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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Farmers warm to renewables but concerns over large-scale land impacts remain #auspol #renewables www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Cautious farmers embrace renewable energy to boost income streams
Farmers sign up to renewable projects on their land to diversify income, but large-scale projects and transmission lines remain sticking points.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Renewables hit a new all-time high on Australia’s main grid, nearly half of it from rooftop solar reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-h...
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Renewables hit a new all-time high on Australia's main grid, nearly half of it from rooftop solar
An abundance of rooftop solar generation has helped set a new record high for the total share of renewables on Australia's main grid, reaching nearly 80 per cent on a sunny Friday afternoon in Spring.
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Renew Economy @reneweconomy.com.au · 18/09/2026
A new Sydney suburb has become the testbed for biosolar rooftops in Australia – and the latest results from a groundbreaking project are stunning reneweconomy.com.au/kookaburras-bee…
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Kookaburras, bees and panels: Australia's first big "biosolar" roof slashes heat, boosts power by nearly 25%
A new Sydney suburb has become the testbed for biosolar rooftops in Australia – and the latest results from a groundbreaking project are stunning.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Look at all that good farmland being destroyed by renewables: #auspol #renewables www.facebook.com/20531316728/...
Cattle grazing under ground mounted solar panels
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Sydney CBD solar farm to cut carbon emissions by 2,000 tonnes a year www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Largest solar farm in any CBD in the Southern Hemisphere coming to Sydney
The rooftops of the International Convention Centre Sydney will be home to a solar farm that is being heralded as the largest in any city centre in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Behind the energy brawl Albanese knows leaders want a data centre boom - #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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Albanese's rare concession in the energy wars is revealing
As is so often the case in Australia, the politics came down to a fight over energy.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
DC-coupled hybrid retrofit adds batteries to solar farm in Australia, avoiding modifications - Energy Storage www.ess-news.com/2026/08/26/d...
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DC-coupled hybrid retrofit adds batteries to solar farm in Australia, avoiding modifications - Energy Storage
Solmech has completed a hybrid retrofit at an existing solar farm in South Australia, adding DC-coupled battery energy storage in a move designed to overcome grid constraints and improve energy utilis...
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Commercial Solar Guy @commercialsolarguy.com · 26/08/2026
Capacity density (MW/acre): +250% vs fixed south facing +300% vs single axis tracker Panel efficiency (kWh/watt): Down 15% vs fixed Down 35% vs tracker Generation density (kWh/acre): Up 212% vs fixed Up 195% vs tracker Price ($/W): Erthos: $0.70 Fixed: $1.00 Tracker: $1.10
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Are Synergy’s Batteries Gaming WA’s Power Market? #homebatteries www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/are-syn...
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Are Synergy's Batteries Gaming WA's Power Market?
Are Synergy's batteries gaming WA's power market? New analysis raises questions about battery charging and wholesale prices.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Wind project 'drought' puts Australia's green energy targets in doubt #renewables #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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Australia's green energy targets in 'jeopardy' as wind woes worsen
For Australia to phase out coal power and reach its 2030 green energy goals, wind is seen as essential. A drought of new projects has analysts worried.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Meet The Gas Industry's Newest Candidate For Parliament #auspol youtu.be/zA5lonT0WfI?...
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She Really Thought Nobody Would Notice | Punters Politics
YouTube video by Punter's Politics
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#Renewableenergy is playing a big part in powering NSW’s future. And this is really big. At 80 metres long, this wind turbine blade is the first to travel from the Port of #Newcastle to Central West #NSW. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BkZ...
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#Wind and #solar investors relieved after #Greens and cross-bench win 10-year reprieve on new tax on #renewables reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-sol...
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Wind and solar investors relieved after Greens and cross-bench win 10-year reprieve on new tax on renewables
Under pressure from all sides, Federal Labor agrees to put more of a buffer between its CGT reforms and foreign investors in renewables, adding another decade to the 50 per cent discount.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#Renewables Are Fragmenting Australia’s Volatile Power Market www.energyconnects.com/news/renewab...
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Renewables Are Fragmenting Australia’s Volatile Power Market
Australia’s main power grid is fragmenting from a single national market into many different, smaller ones as renewable generation and batteries gain
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Australia's Battery Boom Hits 500,000. What's Changed? #auspol #renewables www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/austral...
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Australia's Battery Boom Hits 500,000. What's Changed?
Australia has installed 500,000 subsidised batteries. Here’s what the extraordinary boom has changed along the way.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Unlimited long duration, long-lived pumped hydro storage - pv magazine Australia www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/08/17/u...
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Unlimited long duration, long-lived pumped hydro storage - pv magazine Australia
Solar- and wind-dominated grids need abundant long-duration storage, and off-river pumped hydro offers enormous potential, with 800,000 sites worldwide and storage capacity vastly exceeding global req...
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Victoria’s largest solar farm to power Microsoft data centres - Energy Magazine www.energymagazine.com.au/victorias-la...
