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The pace of change in some of the world's biggest grids is accelerating, but in Australia the transition is facing problems for governments and agencies.

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Regulator reports higher voluntary surrender of LGCs as proof that companies are really buying renewable electricity. But others say the numbers still don't add up.

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Backed by the likes of Bill Gates and Andrew Forrest, approved iron air battery is one of two set to replace retiring coal power plants.

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There’s more than one factor at work as our warming planet kicks into overdrive.

The post The world just broke a stunning slew of heat records. Why right now? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Siemens woes deepen with another big blade failure. At least two Australian wind farm projects are considering models from the same series.

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Carbon trading scheme for aviation fuel proposed to help Australia meet 70 per cent emissions cuts by 2035.

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Majority of Australia's energy minister reject proposal from the ACT to use the term fossil gas rather than "natural gas" favoured by the fossil fuel industry.

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Wind output records blown away on Friday night as a big weather system swept through southern states.

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BlackRock's Akaysha Energy says it has struck a "first of its kind" revenue swap and risk hedging deal for the big Ulinda Park battery in Queensland.

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Kimberley Reid from Monash Uni talks about the temperature records being smashed this past week. Plus: Project delays and a new hydrogen strategy.

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How to get data about household solar, storage and EVs out of distributors' black boxes and in the hands of the agencies in charge of planning and managing the grid. 

The post What’s really behind that meter? New study to unlock hidden network secrets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In the past few weeks, climate records have shattered across the globe. So what’s going on with the climate, and why are we seeing all these records tumbling at once?

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Chris Bowen says Peter Dutton is worse for climate than his predecessor, the man who brought a lump of coal into parliament.

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NSW planning department defends record on wind and solar planning approvals, but industry points to fact that only one wind farm has been approved in each of last few years.

The post NSW Planning defends record on wind, solar, battery and transmission approvals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It would be insanity to do what the Coalition wants Australia to do - keep coal burning, slow down renewables and EVs, and wait for nuclear.

The post Nuclear: Coalition remains trapped by climate and technology denial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The new focus on green hydrogen is on how to build a domestic industry, with the previous focus on exports relegated to a few paragraphs.

The post Bowen sets 1,000MW electrolyser target as hydrogen strategy gets revamp appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The much awaited rules will allow rooftop PV to become a valuable part of the grid, and not just a side hustle.

The post Flexible export limits: The next phase for rooftop solar kicks off in an Australia-first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Indonesia's plan to become a global electric vehicle and battery manufacturing hub could be a great opportunity for Australia.

The post Why Indonesia wants Australia’s help to supply world with EVs and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Controversial brown coal-to-hydrogen project in Victoria is likely an economic dud, and lousy for the environment, says new study.

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Scientists from Australia and China say say they’ve designed an early prototype aqueous aluminium radical battery that could be safe, efficient and non-toxic.

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