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Climate Council: Solar and battery storage offer Australia protection from AU$1 billion monthly fuel price shocks

Climate Council: Solar and battery storage offer Australia protection from AU$1 billion monthly fuel price shocks

The community-funded not-for-profit’s analysis reveals that strategic investment in renewable energy, battery storage, and electrification can provide structural protection against international energy shocks. The report comes as petrol prices have reached 253.4 cents per litre and diesel has climbed above AU$3 per litre, with modelling by Griffith University estimating the conflict could add an extra […]

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Trump’s Tax Refunds Do Little to Stem the Affordability Crisis, Michigan Democrats Say

Trump’s Tax Refunds Do Little to Stem the Affordability Crisis, Michigan Democrats Say

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Novar acquires 100MW solar PV plant in Germany, potential to co-locate 160MWh BESS

Novar acquires 100MW solar PV plant in Germany, potential to co-locate 160MWh BESS

Latest Novar acquired the project from German developer Stromernte, which will support the development of the PV plant. Image: Novar. Dutch-based solar developer Novar has acquired a 100MW solar PV plant in Baden-Württemberg, a southern state in Germany. The Untermünkheim solar project is spread across three locations and was acquired from German developer Stromernte, which

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China-backed solar project powers up in Laos amid Iran war energy shock

China-backed solar project powers up in Laos amid Iran war energy shock

China has completed one of Southeast Asia’s largest solar power projects in Laos, at a time when regional economies are stepping up efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid global energy disruptions in the Persian Gulf. The initial phase of the 1 gigawatt (GW) solar project was officially connected to the grid on Tuesday,

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NIA pushes solar-powered irrigation project in Tawi-Tawi island town

NIA pushes solar-powered irrigation project in Tawi-Tawi island town

THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has proposed the construction of solar-powered irrigation project to strengthen the agricultural sector in the island town of Mapun, Tawi-Tawi. NIA-Zamboanga Peninsula said Wednesday, April 8, the project, once completed, is designed to improve water access and provide greater support to farmers in Mapun town.  A team from NIA-Zamboanga Peninsula

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Why China’s Cutting Solar Subsidies Is Bad News for Nigeria’s Electricity

Why China’s Cutting Solar Subsidies Is Bad News for Nigeria’s Electricity

Nigeria’s push to expand clean energy across the country is facing a new threat, coming from thousands of kilometres away. China, the world’s largest producer of solar panels, has announced cuts to subsidies it gives to its own solar manufacturers. That may sound like a domestic Chinese policy issue, but the knock-on effects will be

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