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State and federal energy ministers agree to develop a national roadmap for customer‑owned energy resources – from rooftop solar to electric vehicles. Is this a win?

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New study finds air pollutants from coal power plants were associated with nearly half a million premature deaths of elderly Americans from 1999 to 2020.

The post Pollution from coal power contributes to far more deaths than scientists realised, study shows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria's planning department gives the green light to two new big batteries: One four-hour project and a smaller project proposed for coal country.

The post Two new big batteries approved, including four-hour BESS and another near Hazelwood appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 97-year-old minister is among more than 80 people arrested after a blockade of a major Australian coal port continued beyond an agreed deadline.

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NSW to change storage definitions as it juggles its storage needs to support the wind and solar that will replace its coal fired generators.

The post NSW looks for more flexibility on storage, but has it pulled plug on pumped hydro? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spring heatwave sends demand soaring in WA, smashing seven year old record in the world's biggest standalone grid that is accelerating its switch away from fossil fuels.

The post Spring heatwave smashes seven-year old demand record in W.A.’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Brad Hopkins, from AEMO Services, discusses the successful battery storage tender in NSW that could serve as a blueprint for Chris Bowen's massive 32 GW capacity scheme.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Bowen’s capacity scheme, and NSW’s “free” batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chris Bowen's capacity plan is good news for the transition from coal to renewables, but it may need to overcome the comically incapable Planning department in NSW.

The post Bowen may still fall short of his 82 pct renewables target, but it’s bad news for coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bowen's grand capacity scheme may loosen the big utilities' stranglehold over the energy market, but will there be enough wind projects to meet the target?

The post Bowen capacity plan means a power shift from big utilities, but will there be enough wind? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The biggest wind project in South Australia is now fully registered, although not yet generating as some wind turbines seek a new road route to the site.

The post South Australia’s biggest wind farm now fully registered, although not yet complete appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Osmi Australia says the 200MW project, proposed for a pine plantation next to an ex-coal plant, can now continue through the Planning Permit process.

The post Latrobe Valley wind farm targets 2024 construction after amendments approved appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia needs to create markets for local energy trading that properly value energy generated and stored from rooftop solar, batteries and EVs.

The post How can network incentives be aligned for an age of consumer energy resources? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NBN Co signs its third renewable Power Purchase Agreement – a 10-year deal that will help to underwrite the construction of a new 120MW solar farm.

The post NBN inks 10-year contract with new solar farm in race to 100 pct renewables by 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nine countries bordering the North Sea announce plans to synchronise offshore wind tenders, with auctions for around 15GW each year, up to almost 100GW by 2030.

The post North Sea countries co-ordinate plans to seek 100 GW of offshore wind by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The businessman has dropped his second appeal against a $6.5 billion coal mine being blocked over "unacceptable climate change impacts."

The post Clive Palmer fails in second attempt to overturn $6.5 billion coal mine refusal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

If the government gets this right, Australia’s 82% target will be smashed ahead of time and budget. Like all the targets that have gone before.

The post Labor has stared down the naysayers. Getting the detail right is critical next step appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Heidi Douglas talks through Solar Citizens’ list of policy asks for the upcoming energy ministers’ meeting. Could we get discounted batteries for Christmas?

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The fight for fairer rooftop PV – and cheaper home batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy industry reacts warmly to Bowen's huge underwriting plans, although there are still questions about transmission, social licence and households. And some still want gas.

The post Old and new energy react warmly to Bowen’s underwriting plan – but some still want gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Arena announces $864,000 in funding for AGL to develop and trial a forecasting tool to help industry to supply dynamic load flexing in the network.

The post AGL to trial tool to manage flexible energy loads at airport, supermarkets and warehouse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Flotation Energy’s 1.5GW Seadragon offshore wind project, proposed for Gippsland waters, awarded major project status by the federal government.

The post Australia’s “second most advanced” offshore wind farm gets major boost appeared first on RenewEconomy.