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Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has now cancelled all seven ERF contracts with developer Our Energy Group, a data update showed Thursday, while new offset issuance this week swelled to three-quarters of a million.

Australia’s first mining sector project to combine wind, solar and batteries in one microgid is starting to take shape in Western Australia's northern goldfields region.

The post Huge turbine parts complete 630km truck journey to W.A. wind, solar microgrid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New vehicle sales decline in Australia now in 20th month and getting deeper, but still no acknowledgment from the industry about role that electric vehicle buying intentions may be playing in the industry.

The post New passenger vehicle sales plunge more than 20pct, still no talk of EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Western Australia has decided to allow offset projects on pastoral lands as long as they don’t interfere with the local mining industry, finally clearing the way for stalled projects that will generate some 5 million credits to the federal government.

Study finds new interconnector linking Tasmania and Victoria would provide greater benefits than costs under all modelled scenarios, but especially a fast transition to renewables.

The post Tasmania Marinus Link would work best in fast transition to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ESIA welcomes the release yesterday of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program RIS for target setting from 2021-25 which indicates the most ambitious targets since the program’s start in 2009

The post Victorian energy savings scheme target increase to 2025 with more upgrades eligible for financial incentives appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMC delays final decision on demand response mechanism but acknowledges both large and small energy users should participate in a 'two-way' energy market.

The post AEMC delays demand response mechanism ruling, concedes participation should be expanded appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar installations continue at record rate, but new technologies - and new thinking - ensure that this turns out to be a major asset to the grid, rather than the liability it is sometimes portrayed.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Rooftop solar: Asset or liability? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Labor continues to be hung up on a decade-old Greens' decision to oppose an emissions trading scheme in 2009. But responsibility for Australia's climate policy void lies elsewhere. Rebecca Pearse, Lecturer, Department of Political Economy, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Australia awarded second Fossil of the Day, as negotiators use Aboriginal Australians to argue against taking responsibility for climate damage.

The post Australia slammed for using First Nations people to try and dodge climate bill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Networks offering "super cheap" rates in middle of the day to soak up "solar sponge", part of a range of proposals to allow more solar into grid.

The post Networks offer “super cheap” pricing to soak up Australia’s solar sponge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's battery revolution receives an added boost with a 25-cent solar feed-in tariff, combined with a world first energy trading platform.  Power bills will be a thing of the past, and homeowners will now open energy trading accounts.

The post New energy trading platform released. No more power bills! appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Demand is increasing with the improved efficiency and lifespan of solar systems, which are returning better investment than ever.

The post NCH Launches built-for-purpose solar Panel cleaner for harsh Australian conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AusNet Services is supporting EnergyLab’s Women in Clean Energy Fellowship in Melbourne to inspire, educate and support more women to establish energy startups.

The post AusNet Services sponsors EnergyLab’s Women in Clean Energy Fellowship to support women entrepreneurship in Melbourne appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The federal government has provided financial and strategic support for the development of a multi-million dollar ‘Windmaster’ wind turbine installation project.

The post Australian Government backs Verton’s wind turbine project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia Climate Roundtable says climate goals require ‘deep global emissions reductions’

Groups representing business, unions, farmers, investors, the environment and social policy advocates say Australia should adopt climate change policies that can put it on a stable path to net zero national greenhouse gas emissions if it is to play its part in the Paris agreement.

Launched to coincide with UN climate talks in Madrid, a joint statement by 10 groups under the Australian Climate Roundtable banner warns that unconstrained climate change would have serious economic, environmental and social impacts in Australia, and avoiding it would bring benefits and opportunities.

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Federal environment and energy department abolished in end of year shake up that will see the portfolios separated once again.

The post Morrison carves up environment and energy, praises Taylor for waving big stick appeared first on RenewEconomy.