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Queensland begins its QREZ development with a “measly” 3.3 GW allocation
November 16, 2021
While there is much excitement about Renewable Energy Zones across Australia allowing a raft of new renewable projects to come online thanks to additional infrastructure, the Queensland government has already…
Solar Energy
Industry update: Important reminder about QR code scanning
November 16, 2021
We use quick response codes or QR codes in order to provide an extra level of safety for everyone. Under the Terms and Conditions: All installers must download the Solar Victoria application and scan the customer QR code onsite…
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COP26: A “FRAGILE WIN” AND A POLITICAL LEGACY FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
November 16, 2021
Fifteen tortuous days of meetings, negotiations and wrangling are over, and disappointment hangs in the air after the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow fell short of delivering a substantial increase…
Renewables
A renewable energy revolution is powering Australia’s $720bn mining and resources industry
November 16, 2021
On a remote mine site in the desert of central Western Australia, the winds of change are blowing.Key points:The 56MW Agnew power system is Australia's biggest mine site micro-grid, first…
Climate Change
COP26 Reaches Consensus on Key Actions to Address Climate Change
November 13, 2021
Adaptation, mitigation and finance are all strengthened in a complex and delicate balance supported by all Parties.After six years of strenuous negotiations, pending items that prevented the full implementation of…
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WOMEN IN RENEWABLES: JESSICA ZICKAR
November 11, 2021
Alongside her role as Environmental Scientist with AECOM, Jessica Zickar contributes hugely to the CEC as a co-chair of our Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Working Group. As one of the…
Renewables
Future Fuels a fizzer: Government’s strategy misses opportunity to electrify Australian transport
November 9, 2021
The federal government’s long-awaited Future Fuels strategy ignores the most important and effective measures to improve electric vehicle uptake, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.The strategy will support and accelerate…
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Rebate Changes Make Installing Solar Batteries Easier
October 20, 2021
Minister for Solar Homes Lily D’Ambrosio said changes made by the government mean consumers no longer have to wait until they have solar panels installed before being able to access the rebate…
Renewables
With EVs critical to UN 2030 target, Australia must stop being world’s dirty car dumping ground
October 14, 2021
With reports today that Australia will need a “dramatic shift” to electric cars to meet a call from the United Nations to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the Electric Vehicle…
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AEMO shares fourth and final VPP knowledge sharing report ahead of trial conclusion
September 17, 2021
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Demonstration continues to show that consumer-owned energy resources can deliver essential system services, respond to energy market price signals, and…