VA Dems Drop AR-15 Confiscation After 1000s of NRA Members Show

Virginia Democrats withdrew an AR-15 confiscation bill Monday after thousands of NRA members showed up to oppose new gun controls.

Victoria Liberal leader Michael O’Brien calls on federal Coalition to raise bar on climate policy, after announcing his Party’s support of the need for state emissions reductions. The post Victorian Liberals change tack and push for long-term federal emissions targets appeared first on RenewEconomy. Source: RenewEconomy

Downer earnings hit after more problems at wind and solar projects

Downer flags drop in earnings, citing connection bottlenecks and commissioning delays from its portfolio of wind and solar projects. The post Downer earnings hit after more problems at wind and solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy. Source: RenewEconomy

AEMO activates reserve trader mechanism for NSW on Thursday

To meet NSW consumers’ energy requirements and maintain power system security, AEMO has commenced activation with Reliability and Emergency Reserve Trader (RERT) panel members to secure off-market generation and demand management reserve contracts. The post AEMO activates reserve trader mechanism for NSW on Thursday appeared first on RenewEconomy. Source: RenewEconomy

Taylor concedes Australia to reach 48% renewables by 2030

Taylor confirms Australia to reach 48 per cent renewables by 2030, without wrecking the economy. The post Taylor concedes Australia to reach 48% renewables by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Source: RenewEconomy

JinkoSolar breaks world record for bifacial modules conversion efficiency

JinkoSolar can announce that the maximum conversion efficiency of its bifacial solar modules reached 22.49%, breaking the previous world record. The post JinkoSolar breaks world record for bifacial modules conversion efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy. Source: RenewEconomy

Scotland to reach 100% renewables in time to host 2020 climate summit

Data shows Scotland is likely to meet its 100% renewable electricity target in good time for the November climate meeting, making it an exemplary host. The post Scotland to reach 100% renewables in time to host 2020 climate summit appeared first on RenewEconomy. Source: RenewEconomy

Al Gore Gushes About Greta Thunberg: ‘Nobody Speaks Truth to Power as She Does’

Former Vice President Al Gore lauded climate activist Greta Thunberg after meeting with the Swedish teenager at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, declaring, “Nobody speaks truth to power as she does.” Source: Breitbart News

AEMC executive appointments

The Australian Energy Market Commission is pleased to announce two new executive appointments. The post AEMC executive appointments appeared first on RenewEconomy. Source: RenewEconomy

World’s largest offshore wind farm – 3.6GW – begins construction

Construction on the world’s largest offshore wind farm – 3.6 gigawatts, or 3,600 megawatts – has begun near the coastal village of Ulrome, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, with the beginning of construction of the onshore infrastructure. The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being developed by a joint venture between Irish renewable energy company SSE… […]

Renewable hydrogen costs could halve by 2030, beating “unabated” fossil fuels

New report suggests costs for hydrogen produced by wind and solar will halve in next decade, beating fossil fuels and presenting huge opportunity for Australia. The post Renewable hydrogen costs could halve by 2030, beating “unabated” fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy. Source: RenewEconomy

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