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An abrupt drop in emissions due to the pandemic played a key role in record rainfall in China in 2020.

Chinese carbon allowances fell by almost 6% over the week, though trading volumes were so low that not much can be derived from the price direction, sparking renewed calls for allowing financials to participate in the market.

As Australia’s largest coal-fired plant announces an early closure, groups say government intervention in market ‘undermines confidence’

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Clean energy companies have asked the federal government “not to get in the way” of the private sector by investing in another publicly owned gas-fired power station to replace Australia’s largest coal-fired plant.

Angus Taylor, the energy and emissions reduction minister, said on Friday the government had shown it would “look at all options” to ensure there was enough “dispatchable” capacity in the electricity market after the Eraring coal plant, on the shore of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, closes from 2025.

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South Korean carbon allowances have suffered losses throughout the week, triggering price volatility measures that market participants expect to be put in place next week.

India’s power ministry released a green hydrogen policy this week, outlining a raft of incentives in the first detailed plan to kickstart hydrogen production from renewables since the announcement of a “national hydrogen mission” by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi  in August last year.

We conducted modelling to assess the impact of the early closure of the Eraring coal plant on grid reliability, costs and emissions. Here's what it found.

The post Eraring closure will result in more wind, solar and batteries, and less gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angus Taylor appeared to be genuinely miffed that no one gave him advanced notice of one of the landmark events of Australia's rapidly accelerating clean energy transition.

The post Taylor sidelined from energy transition, and it might be the best place for him and his FUD appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Transurban's CityLink tollways in Victoria will be powered by 100% renewable energy, sourced from Australia’s biggest wind farm.

The post Road to renewables, as CityLink switches to 100 pct Victorian wind power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

These are poignant cries of a disappearing landscape – the creaking calls of gang-gangs, buzzing bowerbirds and the mournful cry of the far eastern curlew. Stephen Garnett, Professor of Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University Anthony Albrecht, PhD Candidate, Charles Darwin University | Co-founder, The Bowerbird Collective, Charles Darwin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The biggest solar EPC contractor in Australia says it has been hit by claims of liquidated damages and rising module and shipping costs.

The post Biggest solar contractor in Australia hit by damages claims, soaring module costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New renewable energy developer launches in Northern Territory as one of the world's largest majority Indigenous-owned companies of its kind.

The post Majority Indigenous-owned renewables developer launches in NT appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former Powerlink boss and AEMC Commissioner will oversee the Integrated System Plan as the national grid hurtles to 100% renewables.

The post Former transmission boss joins AEMO to lead Integrated System Plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Consensus was right – the shift to renewables really is about step changes. And now, it's about execution.

The post Eraring’s early closure should not be a surprise, but it is a huge wake-up call appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The European Commission is considering imposing more reporting requirements for EU ETS emissions derivatives as soon as next month, media reported late Thursday, citing a draft document.

If you’re interested in the history, traits and skills of these amazing dogs – and perhaps have wondered about owning one yourself – here’s what you need to know. Melissa Starling, Postdoctoral researcher, University of Sydney Claire Wade, Professor, Chair of Computational Biology and Animal Genetics, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Southern Tasmania’s cool climate was thought to be a climate refuge for tall forests. But that may no longer be true. Tim Wardlaw, Research Associate, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The Brussels-based European policy director of a major emissions trading lobby is leaving to take up a senior role at a UK energy trade association.

A Parisian carbon offset developer and agroforestry company is aiming to invest $500 million over the next six years in nature-based operations, with financial backing from two French multinationals helping get the new endeavour off the ground.

Nasdaq’s carbon removals platform Puro.earth has launched a registry for units issued under its standard, seeking to scale up voluntary activity and transparency.