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New research from three Australian universities shows forest regrowth projects show little improvement, many going backwards.

The post “It makes climate change worse:” Carbon credit projects claiming to regrow forests are failing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Major new report maps out a path for Australia to deliver a 75% emissions cut below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2035.

The post “No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland unveils roadmap to create 12 renewable energy zones to support 22 GW of new wind and solar and its 80 pct renewables target.

The post Queensland unveils renewable zone roadmap to connect 22GW of wind, solar and transition from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Upstairs Downstairs - the growing gap between community and renewable energy developers.

The post An Open Letter to renewable energy developers to get a grip and do better appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Low-cost Government loans for all Australian residences could help everyone electrify.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How every Australian could afford to electrify their home and car appeared first on RenewEconomy.

California extends its run of reaching a peak of more than 100 per cent renewables to 17 out of the last 18 days.

The post California extends 100 pct renewables streak to 17 out of last 18 days appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Gina Rinehart-backed gas company wants Australian government to stop reducing demand for gas and to include it in capacity investment scheme.

The post “Lights out:” Gina Rinehart-backed gas company warns of “death knell” without taxpayer funds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's solar waste problem is arriving quicker than thought, with volumes of discarded panels expected to be equivalent to 1.2GW a year by 2030.

The post Australia’s rooftop solar waste problem is hurtling towards 1.2 gigawatts a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ark Energy to seek approval for second stage of giant wind project in Hunter Valley, just weeks after first stage approved by IPC.

The post Ark Energy seeks expansion of Hunter Valley wind farm, just weeks after first stage approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

5B to deploy its pre-fab solar modules at massive new gold mine that is claiming a world first production of "green gold."

The post Australian solar innovator 5B to supply 26 MW solar for world first “green gold” mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

To achieve net zero, we need an exit plan for everyone where no home is left behind on spiralling price rises and the unplanned decline of the fossil energy system. Here's what we propose.

The post If we’re going to electrify everything, we’ll need finance that works for everyone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alice Springs' complex isolated grid could provide roadmap on how to manage system and regulatory change as well as technology in the transition to renewables.

The post A town like Alice. How a complex, isolated solar grid could provide blueprint for rest of Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Squadron Energy to set up a fund to allow members of the local community to invest in two wind farms in central New South Wales.

The post Squadron curries favour with locals through ownership offer for wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Less than a year after the Rye Park wind farm began generation from its enormous turbines, the last of 198 blades has arrived at the NSW site.

The post Final blade arrives to complete biggest wind farm in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Malaysian infrastructure giant turns its focus to renewables, with plans to build up to 2GW of wind and solar projects within five years.

The post Malaysian giant plans to build up to 2GW Australian wind and solar in five years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two long duration battery technologies will be tested on remote microgrids in trial of how alternatives to lithium can be used to integrate solar in off-grid communities.

The post Long duration sodium and flow batteries to be trialled to shift solar in remote microgrids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The vast majority of investors do not see nuclear power as a good investment, with less than one in 10 exploring this technology, new survey finds.

The post Nuclear ranks last on list of good investments by big institutions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Some farmers are getting almost double the value of back paddocks in land deals struck with renewable energy and storage developers.

The post Farmers double the value of back paddocks with renewable power deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Most Australians prepared to pay for homes with solar and battery storage, but not so sure about EV chargers and full electrification.

The post Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

VicGrid is calling for feedback on "broad study area" for transmission line and onshore grid connection hub for the Gippsland offshore wind zone.

The post VicGrid proposes transmission route to link offshore wind farms to Latrobe Valley grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.