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ACCC says Brookfield's plans to spend $30 billion on renewables and storage outweighs fears it could frustrate rival projects through its ownership of network assets.

The post Huge wind and solar plans win approval for Brookfield’s Origin bid, despite network fears appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Right-wing politicians and anti-solar campaigners claim that a major UK solar project would produce more greenhouse gases than it is able to save.

The post Factcheck: Do large solar projects produce more CO2 than they save? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It seems that Australia’s a-ha moment has now arrived in the clean energy transition - the realisation that having natural ability alone doesn’t make you a winner.

The post Turning green to gold, Australia has to make its own luck in the race to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chef and kitchen consultant Luke Burgess on why induction stoves are so efficient and why he thinks they are unlikely to be superseded any time soon.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Why choosing an induction stove is a gateway decision for getting rid of gas from our homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Shell-backed energy storage pilot on hold after "dangerous heat build-up" had to be brought under control with help of emergency services.

The post “Dangerous heat” incident puts thermal energy storage pilot on hold appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Distributed energy resources are the only renewable sector growing fast enough to help Australia meet its energy goals, and overcome vested interests.

The post Power to the people: Why rooftop solar is key to Australia’s renewables target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia may need a much bigger battery to avoid risk of potential supply shortfalls in the evening peaks of summer from 2026/27.

The post South Australia is going to need a bigger battery to keep the lights on in evening peak appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The BESS comes online as batteries generally begin to have a noticeable influence on the energy market.

The post Biggest battery facility in NSW is now fully operational appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO chief says emergency rooftop solar switch-off mechanisms must be set up across the national electricity market and smart inverter controls fast-tracked.

The post Solar switch-off a must for all states, says AEMO, to control “seven Erarings” of rooftop PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Genex likely to build biggest solar farm on Australia's main grid after landing huge 25-year off take deal for Fortescue's hydrogen projects in Queensland.

The post Genex to build Australia’s biggest solar farm after supply deal with Fortescue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Council says Australia needs to "create its own luck" and replace incremental policies with a co-ordinated master plan to accelerate green energy push.

The post Australia needs new targets and some actual policies to keep pace on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invested. But with 69 brands and 420 different models on the market, and no energy star rating system for heat pumps, buying one can be confusing.

The post So you want to buy a heat pump? Here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cannon-Brookes provides bulk of funds for start-up hoping to help solve the wind and solar connection log jams on Australia's main grid.

The post Cannon-Brookes backs power engineers aiming to solve renewables grid connection log-jam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Battery storage will see changes in chemistries in the push for longer lasting batteries for the grid, and less range obsession for EVs. And even solid state batteries could be a thing by 2030.

The post The massive battery storage projects that will replace coal and gas, and fossil cars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We talk to Caroline Wykamp and Prajit Parameswar from Marinus Link. Plus: Spring renewables surge delivers low prices, new records, and a push for more storage.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: What price Marinus? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Developer of iron flow batteries says Australia is the perfect place for the technology, given its push for renewables and its expertise in minerals processing.

The post Why iron flow batteries could fill the gap between lithium and pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The economy ministry says the goal of completing Germany's coal phase-out “ideally” by 2030 remains unaffected by the decision, as do climate targets.

The post Lignite plants allowed back in Germany to cover for gas, but 2030 coal phase-out remains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW leaps to a new renewables record of 87.5 per cent. Will it be the first coal state in Australia to reach an instance of 100 per cent renewables?

The post NSW leaps to new renewables peak of 87.5 pct: Will it be first coal state to 100 pct? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New renewables company launches in Tasmania with plans for the state's biggest solar farm, and an eye on offshore wind projects.

The post Tasmania renewable start-up plans state’s biggest solar farm and 3.5GW of offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In the shift to renewables, electricians and energy workers are becoming as scarce and indispensable as rare metals used in batteries. We need a fix – and fast.

The post Forget coal, we need more sparkies to keep the lights on – tens of thousands of them appeared first on RenewEconomy.