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A $90 Million Solar Farm Makes University of Queensland 100% Renewable
The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia has laid claim to a renewable energy first. Not just first in the state of Queensland, or the nation of Australia—but reportedly first in the world. Since the opening of the US$90 million (AU$…
Amazon Has Diversified Into Several Lucrative Businesses — Could Tesla Achieve A Similar Feat?
Originally published on EV Annex.By Charles Morris
Sometimes in the world of business, a company vertically integrates a product or service that it needs to support its own operations, and eventually finds that providing that product or…
China switches on nuclear-powered ‘artificial sun’
China has turned on its nuclear fusion reactor - which hopes to replicate the sun's heat and energy - for the first time.The reactor has been designed to use a powerful magnetic field to fuse hot plasma at temperatures of 150 million C –…
Researchers put case for blockchain-based market of “energy neighbours”
A blockchain-enabled electricity market that would reward households for trading with local and trusted “energy neighbours” has been proposed by a team of researchers from Victoria and Queensland.
In a paper published in the May edition of…
Rooftop solar rebate of up to 50 pct extended to small business in Victoria
Rooftop solar rebates offering to cover up to 50 per cent of the cost of a PV system will be made available to small businesses in Victoria, as part of the state government’s Solar Homes scheme.
Victorian energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio…
Massive $3 billion wind, solar and battery project approved in South Australia
The South Australia government has given planning approval for the massive $3 billion Goyder South wind, solar and battery storage project that will help propel the state towards and beyond the state Liberal government’s target of “net” 100…
Australia’s world-leading hydrogen pipeline drives analysts to boost renewable growth forecast
Market analyst Fitch Solutions has raised its expectations for renewables in Australia, citing the country’s unrivalled green hydrogen project pipeline and its commercially viable large-scale battery storage sector. March 11, 2021 Bella…
Raise Green Launches Platform Allowing Anyone to Become a Solar Investor or Developer
If you’ve ever driven by a large solar array and wished you could be a part of bringing clean energy to your town, there’s now an easy way that can cost you as little as $50.Raise Green’s online platform, Originator Engine. The program is a…
Hydrogen is Big Oil’s Last Grand Scam
By Alex Grant, Principal, Jade Cove Partners, San Francisco, USA, & Paul Martin, Chemical Process Development Expert, Toronto, Canada
Exxon first correctly identified combustion of their hydrocarbon products as the cause of future…
Homes of the future being built in Queensland suburbs
A new benchmark in energy-efficient housing is coming to Queensland with a state government project underway.Two suburban communities will be entirely solar and battery-powered, creating a model for more environmentally sustainable…