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Victoria’s largest solar farm to power Microsoft data centres - Energy Magazine
ENGIE ANZ is marking the successful commissioning of the Goorambat East solar farm in northern Victoria.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Recycling fee put forward as solution to Australia's growing solar panel waste - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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Rooftop solar waste is growing. Some experts say $10 fee per panel could help
Solar panel waste is projected to reach about 90,000 tonnes a year by 2030. One of Australia's leading science organisations says a $10 fee per panel could help solve the problem.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
We really are the scourge of the Earth #offtopic youtu.be/mohhEFbZ9qU?...
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The Craziest River Cleanup in the World
YouTube video by Innovative Techs
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Cyclo 🇨🇴 🚲🇵🇸🏴‍☠️🇦🇺 @padreilpadrone.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Bwahahahahahaha…..!! 🙄 www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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Victorian Coalition says it would not accelerate end of coal power
The Coalition pledges not to accelerate the end of coal-powered energy in Victoria should it win the November state election.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
BESS hit record 4.3GW discharge as NEM swing reaches 8.3GW - Energy-Storage.News www.energy-storage.news/australia-ba...
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Australia: Battery storage systems hit record 4,325MW discharge as NEM cycling swing reaches 8.3GW
Australia's grid-scale battery storage fleet set a cluster of dispatch-interval records on 11 August in the NEM.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Australia Surpasses 500,000 Cheaper Home Battery Installations - SolarQuarter solarquarter.com/2026/08/14/a...
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Australia Surpasses 500,000 Cheaper Home Battery Installations
Australia surpasses 500,000 cheaper home battery installations, helping households cut electricity bills, store solar energy and ease grid pressure.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
BESS hit record 4.3GW discharge as NEM swing reaches 8.3GW - Energy-Storage.News www.energy-storage.news/australia-ba...
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Australia: Battery storage systems hit record 4,325MW discharge as NEM cycling swing reaches 8.3GW
Australia's grid-scale battery storage fleet set a cluster of dispatch-interval records on 11 August in the NEM.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
These 5 charts show how far rooftop solar and home batteries can take us – and why we still need the grid for now theconversation.com/these-5-char...
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These 5 charts show how far rooftop solar and home batteries can take us – and why we still need the grid
Home batteries and rooftop solar have become enormously popular. But while powerful, these technologies won’t let us get rid of the grid.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Honest Government Ad | Ai Data Centres - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=kON2...
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Honest Government Ad | Ai Data Centres
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Commercial solar is about to get a much bigger leg-up - Blog - Solar Directory www.solardirectory.com.au/solar-direct...
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Commercial solar is about to get a much bigger leg-up - Blog - Solar Directory
Australia plans to lift the SRES solar limit from 100 kW to 1 MW, cutting upfront costs for eligible commercial systems by about 20%.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Plans for one of Australia’s biggest new gas plants sail through EPBC queue in just over two weeks #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/plans-for-on...
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Plans for one of Australia’s biggest new gas plants sail through EPBC queue in just over two weeks
As wind generation proposals get stuck in EPBC limbo, plans for what could be the biggest new gas plant in Australia have been given the all-clear in just weeks.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
China debuts world’s first electric mining trucks with huge sodium-ion battery packs thedriven.io/2026/08/10/c...
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China debuts world’s first electric mining trucks with huge sodium-ion battery packs
Huge 75-tonne mining trucks are the first in the world to be powered by sodium-ion battery packs.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Aldi Solar Expands West As Growing Pains Mount www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/aldi-so...
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Aldi Solar Expands West As Growing Pains Mount
Aldi Solar just expanded into WA and SA. But customers, installers and the fine print in their warranty reveals plenty of red flags.
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Commercial Solar Guy @commercialsolarguy.com · 09/08/2026
“What happens next?” That the units didn’t break isn’t enough I think. What’s the cost effectiveness- because - who is going to pay for them? Prototype - €623,000 to generate 16,000 kWh. €1.30-1.90/kWh - obviously not viable.
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Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?
Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Government expands discount scheme to encourage larger businesses to install rooftop solar theconversation.com/government-e...
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Government expands discount scheme to encourage larger businesses to install rooftop solar
The Albanese government will expand the scheme which provides incentives to households and businesses to install rooftop solar.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
SolarQuotes Reaches One Million Quotes — And That’s Worth Celebrating #solarpanels www.solardirectory.com.au/solar-direct...
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SolarQuotes Reaches One Million Quotes — And That’s Worth Celebrating - Blog - Solar Directory
SolarQuotes has delivered one million quotes, marking its major role in helping Australians choose quality solar and home energy solutions.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Australia’s Energy Policy Has One Foot on Each Pedal #auspol #renewables www.solardirectory.com.au/solar-direct...
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Australia’s Energy Policy Has One Foot on Each Pedal - Blog - Solar Directory
Australia gives fossil fuels four times more government support than clean energy, putting bills, exports and its green future at risk.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Farmers hosting wind turbines take their case to parliament #auspol #renewables www.westvicbrolga.com.au/p/farmers-ho...
