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An update of the 100 per cent renewable energy scenario, and some "gap analysis" is urgently needed for Australia's energy transition.

The post Australia can’t just “muddle its way through” to 100 per cent renewable energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Clean Energy Regular has adopted the popular whistleblower platform, Whispli, to enable allegations of fraud to be lodged anonymously through its new Online Reporting Tool.

The post Clean Energy Regulator adopts new fraud reporting platform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Battery storage is proving difficult for many developers in Australia, so much so that some are saying the only tougher market is the Moon.

The post “Only tougher market is the Moon:” Australia’s big battery connection problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Albanese pledges $100 million for new clean energy apprenticeships in Labor's alternative budget plan.

The post Batteries in the ‘burbs, cheaper EVs and job training in Labor’s budget response appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia says new women's and children's hospital in Adelaide will not be connected to the gas network and won't use fossil fuels.

The post Look, no gas! South Australia to build country’s first all-electric hospital appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar and wind power are cheap and abundant, and learning how to use them is key to Australia’s future.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Smart Energy – Can Australia embrace the gift of  solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

This position is with EPRI’s Energy Systems and Climate Analysis group. The successful candidate will manage and contribute to research efforts on pathways to electric sector and economy-wide decarbonization and on the economics of emerging energy technologies. 

The Global Carbon Offsets Business Development Director, as a subject matter authority for carbon offsets, will independently identify, evaluate and negotiate new sales and marketing growth opportunities across multiple areas. We seek a multifaceted professional who will identify and develop optimal revenue models, sales and distribution channels, pricing and new product development strategies.

Australia can take great strides forward in climate policy and action. A reactionary, incremental approach to adaptation will fall short. Now is the time to think big. Tayanah O'Donnell, Director, Future Earth Australia at the Australian Academy of Science and Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University David Schlosberg, Director Sydney Environment Institute and Professor of Environmental Politics, University of Sydney Eleanor Robson, Research and Policy Officer, Future Earth Australia, Australian Academy of Science Juan Francisco Salazar, Professor, School of Humanities and Communication Arts & Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Plans to power to remote Queensland mining hub with a mix of concentrated solar thermal, solar PV, gas and battery storage advance with call for contractors.

The post Plans for big solar thermal micro-grid at Mt Isa gain momentum appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In a speech ahead of the COP26 event, Alok Sharma will say the coal business is "going up in smoke".

The benefits of hydrogen-powered heating have been overplayed, say environmentalists.

Carbon border taxes will turbocharge demand for clean energy in Southeast Asia, providing opportunities to export Australia's solar resources.

The post Carbon tariffs will be great for Australia’s solar exports, says Sun Cable CEO appeared first on RenewEconomy.

*PREMIUM LISTING – FFI is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Senior Technical Specialist, Forestry & Forest Carbon.  You will play a vital role in the technical design and implementation of pioneering NBS projects in high carbon stock and high conservation value landscapes in a variety of locations, with an initial focus on REDD+ projects in Liberia and Vietnam. 

California Carbon Offsets (CCO) are remaining near historic high discounts despite an influx of financial interest in recent weeks that has prompted California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) to diverge from the floor price.

RGGI Allowance (RGA) prices rose on thin demand on the secondary market to hit a new two-month high, while California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) declined week-on-week despite a continued influx of speculative demand.

Lightsource bp gets planning approval for north Wellington solar project, which will help create largest solar hub in the state.

The post Lightsource bp to create 600MW solar hub that will be one of biggest on grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The ancient cave paintings have only begun to tell us about the lives of the earliest people who lived in Australasia. The art is disappearing just as we are beginning to understand its significance. Jillian Huntley, Research Fellow, Griffith University Adam Brumm, Professor, Griffith University Adhi Oktaviana, PhD Candidate, Griffith University Basran Burhan, PhD candidate, Griffith University Maxime Aubert, Professor, Griffith University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

An actress and director will blast off in October - but Tom Cruise also plans to visit the ISS.