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Just 1kg of hydrogen can power a split-cycle air conditioner for 14.5 hours. The possibilities are endless - and now we have a plan to get there. Alan Finkel, Australia’s Chief Scientist, Office of the Chief Scientist Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

ARENA and the CEFC will provide a combined $370M in funding support, as Morrison government looks to capitalise on hydrogen export potential.

The post ARENA and CEFC to kick-start Australia’s ‘clean’ hydrogen industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate Council's 2019 renewable energy State of Play report says federal government not just failing to lead, but getting in way of states and territories.

The post South Australia Liberals celebrate nation-leading switch to wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An historic crossover as market share shifts to take renewables generation past coal-fired output in the U.S. in 2021 for the first time.

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The first of 31 3.6MW turbines has been fully installed at Palisade Investment Partners' 112MW Granville Harbour wind farm on Tasmania's west coast.

The post First massive turbine completed at Tasmania’s Granville Harbour wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

This year looks set to see the largest fall in electricity production from coal ever, a new report says.

A small country town is connecting with its Indigenous past and present and creating an environmental and cultural legacy for the future. Fiona Gruber went to Yea in central Victoria, where an award-winning wetlands and water discovery centre have reimagined a pre-colonial landscape, creating a community resource and a bridge between cultures.  

Gina Rinehart's biggest money making venture is looking to "alternative fuel technologies" to reduce costs and cut emissions.

The post Is Gina Rinehart finally ready to switch to green energy and cut emissions? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Exploring the positives and negatives of switching to a four-day working week, and how one wetland sanctuary in a small Victorian community is creating cultural connections and a reason for visitors to stop by.

Nominations for the National Heritage List are now open until 14 February 2020.

Reporting to the Director Business Development, the Senior Manager (based in Amsterdam) will have two main responsibilities. She/he will be responsible for the management of existing client relationships with a focus on corporate value chain clients and impact investment fund clients; and she/he will support the management of corporate working groups on the Gold Standard Network Platform.

Renewable energy giant says it expects Tories to reverse their block on onshore generation

ScottishPower has begun plans for a major expansion of onshore windfarm projects across Scotland in anticipation of a government U-turn on support for wind power projects.

The renewable energy arm of the big six power supplier has already considered almost 100 sites for a new generation of windfarm, using a smaller number of more powerful wind turbines to generate clean electricity. Most of the sites are in Scotland, but the company is also considering plots in Ireland.

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Trial shows panels can smooth voltage fluctuations in the National Grid

Solar farms could soon play a vital role in the energy system 24 hours a day, after a breakthrough trial proved they can even help balance the grid at night. National Grid used a solar farm in East Sussex to help smooth overnight voltage fluctuations for the first time earlier this month, proving solar farms don’t need sunshine to help keep the lights on.

Lightsource BP, the owner of the solar farm, said an inexpensive tweak to the project’s electrical equipment meant it could help balance the grid with only two seconds’ notice. Kareen Boutonnat, the company’s chief operating officer, said: “We have proven that solar plants can play a larger role across the electricity network. But this is only the beginning.”

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The assault on the Brazilian Amazon hit the headlines last week – but it’s not the only forest at risk of disappearing…

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has increased by almost 30% in just 12 months. A report by Inpe, the country’s space research unit, found that the tropical rainforest lost 9,762 sq km (3,769 sq miles) of vegetation between August 2018 and July 2019. The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and works as a “carbon store”, slowing the pace of global heating.

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NSW seeks new 1.8 terawatt hour electricity supply contract, with focus on "fast start" dispatchable capacity, suggesting mix of renewables and gas or batteries.

The post NSW tenders $3.5 billion supply contract in firm test for wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The desire for independence is driving politics in places as far flung as Catalonia, Scotland and New Caledonia. Will the people of Bougainville (pop. 250,000), an island province of Papua New Guinea, vote to leave?

“It doesn’t look like anything else” – Musk says as he unveils his Cybertruck, or Tesla ute, to the applause and dismay of Tesla fans.

The post Elon Musk’s Cybertruck stuns, divides Tesla fans, same price as Model 3 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

What happens when we run out of water? That might seem a long way off, but after years of drought, taps are running dry in towns all over central New South Wales. The region's dams have gone from overflowing to almost empty in just three years. So where did all the water go? Reporter Meredith Griffiths explores life after day zero.

What happens when we run out of water? That might seem a long way off, but after years of drought, taps are running dry in towns all over central New South Wales. The region's dams have gone from overflowing to almost empty in just three years. So where did all the water go? Reporter Meredith Griffiths explores life after day zero.