ASX listed Sparc Technologies reports “exciting” developments in its pursuit of sodium ion batteries, an alternative to lithium ion. The post Sparc Technologies claims “exciting” progress on sodium ion batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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New details emerge of FFI’s “green iron” ore processing technology as it makes a milestone move out of the Perth laboratory and into pilot-scale production. The post Fortescue hails “green iron” breakthrough as own coal-free tech moves to pilot phase appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The company that raked in $US40 billion of profits last year says yes, we can transition to a new zero carbon world, but it will be costly, awful and impossible without CCS. The post No meat, no choice: Oil giant Shell’s dystopian view of a net zero world free of
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Data from California shows flexible timing of vehicle charging can save the day – even during heat waves when electricity consumption surges. The post Yes, the grid can handle electric vehicle charging – even when demand spikes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Having had seven years to prepare for the April exit of the Liddell coal plant in NSW, how ready is the market? The post Never mind Eraring, the Liddell coal closure in April is the one to watch appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Rewiring Australia says budgeting $12.5bn to help fast-track the electrification of homes and businesses will deliver fast and deep benefits. The post It’s no nuclear submarine, but experts say $12.5bn in budget funds will help electrify Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Report says methane emissions from fossil fuel facilities will make up about 70% of total emissions budget covered under Safeguard Mechanism, raising new questions over its integrity. The post “Criminally irresponsible:” Report finds methane bomb buried in Safeguard design appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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BHP partners with Hatch to co-design an electric smelting furnace pilot plant, technology that could slash steelmaking emissions by more than 80%. The post BHP to pilot green smelting furnace using electricity, hydrogen and Pilbara iron ore appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Powerlink CEO explains how the Australian state with the biggest dependence on coal is getting ready to have no coal power at all in little more than a decade. The post Queensland gets ready for a grid without coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The coal plant Origin has seen fit to close seven years early has become a hot topic in the NSW election campaign, casting a pall over the state’s renewables leadership. The post NSW Coalition and Labor say closure of Australia’s largest coal generator may be delayed appeared first on
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Powerlink’s Paul Simshauser on how the Sunshine state will transform into a renewables powerhouse for the grid. Plus: Safeguards and the IPCC. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Moving wind and solar through time and space appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Scientists show “conclusively” that wind turbine infrasound doesn’t make you dizzy, nauseous, disrupt sleep or cause any “wind turbine syndrome” symptoms. The post Wind farm noise not harmful to health: New study finds no evidence of wind turbine syndrome appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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