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Zen Energy signs memorandum of understanding to develop a smart software based "24/7 Sustainable Energy Strategy" for large consumers in Queensland.

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From December 19, 2024, Renew Economy will be changing its article comment platform. And for good reason.

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Financial close has been reached for a long awaited solar and battery project pitched originally for a particularly weak part of the grid.

The post Solar farm and battery emerged from rhombus of regret with bank finance and a construction plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of world's largest privately owned renewable energy developers reaches financial close on 500 MW Queensland wind project, its first in Australia.

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German energy regulator says it will investigate market manipulation as power prices spike in middle of wind drought with fossil fuel generators sitting idle.

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We review the past year, look to the interesting arrivals in 2025, contemplate the Tesla conundrum, and talk to EV conversion specialist Nick Cummins from ElectroGusto.

The post The Driven Podcast: EV conversions, and the new models for 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen lands another $1.4 billion in debt finance for a handful of existing wind and solar projects, and two new projects, including the country's biggest battery.

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Flexible rooftop solar exports have been implemented in South Australia with great success. But a new report finds the slow or non-existent rollout in other states is coming at a huge cost.

The post “Flexible exports” vital to the value of rooftop PV, and could help avoid the big solar button appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW signs deal paving way for a new renewables zone, in the heart of the state's coal region, to be created without the need for new transmission lines, a first for Australia.

The post “Faster and cheaper:” NSW strikes deal for first renewables zone that focuses on existing network appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renew Economy is looking to expand its team. If you are interested in the transition to green energy and the electrification of transport, this could be for you.

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Mingyang says its two-headed floating offshore wind platform has begun operations despite reports of blade damage to the giant 20MW turbine.

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A bid to convert the Basslink undersea cable into a regulated transmission asset knocked back by regulator as offering too little benefit at too high a cost to consumers.

The post Regulator rejects Basslink bid in draft decision on troubled undersea cable appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A "tidal wave" of big batteries and record amounts of new solar and wind are driving down prices and will help deliver 82 pct renewables by 2030, but only if momentum can be maintained.

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Tasmanian port plans to play host to renewable energy terminal and serve as a key hub for offshore wind development.

The post Tasmania port tapped as key offshore wind hub, days after declaration of Bass Strait zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Latest battery storage auction prices in China stun analysts with another big price fall that could fast-track green energy switch and uptake of EVs.

The post “Mind blowing:” Battery cell prices plunge in China’s biggest energy storage auction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New data shows wholesale electricity prices in one state fell by nearly 40% over the 2023-24 financial year, prompting calls for the new government to stick with the renewables plan.

The post Audit shows renewables driving down wholesale power prices in state where targets to be scrapped appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia smashes demand record but prices remain negative because wind and solar supplied nearly all its power needs, as main grid also hits new peaks in heatwave.

The post Wind and solar smash output records as grid demand hits new highs in midst of heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IEEFA's Amandine Denis-Ryan explains why new gas supplies are not needed in the long term, and why we urgently need a nationwide plan for electrification.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Pathway to electrification being blocked by fossil gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

DT Infrastructure has been awarded the contract to deliver the Goulburn River solar farm by Lightsource bp.

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The Campaspe Shire Council is opposing the 500 MW Cooba solar farm, standing alongside its residents.

The post Victoria council to oppose solar and battery project amid worries about heat islands, views and farm impacts appeared first on RenewEconomy.