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Morrison government has not modelled the economic impact of transitioning to a zero emissions economy, despite signing up to such a target under the Paris Agreement.

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Solar module manufacturers are readying the next wave of 500+Wp processes.

The post JinkoSolar’s new 580Wp Tiger Pro: More power, higher efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Technology roadmap shows that Australia's climate plan is to tread water for eternity, while its fossil fuel industries continue their work unabated and unregulated.

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GoodWe is now launching an online purchase function to help customers extend their product warranty conveniently.

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A new IEA report shows the Covid-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history.

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CWP Renewables lodges development application for 400MW wind farm proposed for NSW central-west Renewable Energy Zone, hoping for construction to begin in 2021.

The post Huge Uungula wind project edges closer in NSW renewable energy zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The pandemic has caused a record fall in energy investment and will likely lead to more pollution.

Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum challenged logging by state-owned forestry corporation in 66 coupes

For the first time in 20 years forestry operations may have to be assessed under national environmental laws after the federal court ruled VicForests had breached laws related to threatened species.

Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum had challenged logging by the state-owned forestry corporation in 66 coupes in Victoria’s central highlands.

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Cohuna solar farm now complete and awaiting commissioning, as contractor Tempo says it is looking for more opportunities in the solar space.

The post Victoria’s Cohuna solar farm complete, joins queue for commissioning appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The federal government is seeking views on the creation of a 'guarantee of origin' for hydrogen to track emissions and identify its source - wind, solar, gas or coal.

The post Renewables, gas or coal: Views sought on hydrogen ‘certification of origin’ scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

German-based SINN Power ramps up its bid to offer a robust, modular, and affordable maritime structure to generate renewable energy from waves, wind and solar.

The post German company floats idea for a wave, wind, and solar “ocean” hybrid platform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Construction of 350MW Cleve Hill Solar Park – Britain's largest yet – expected to begin early 2021, with development consent expected from government this week.

The post UK’s largest subsidy-free solar farm – bigger than any in Australia – nears final approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spark looks to add battery storage to Bomen solar farm, and expand capacity, and is also on lookout for wind and solar projects as international developers retreat from market.

The post Spark looks to expand Bomen solar farm and add big battery, wind also on horizon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new technique to preserve native vegetation and reduce dust will be rolled out during construction of the 280MW Cultana Solar Farm in South Australia.

The post Gupta solar farm to employ innovative construction method to save ‘bonsai forest’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX does exactly

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Report calls for urgent action to tackle developing countries’ reliance on bottled water

Focusing on improving the water supply in developing nations could be a powerful way to fight the scourge of plastic waste in the oceans, experts have said, highlighting that the issue has received little attention.

People in developing countries, and many middle-income countries, often rely on plastic bottles of water as their piped water supply can be contaminated or unsafe, or perceived as such.

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Britain has asked the UN climate agency to reschedule the delayed COP26 summit in Glasgow for November 2021 in order to further mitigate the impacts of coronavirus pandemic, with a decision slated for later this week.

Two US astronauts are about to go to orbit in a commercially developed rocket and capsule system.

Scientists have tracked a cuckoo's migratory flight from Africa to its breeding ground in Mongolia.