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Drone-based technique can analyse every single panel on a solar farm, rooting out faulty or damaged modules which look fine on the surface.

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Advances in quantum mechanics could lead to breakthroughs in solar, battery and grid management technology.

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Regulator kicks the gas can down the road as it decides to not make any changes to the price mechanisms for gas networks facing oblivion in the switch to electric.

The post “The future doesn’t involve you,” and other things the AER won’t tell dying gas networks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A Tiwi traditional owner has won an injunction to prevent Santos from commencing construction work for a pipeline for its controversial Barossa offshore gas project.

The post Traditional owner wins injunction against Santos’ giant Barossa gas project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Katherine McConnell explains how one company has financed and installed over 100,000 household solar installations, and now provides a one-stop-shop for electrification.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Bright energy future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

LONGI and Solar Training Centre ink a landmark MOU, marking a significant leap forward in bolstering the Australian solar installer market.

The post LONGi and Solar Training Centre collaborate to uplift the Australian Solar Industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New scientific study finds that if humanity wants a 50-50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, we can only emit another 250 gigatonnes of CO2.

The post Carbon budget for 1.5°C will run out in six years at current emissions levels: new research appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ASX-listed battery materials upstart finalises a $US100 million US government grant, just weeks after securing funds from the Canadian government.

The post Australian battery materials company wins $100m US government grant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Critical minerals, battery manufacturing, renewable hydrogen, and green metals have been flagged as net zero industry priorities by the federal treasurer.

The post Net zero policy to draw on national strengths, not copy US IRA, says Chalmers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Another big battery begins construction in W.A. as the world's biggest standalone grid deals with the combined challenges of low midday demand and evening peaks.

The post Another battery project underway to manage low loads and rooftop PV in W.A.’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Transitioning residential gas appliances to electric at end-of-life from 2025 is crucial for Victoria to meet emissions reduction targets and protect consumers.

The post Ending the sale of gas appliances would address Victoria’s fossil dilemma and unlock savings appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Brookfield bows to super fund pressure to jack up offer for Origin Energy by $1.2 billion, and reinforces promise to fast-track Australia's transition to renewables.

The post Brookfield jacks up bid for Origin by $1.2 billion with promise to fast-track renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ørsted has become the first offshore wind company to begin trialling giant autonomous drones to transport cargo to giant wind turbines.

The post Giant autonomous drones now lifting cargo to offshore wind turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Roy Hill Mines, owned by climate skeptic and renewables doubter Gina Rinehart, unveils a bright pink electric locomotive powered by a 7MWh battery.

The post Gina Rinehart unveils a bright pink electric locomotive, to beat Forrest at his own game appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Making more things here:" SunDrive gets federal funding boost towards commercial production of its lower-cost, high efficiency solar cells, on Australian soil.

The post “New era:” SunDrive wins funds to scale up Australia made solar cell production appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The bulk payment covers everything the huge transmission project will need to get to full construction, from workers camps to equipment like transformers.

The post Queensland to spend $1.3bn to get CopperString shovel-ready in 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New deal promises solar supply to vanadium electrolyte facility starting 2026. The same company has a tentative solar supply deal with the massive Sun Cable project.

The post Solar supply firms up for controversial Middle Arm precinct – but not from Sun Cable appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Being able to prove green claims is becoming increasingly important as regulators and customers begin to demand evidence.

The post Quinbrook hopes new software will prevent energy greenwashing claims appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Construction will begin within weeks on a 300 MWh big battery to be built in Queensland, alongside the country's biggest coal unit.

The post “Unsung hero:” New big battery next to Australia’s biggest coal unit gets go ahead appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The first auction for renewable and storage projects to bid for a place on the grid in the first renewable energy zone in NSW has been delayed, frustrating developers.

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