Carbon subsidies: NSW’s great big coal subsidy scandal
The article below discusses the massive (but not entirely obvious) subsidies given to coal energy on the generation side. Giles Parkinson cites figures that show the level of support given to coal far exceeds the cost of the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target(later just Renewable Energy Target (RET)). We’ve kept a mirror copy below, but feel free to follow the link to read it as it originally appears. From Climate Spectator http://www.climatespectator.com.au/commentary/nsws-great-big-coal-subsidy-scandal By Giles Parkinson If there is a...
read more‘Power Station’ Size Solar System in Alice Springs
October 26, 2011 – According to the Australian Photovoltaics Association (APVA), the Alice Springs Solar City project is a working example of how solar can complement an existing utility grid. Now, on sunny winter days the solar installations in Alice Springs are contributing as much as 8% of the electricity needs in the township. Solar Energy continues to build scale across Australia In addition to the large installations at Alice Springs, the following are planned or in action: Moree Solar farm (in process) Liddell Power Station Pre...
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