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State owned utility Synergy undone by costly contracts for fossil fuels as it prepares to exit coal generation and build more renewables and storage.

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CleanCo hasn't yet been able to find the right technology fit for the Swanbank clean energy hub, so is asking industry to provide some ideas.

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Unique compressed air long duration storage facility to be hosted in Broken Hill's iconic silver mine, to provide back up power to the town and replace ageing diesel generators.

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Efficient lighting is one of the easiest, ready-to-implement technologies that can help transition to a low carbon economy.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Australia could save $8 billion every year by changing more light globes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Enel Green Power says it has begun construction of the 93 MW Girgarre Solar Farm located west of Shepparton in the north of Victoria.

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Leading Australian battery materials and technology company Novonix has received up to $3.5 million from the Canadian government to fund research and development.

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Stranded solar farms on the main grid in Northern Territory face new hurdle after limit placed on transmission line linking them to Darwin.

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Opposing clean energy is a privilege: Nimbyism among wealthy, white communities is extending the consequences of fossil fuels for others.

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WA's first big battery comes to the rescue as rooftop solar provides record 76 pct of state generation and sends grid demand below crucial threshold.

The post Big Battery to the rescue as rooftop PV pushes biggest isolated grid to record demand lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New funds from Singapore wealth fund and the biggest green hydrogen investor will be used to fund work on Intercontinental Energy's three main projects, including two in Australia.

The post Backer of Australia’s biggest green hydrogen projects get major funding boost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fire breaks out in Tesla Megapack module at new Bouldercombe battery in Queensland, prompting an immediate war of words between Chris Bowen and Matt Canavan.

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German renewable energy giant RWE has begun testing an innovative wind power technology which uses massive kites to generate power.

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New IEA report warns there is no slow route to net zero emissions. Rather, the world needs to add 11,000GW of new renewables by 2030 and electrify everything.

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Proposal to build Australia's first commercial scale LFP battery cathode facility at Middle Arm takes step forward, but concerns raised over Fortescue hydrogen plan after office closed.

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The slow rollout of new wind, solar and storage has continued into the new financial year. But households are going all out for rooftop solar and heat pumps.

The post No new solar: Latest data shows new renewable projects at near standstill on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Project demonstrating how intelligent management of consumer resources can deliver cheaper and more reliable energy for all has won an industry award.

The post Project that calmed network fears about rooftop solar wins innovation award appeared first on RenewEconomy.

To get things back on track, the emphasis needs to shift towards efficient project delivery rather than a sole focus on technological advancements.

The post Offshore wind: Perfect storm risks derailing UK’s main hope for a low-carbon future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Whyalla, the South Australian steel town once said to be destined for wipe-out, stands at the forefront of a global renewable energy race.

The post Wind, solar and green hydrogen to save Whyalla from Coalition’s promised wipe-out appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Generation licence sought for the first battery in a planned major renewable and storage hub in South Australia.

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Redflow now has three projects in the US, but its partnership with Faraday Microgrids is delivering the biggest ones.

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