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    February 13, 2020
    Sophie Vorrath

    Albanese downbeat on zero carbon bill, but describes new coal plant as “unicorn”

    The leader of the federal opposition has downplayed the prospects of a cross-bench bill to commit Australia to a target of net-zero emissions by 2050, saying there was little chance […]

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    November 23, 2021
    James Martin II

    A list of Australian battery support schemes (existing & proposed) as of Nov 2018

    If you care about battery storage and distributed energy in Australia, you’re probably aware that a number of battery incentive programs are now available through various state & territory governments […]

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    July 11, 2016
    Giles Parkinson

    Could the Renewable Energy Target once again be under threat with new government?

    Australia’s biggest utilities and coal generators could push for another review of the federal renewable energy target, if the newly re-elected Coalition government is presented with a “workable” majority of […]

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    June 9, 2016
    Solar Choice Staff

    Are you voting for solar this election? Check the Solar Scorecard

    Solar advocacy group Solar Citizens have launched their Solar Scorecard tool for the 2016 election. The Solar Scorecard allows anyone to find out how the candidates in their local electorate […]

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    June 7, 2016
    Giles Parkinson

    Aussie solar scientists call on major parties to keep ARENA

    Australian solar scientists have called on both major political parties to rethink their policy on cutting funding to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, saying the move could “unintentionally kill” solar […]

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    May 11, 2016
    Sophie Vorrath

    Labor pledges to reinstate ARENA funds if elected

    Labor has put climate change and renewable energy firmly on its economic agenda in its budget reply, while also re-opening the door to re-instating funds to the Australia Renewable Energy […]

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    January 16, 2020
    Sophie Vorrath

    Coal plant closures would have ‘negligible’ impact on electricity prices: RepuTex

    Shutting down Australia’s dirtiest coal-fired power plants as soon as 2017 would have a “negligible” effect on electricity prices, a new report has found. The analysis, by energy and emissions […]

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    May 11, 2016
    Sophie Vorrath

    Greens propose plan to wean Australia off coal

    A seven-point policy plan to wean the Australian economy and electricity network off coal, has been unveiled by the Greens, including an immediate ban on all new coal and gas […]

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    April 14, 2016
    Giles Parkinson

    Could Labor deploy ‘reverse auctions’ for renewables on the national scale?

    The Australian Labor Party could use “reverse auctions” to help meet a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030 if it wins power in the federal election later this […]

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    August 1, 2023
    Solar Choice Staff

    The thousand-member volunteer army keeping Australia’s solar strong

    Do you own a solar system? Are you seriously thinking about getting one for your home or business? Are you a member of Australia’s solar industry? If you can answer […]

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    September 21, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Labor’s 50% renewables target would require $80b in investment: UBS

    Federal Labor’s proposed 50 per cent renewable energy target for Australia by 2030 would require around $80 billion in investment, much of which would need to be spent anyway, a […]

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    September 14, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    QLD government aims to turn Sunshine State into Solar State

    Queensland’s state Labor government says it has increased the capacity of its large scale solar auction to 60MW from 40MW as it seeks to accelerate the transition from the “sunshine […]

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    September 7, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Vic Labor to introduce legislation to prevent retailer discrimination against solar homes

    Victoria’s Labor government has announced new legislation that will prevent electricity retailers from refusing discounts to households with rooftop solar arrays. Victoria energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced the move on […]

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    September 3, 2015
    Sophie Vorrath

    QLD government to give boost to rooftop & large-scale solar

    The Queensland Labor government has pledged to help the Sunshine State live up to its name, by boosting development of large-scale solar projects and encouraging the uptake of rooftop solar. […]

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    August 19, 2015
    Sophie Vorrath

    Aus energy markets in midst of ‘seismic shift’ thanks to solar, storage: Shorten

    The leader of the Opposition has pushed the case for household solar and battery storage, in a speech at the University of NSW last Friday. Federal Labor leader Bill Shorten […]

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    July 23, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Survey says half of Australian voters disappointed with Coalition’s (lack of) support for renewables

