Australian Tartaric Products grape waste-powered biomass reactor has saved the company over $2 million in power bills so far, according to the company.
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Renewable energy compromise needed now: Ai Group
It is in the national interest for an agreement to be reached on renewable energy, with the uncertainty crippling investment, according to the Australian Industry Group.
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Powerstar releases unique energy storage solution for large power users
Powerstar has developed a new energy storage system designed for large power users across commercial, industrial and government segments.
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Australia could become manufacturing hub for energy storage batteries
An expert says Australia could become a manufacturing hub for a new type of batteries which can be used to store power from renewable energy sources.
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Alcoa wants resolution to RET debate
Alcoa has requested certainty in Renewable Energy Target policy as the Coalition attempts to resume negotiation with Labor over a revised RET.
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Tasmanian companies accused of exaggerating RET costs
The Tasmanian industrial firms complaining about the RET are wrong and the scheme is actually good for the state, according to a report.
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RET negotiations collapse, opposition walks away
Negotiations around the Renewable Energy Target have broken down, with uncertainty around the sector set to continue.
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Solar power invention wins NZ award
A Christchurch manufacturer has won the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand's most innovative approach award for 2014.
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Polluters ready to sign up for Direct Action plan: govt
The federal government says its controversial Direct Action scheme will begin in 2015 and businesses are ready to sign up to it.
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RET cut could invite compensation claims
The government’s plan to cut the Renewable Energy Target could lead to compensation claims from the renewable energy sector, according to a law report.
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Govt says RET change will accommodate renewables sector
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the planned cut to the RET will accommodate the renewables sector and provide certainty for the industry.
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Wind tower maker to sack 100 workers
Victoria-based Keppel Prince Engineering will sack 100 workers from its wind tower fabrication division.
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Proposed RET changes welcomed by Portland Alcoa smelter
Yesterday the federal government announced its proposed changes to the renewable Energy Target, which were welcomed by Alcoa’s Portland smelter.
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Renewable energy lobbyist quits Tindo Solar
Richard Inwood, a prominent South Australian renewable energy lobbyist, has resigned from his job as group manager of solar panel maker Tindo Solar.
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Renewables group backs aluminium’s separation from RET
Australia’s peak renewable energy group will support a plan to exempt the aluminium industry from the Renewable Energy Target.
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ALP to support aluminium’s separation from the Renewable Energy Target
The aluminium sector is to be exempted from the Renewable Energy Target, with the ALP acknowledging the industry’s contribution to regional employment.
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Renewables industry hits out at RET review
The renewable energy industry has hit out at the Renewable Energy Target (RET) Review Panel and said its recommendations could put 21,000 jobs at risk.
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Warburton report recommends Renewable Energy Target be cut
A panel reviewing led by businessman Dick Warburton and examining the Renewable Energy Target has delivered its report.
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Government “remains committed” to Renewable Energy Target
The government has denied a report that it is preparing to abolish the 2020 Renewable Energy Target.
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RET impact to be $28 billion
A new report has claimed the cost of the 2020 Renewable Energy Target will include 5,000 lost jobs and $28 billion to the economy.
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