BHP backtracks on dodgy Kyoto accounting trick, puts fossil fuel lobby groups on notice
BHP reverses support for Australia's use of Kyoto surplus credits, issues new set of standards on climate advocacy that puts lobby groups on notice.
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Storage proponent for huge Broken Hill micro-grid fails to land finance for pilot plant
Technology provider for world-leading Broken Hill micro-grid has yet to get finance for South Australia pilot project, and has also laid off its sole Australian employee.
AGL seeks approval for 500MW big battery at site of Liddell coal generator
AGL announced planning application for a big battery of up to 500MW at Liddell coal generator, and another big battery at the ageing Torrens gas generator near Adelaide.
North-facing rooftop solar panels rarely best for consumers – or for the grid
University of South Australia study finds that when it comes to solar self-consumption, optimal panel placement is rarely towards the equator.
Big batteries are getting huge: California plan for 1500MW/6000MWh battery
Vistra Corp looks to expand battery system in California to a w
Wind giant Vestas reports $A139 million loss in “challenging environment”
Vestas reports net loss of €85 million for first six months of 2020 as it negotiates the ups and downs of the Covid crisis and economic downturn.
Graph of the Day: How wind and solar has changed shape of NSW energy prices
The changing shape of energy prices in NSW is presenting more opportunities for hybrid wind and solar projects, with or without storage.
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AGL joins growing list of investors hit by write-downs on wind and solar assets
AGL writes down value of wind and solar investment, joining a list of local and international investors hit by falling prices and grid congestion issues.
ESB suggests staged rollout of renewable energy zones as it seeks input on rules
Energy Security Board releases consultation paper on renewable energy zone designs, to drive coordination between developers and network planners.
Sydney battery materials start-up raises $1m towards possible “EV game-changer”
Investors led by global venture capital firm Artesian tip $1m into NSW start-up, Sicona, and its battery density-boosting technology developed at University of Wollongong.