    A new survey has revealed more than half of Australian voters believe the Coalition has failed to give enough support to Australia’s renewable energy industry, and particularly rooftop solar. The […]

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    June 12, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Coalition reportedly investigating ways to promote large-scale solar ahead of wind

    Solar energy could be favoured under the revised Australian renewable energy target, with Coalition ministers reportedly looking at ways to accelerate the development of large-scale solar projects, ahead of wind […]

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    May 15, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Queensland to aim for 50% renewables, 1 million solar homes by 2030

    Queensland’s Labor government has restated its commitment to generating 50 per cent of its electricity needs from renewable energy by 2030, and to ensure one million homes in state had […]

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    May 12, 2015
    Solar Choice Staff

    RET deal back on hold as Labor walks out over continuation of 2-yearly reviews

    Even as an agreement appears to be close at hand, talks have again broken down between Labor and the Coalition about the future of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET). Labor […]

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    April 15, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Aussie small-scale solar stays strong even as large-scale lags due to uncertainty

    Australia’s rooftop solar market is continuing to grow, despite a plunge in renewable energy investment that is driving the nation’s large-scale renewables sector into a deepening crisis. New analysis by […]

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    March 27, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Coalition rejects 41,000GWh ‘compromise’ on Renewable Energy Target

    Federal industry minister Ian Macfarlane has rejected the offer of a compromise on the Renewable Energy Target from the Clean Energy Council, saying his government would not budge above 32,000GWh. […]

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    March 24, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Coalition says cross-bench senators votes could help them weaken RET

    The federal government will take renewable energy target negotiations to the cross-benchers in the Senate, after its “final” offer on the RET was rejected outright by Labor.In an interview with […]

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    March 18, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    NSW Labor releases document detailing strong renewable energy support policy for state

    NSW Labor has released a renewable energy-focused environment and energy policy, promising a fair price for solar and an emphasis on decentralised generation. The policy document, released on Tuesday, outlines around 10 major […]

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    March 13, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    LGC price spikes as government comes closer to RET deal

    Comments from within the Abbott government suggesting an agreement on the RET could come as soon as Easter have helped push prices of large scale renewable energy certificates (LGCs) to […]

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    February 11, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Next round of ACT feed-in tariff for large-scale renewables to foster solar-plus-storage projects

    The ACT government is set to follow up its successful utility-scale solar and wind energy reverse auctions with another renewables bidding round – this time for large-scale solar plus storage […]

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    February 4, 2015
    Giles Parkinson

    Labor’s landslide in Queensland election could spell sunny future for solar

    Campbell Newman’s loss in the Queensland state election on the weekend could be solar’s gain, as attention turns to the Labor party’s renewable energy policy. Queensland’s Labor Party unveiled its solar […]

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    December 11, 2014
    Giles Parkinson

    Australia Institute report shows 80% of Australians favour solar, wind & other renewables over coal

    The majority of Australians look forward to a future fuelled by renewables, new research has found, with many naming solar and wind as their energy sources of choice. In two […]

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    December 10, 2014
    Solar Choice Staff

    Do the recent comments from Greg Hunts’s office mean small-scale commercial solar is safe from the government axe?

    According to Climate Spectator, the government is dropping hints that it may have backed away from slashing incentives for residential and small-scale commercial solar projects. In a talk with Climate […]

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    November 28, 2014
    Giles Parkinson

    Victoria’s Labor party promises to reinstate emissions reduction target if elected

    The Victorian Labor Party has pledged to set up a $20 million fund to encourage investment in renewable energy resources including solar and wind, just days before the state election […]

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    November 30, 2014
    Giles Parkinson

    Vic Labor party pledges support for renewables as rural towns turn to clean energy

    The Victorian Labor Party has nailed its renewable energy colours to the mast in the lead up to next week’s state election, pledging to reverse wind farm restrictions and help […]

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    November 5, 2014
    Giles Parkinson

    53MW Broken Hill solar plant receives planning approval

    A 53MW solar power plant planned for Broken Hill in NSW has been given the final go-ahead by the state’s department of planning and environment, after approving the Construction Environmental […]

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