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W.A. appoints new energy minister as it seeks to secure enough wind and solar to replace the state's ageing coal generators by the end of the decade.

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The owner of one of Australia's biggest coal export terminals inks PPA to run its operations entirely on renewable electricity, sourced from a nearby solar farm.

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Safety authority's inspection blitz after fire saw five small solar farms closed until grass and vegetation is brought under control.

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New study finds covering the world's rooftops with solar panels could provide two thirds of global power consumption and almost completely replace fossil fuel power.

The post Rooftop solar PV could supply two-thirds of world’s energy needs, and lower global temperatures appeared first on RenewEconomy.

FRV has bought the Axedale solar BESS from Acen Australia, which is directly next door to its Fosterville solar project.

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Giant eight-hour battery project changes hands, as new owner cites "tremendous" decline in battery costs and key details of its underwriting agreement in NSW.

The post Giant eight hour battery project changes hands, as storage costs plunge 40 per cent appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GridBeyond announces Chris O'Brien as the new Managing Director of Australia.

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If network price regulation was effective, most if not all the proposed retail price increases from 1 July 2025 could be avoided and perhaps even reduced.

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Federal government's green bank inks deal to develop a green strata loan to lower cost of rooftop PV on apartments buildings.

The post New green loan offering to slash cost of solar for apartment owners and renters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Danish giant behind a more than 40 GW renewables pipeline in Australia says its latest fundraising round shows "strong" interest in greenfield clean energy.

The post Danish giant behind huge Australian renewables pipeline rakes in more than $A20 billion in new funds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A competitive tender has been launched to deliver and operate network infrastructure for one of the most in-demand and hotly contested renewable energy zones.

The post Network partners sought to build poles, wires and community trust in hotly contested renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Standalone battery and combine solar battery project waved through EPBC process, but a giant wind project located in a CSG region told why it needs a review.

The post Battery and solar projects waved through federal queue, but giant wind plan will need approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Hydro output levels across the main grid and in Tasmania hit record lows on Sunday, displaced by lower cost wind and solar, with records also falling in Victoria.

The post Hydro output hits lowest level on Australia’s main grid since market records began appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Zealand is turning to wind, solar and battery storage, as well as more geothermal, to eliminate the last of its thermal generators.

The post Graph of the Day: New Zealand heads towards 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition MP says wind and solar can't power Gladstone's huge smelters and refineries. The smelter owner disagrees, and thousands of local jobs will be saved.

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Albanese pledges more funds to make the mining and refining of critical metals – including alumina, aluminium, iron and steel – cleaner and greener.

The post Albanese pledges another $750 in funds for green industry and metals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With most Dickson homes using solar but few affording batteries, Independent candidate Ellie Smith has called for rebates and loans to boost resilience and cut costs.

The post Independent running against Dutton wants bipartisan focus on home batteries after cyclone outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal and state energy ministers call on AER to "further interrogate" inputs to its final decision on benchmark electricity prices, after this week's proposed hike.

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Coalition refuses to commit to backing the 2026 UN climate summit that Australia's current government wants to host with Pacific Island nations.

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Upsized plans to build wind farm to help power a massive zinc mine in the remote north-west of Queensland have been waived through the federal environmental queue.

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