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Australia is pursuing standards and compliance for rooftop solar PV inverters that will allow centralised control by AEMO and network operators. There are smarter and more equitable solutions.

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There is an easy federal government fix that would allow companies to play a bigger role in renewables growth. But time is running out to take it up.

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CleanCo takes stake in up to 372MW wind farm in central Queensland as the state government introduces legislation to enshrine its renewable targets into law.

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Winning bids in first generation tender in NSW were pitched at little more than half their levellised cost of energy, while the battery project promised a lot more storage.

The post Secrets of success revealed in NSW wind, solar and eight hour battery bids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Snowy 2.0 reset report has been comprehensively redacted, offering little insight into the project's doubling of costs.

The post Truth behind Snowy 2.0 cost blowout buried with Florence, Senate Estimates hears appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government opens consultation on Australia’s fifth offshore wind energy development zone, off the north coast of Tasmania in the Bass Strait.

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Some solar projects haven't been able to get the kind of insurance coverage they've wanted, particularly in regions seen to be more affected by hail storms. 

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Chinese wind manufacturer shows little interest in slowing down the race for ever bigger offshore turbines, unveiling plans for a 22MW model.

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If AEMO is right, gentailers won't be supplying energy to households much at all by the mid-2040s. They need to find new business models.

The post Gentailers will be more like insurance providers in future as household sales dry up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coal power outages, extreme weather, and abundant solar are combining to make Australia’s electricity market the most volatile in the world, new research finds.

The post Australia’s electricity market “most volatile” in world, as clunky coal clashes with solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewables accounted for more than 50 per cent of generation over a 24 hour period on Australia's main grid for the first time this past weekend.

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The deal comes as Rio Tinto deals with the fallout from damage caused to another heritage site.

The post Rio Tinto signs First Nations power deal for solar, wind and battery projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Net zero, nature protection and “rollout rage” feel like a toxic mix. Yet we have to find a quick way to deliver renewables projects we urgently need.

The post “Rollout rage:” The environment-vs-climate battle dividing regional Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

State energy minister Tom Koutsantonis discusses green hydrogen plan, filling the "gap" on renewables, transmission, storage and prices.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: South Australia’s big move into green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia reaches another landmark in the transition to renewables, setting a new record for "potential" wind and solar - a stunning 264 pct of state electricity demand.

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The growth in renewables over the past year has had a major impact on Australia’s main electricity grid, with wholesale prices tumbling from their 2022 peaks, and grid demand and coal output sent to record lows, according to the latest update from the Australian Energy Market Operator. The latest Quarterly Energy Dynamics report published by […]

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South Australia announces winners of landmark green hydrogen tender that will play key role in state's advance to 100 pct renewables and plans to "ship sun beyond our shores."

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Market operator says Australia's main grid breaks renewable energy production record for the second time this week - both on working days.

The post Australia’s main grid hits new renewable energy record – on another weekday appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Woolsthorpe wind farm gets approval for reduced total number of turbines – but at a much bigger size.

The post Wind farm gets green light for planning change, bigger turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Methane expert Peter Rayner on Australia’s potent climate problem, and a solution. Plus: Origin’s black hole, Genex deals and big battery bids.

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