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Farmers hosting wind turbines take their case to parliament
“We’re trying to make our farm strong for the future, they’re trying to get reelected.”
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Wildfires: why media coverage doesn’t always make the climate connection theconversation.com/wildfires-wh...
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Wildfires: why media coverage doesn’t always make the climate connection
A wildfire can be explained by today’s barbecue, yesterday’s wind direction, a dry spring, four decades of land use change, or a century of emissions.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Cheap solar could help Australia become more than just a 'dig and ship' economy - #auspol #renewables www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Second stage of Supernode battery begins operations, making it the biggest in Australia's main grid reneweconomy.com.au/second-stage...
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Second stage of Supernode battery begins operations, making it the biggest in Australia's main grid
Second stage of huge Supernode battery project starts operations, making it the biggest battery in Australia's main grid, and another stage, possibly two, to come.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Renewables, nuclear, gas? Data centre boom energises political debate - #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
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PM's data centre plan may hit roadblock as energy debate heats up
As two energy ministers oppose the prime minister's plan for national AI rules for data centres, the question over how to power the facilities intensifies.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Australia Needs More Electricians. Can Big Sister Help? www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/austral...
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Australia Needs More Electricians. Can Big Sister Help?
Big Sister is helping more women complete electrical apprenticeships to tackle Australia's electrician shortage.
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Ullrich von Müffling 🌶️ @vonmuf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
And yet: bsky.app/profile/dyla...
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Are Renewables Making Power Bills More Expensive? - Blog - Solar Directory #auspol #renewables www.solardirectory.com.au/solar-direct... )
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Are Renewables Making Power Bills More Expensive? - Blog - Solar Directory
Wind and solar cut wholesale power costs, but grid upgrades add to bills. Here’s what really drives Australian electricity prices.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Wholesale power prices plunge as renewables surge, batteries boom, and gas hits 23-year low #auspol #renewables reneweconomy.com.au/wholesale-el...
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Wholesale power prices plunge as renewables surge, batteries boom, and gas hits 23-year low
Wholesale electricity prices surge as wind displaces coal, batteries push out gas and home storage softens the evening peaks and help reshape the grid.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Ark Energy secures AUD 1.3 billion financing for Australian solar-storage project - Energy Storage www.ess-news.com/2026/07/27/a...
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Ark Energy secures AUD 1.3 billion financing for Australian solar-storage project - Energy Storage
Ark Energy has secured a financial investment decision for a AUD 1.3 billion ($910.9 million) solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Australia, backed by parent company Korea Zinc.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Best Home Battery In Australia 2026: Installer’s Choice Awards #batterystorage #homebatteries www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/best-ho...
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Best Home Battery In Australia 2026: Installer’s Choice Awards
Top Australian installers have voted for what solar battery they'd want on their own home - and there is a clear winner.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Tallest turbines and longest blades arrive in Australia for 300 km road trip to Pilbara wind site #renewables #renewableenergy reneweconomy.com.au/tallest-turb...
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Tallest turbines and longest blades arrive in Australia for 300 km road trip to Pilbara wind site
The longest blades and tallest turbines seen in Australia arrive at port and are now being trucked 300 km to Pilbara wind site.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Fortescue tests its 150 tonne battery-powered water truck, and its new electric dozers, grades and loaders thedriven.io/2026/07/24/f...
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Fortescue tests its 150 tonne battery-powered water truck, and its new electric dozers, grades and loaders
Updated: Fortescue tests out its huge new electric mining vehicles, including a 150-tonne water truck, and dozers and wheel loaders, all due to start arriving on site this year.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
$1.3 billion 8-hour battery and solar farm gets construction green light - pv magazine Australia www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/07/24/1...
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$1.3 billion 8-hour battery and solar farm gets construction green light - pv magazine Australia
Ark Energy's Richmond Valley solar and long-duraton battery storage system in the northern rivers region of New South Wales has secured financial investment decision, putting it on track to be operati...
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Tiny Western #Australian town to run on 80% #renewables esdnews.com.au/tiny-western...
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Tiny Western Australian town to run on 80% renewables
The tiny Goldfields town of Menzies will soon have one of the cleanest power supplies in Western Australia. Read more here.
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Pressure is growing inside Labor to properly tax gas exports. Here’s what a 25% tax could pay for: #auspol #labor www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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Pressure is growing inside Labor to properly tax gas exports. Here’s what a 25% tax could pay for | Greg Jericho
A change in the ALP’s platform signals the fight to get a fair return for our resources is not over
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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Clean Energy Regulator has suspended 21 solar companies from the small-scale solar rebate scheme, moved to ban a retailer for falsely claiming installations were complete, and over fake verification photos. #solarpanels #solarpower www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/cer-cra...
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Regulator Crackdown On Dodgy Solar Installs & Fake Selfies
The Clean Energy Regulator has suspended 21 solar companies and seperately warned installers over fake verification photos.
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