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Coal Generates Less Than 50% Of Australian Electricity For First Time

Coal generated less than 50 percent of Australia's electricity in the last week of August, dropping to a record low as renewable production surged, data showed Wednesday.

International Business Times

Let’s be honest: Australia’s claim to have cut climate pollution isn’t as good as it seems

Take renewable energy out of the equation and there isn’t much else expected to reduce fossil fuel use this side of 2030

The Guardian - AU

Fyles behind in NT election recount – as it happened

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If Australia wants to fast-track 100% renewables, it must learn from Europe’s risky path

Even after decades encouraging the growth of renewables, we’re still too reliant on coal and gas power stations.

The Conversation

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

AAP

Nice auction, but Ed Miliband is still a long way from his 2030 targets for offshore wind

Arithmetic over capacity does not add up, with supply chains a constraining factor

The Guardian - UK

Energy 'superpower' unplugged: missing 100,000 tradies

Australia will have a shortfall of 100,000 electricians by 2050, an industry report warns, with almost half of the nation's electrical apprentices dropping out.

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Let’s fix financing to kickstart renewable home energy revolution

City Voices: People need persuading of the energy secretary’s green plans

Evening Standard

The three Scottish offshore wind farms awarded new contracts

THREE new offshore wind farms have been commissioned in Scotland in a key auction, after no projects were awarded contracts last year ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government approves major renewable energy storage development

THE Scottish Government has given consent to a major renewable energy storage facility ...

The National (Scotland)

France's Flamanville nuclear reactor gears up for production, but energy roll-out delayed

The long awaited Flamanville III EPR nuclear reactor in Normandy is finally entering service after 12 years of delays and setbacks, with the process leading to the first nuclear fission chain reaction finally underway at the plant. However, France's EDF energy company said Monday that the flagship facility would have…

Radio France Internationale

UK to gets nine new offshore wind farms

There were none last year

The Independent UK

Renewable energy auction secures enough power for 11m UK homes

£1.5bn auction awards record funding for new windfarms, solar farms and tidal power projects

The Guardian - UK

Seeing is believing: your neighbour’s choice to go solar might have influenced you more than you think

What made you decide to go solar? Was it a sober assessment of the return on investment? Did you want to cut your power bills? Did you want to do your bit on climate change?

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Australia needs tradies and materials to build the power grid of the future. So where are they?

As Australia’s electricity supply shifts to clean energy, a big challenge is looming. How do we “keep the lights on” as big coal plants close, and a far-flung network of wind and solar generators replaces them?

AAP

Energy investment off track for 2030 renewables target

A peak industry body has sounded the alarm over the pace of investment in renewable energy generation and storage, with Australia set to miss the 2030 target.

The Guardian - UK

North Sea oil firm Neo slows investment amid windfall tax concerns

Battle ahead for Labour as it introduces higher taxes and tougher environmental rules on producers

AAP

Offshore wind zone cut to appease locals, save whales

The latest offshore wind zone, slashed by almost half in response to community concerns, has been cautiously welcomed by environmental groups and unions.

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Zambia's crippling drought creates chance for solar power to shine

With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap.

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners call for council to boycott wind farm celebrations on Scottish island

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for councillors and senior local authority figures not to attend celebrations to mark the completion of a wind farm in…

The Guardian - AU

Emissions from Australian coal-fired power stations rise as wind and hydro dip

More electricity demand and lower than usual generation from two renewable sources raises questions about climate targets

The Guardian - UK

After wood pellet reporting failures, it’s time for a proper review of Drax’s subsidies

Before biomass firm is promised a penny extra from billpayers, Ed Miliband should commission a review of its business model

Radio France Internationale

Africa's nuclear dreams a fusion of high hopes and high hurdles

Africa’s nuclear energy ambitions face significant challenges as experts question whether the continent’s infrastructure can support such a leap. Industry leaders from the US and Africa's nuclear energy sector are meeting in Nairobi this week to discuss how to move forward.

Salon

How to protect yourself from solar scams

For many, solar power makes sense. But some big companies are preying on people with expensive plans

The Guardian - UK

UK may unveil tougher emissions targets at Cop29 climate summit

Campaigners hail Labour’s ‘proactive approach’ after series of policy U-turns under Conservatives

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