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Two new studies identify major potholes for storage along the road towards a 100 per cent renewable energy grid.

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Renewables accounted for a record 51.8 pct share of electricity consumption in Germany in 2023, as wind output overtook coal for first time.

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States have a vital role to play in meeting Australia's renewables target because the federal scheme will not be enough. Even world renewables leader South Australia.

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Developers are locking customers into inflated energy prices they can’t escape from for years.

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When even Taylor Swift gets scoffed for buying offsets, you know that carbon markets are broken. Here are some solutions.

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Administrators are on the hunt for buyers or investors in Australian-owned and operated battery and smart inverter outfit Redback.

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Heatwave across southern states pushes output of wind and solar to record high on main grid, with rooftop PV leading the way.

The post Heatwave pushes wind and solar to record highs, as renewables share reaches 70 pct of NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Are wind turbines conscious? Has battery storage been discovered yet? Why doesn't solar work at night? Peter Dutton is asking searching questions.

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Australia’s mandatory climate disclosure laws might nudge corporate Australia towards a greener future, but they won't drive rapid decarbonisation.

The post Climate disclosure laws are useful, but they won’t drive down emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Investors call for urgent reform of the way grid congestion is managed, saying business as usual could drive away vital investment in new solar and wind projects.

The post “We need to get this right:” Pressure mounts on AEMO to reform grid congestion penalties appeared first on RenewEconomy.

China solar giant backs study into how modern solar systems compare older systems – and which crops might thrive beneath tracking panels.

The post Which crops grow best under tracking solar panels? An Australian study is about to find out appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Would the NSW grid have fallen short if last week's record demand occurred after Eraring closure. New analysis says no, if current wind, solar and battery projects delivered on time.

The post How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW heatwave, even without Eraring appeared first on RenewEconomy.

US study says highest risk for battery fires comes from manufacturing defects, but the most risk is at the installation stage.

The post US study says defects create fire risk in one quarter of big batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The power hungry synchrotron operated by ANSTO is hosting a massive rooftop solar system to cut energy costs.

The post Australia nuclear facility installs massive rooftop solar system to save $2 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW energy minister rejects allegations of bullying, says mental health support to be increased for residents and landholders affected by transmission projects.

The post Sharpe denies”bullying” as renewable zone transmission push comes under fire appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New analysis shows 10 EU countries representing more than 60% of the bloc’s electricity generation capacity have committed to exit fossil fuel generation by 2035 or sooner.

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Australia's only solar manufacturer says it's time for government to embrace risk and back in local PV manufacturing, instead of "milling around the starting line."

The post “We’re at square one:” Plea for investment in solar manufacturing after years of “zero support” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chris Bowen was so impressed by an Australian battery storage company that he bought one of its solar battery systems.

The post Chris Bowen visited Australian storage stand, and bought a solar battery called Troppo appeared first on RenewEconomy.

2023 was the year of the big battery in the NEM. Here's what the latest market data reveals about Australia's battery storage boom.

The post Year of the Big Battery: Economics and performance of the NEM’s storage fleet appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bowen says nuclear is "utterly uneconomic" and just the latest iteration of the Coalition culture war on energy and climate.

The post Nuclear slow and expensive, renewables fast and cheap: Bowen slaps down Coalition “fantasy” appeared first on RenewEconomy.