town of Morwell recently kicked off.

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Coca-Cola Amatil Joins The RE100

April 14, 2021 2021-04-14T06:49:37 by 1 Comment
Coca Cola Amatil - solar panels

Beverage bottler Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has joined the RE100 renewable energy initiative after committing to 100% renewable electricity across its operations here and abroad.

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TAI: Fossil Fuel Exporters Should Cough Up For Climate Damage

April 13, 2021 2021-04-13T08:33:05 by 2 Comments
Fossil fuel level for climate damage

The Australia Institute (TAI) is calling on the NSW Government to support a levy on fossil fuel exports to help cover the costs of climate change impacts in the state.

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