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Fortescue offers glimpse of Australia's first hydrogen electrolyser factory, which is undergoing a fit out to get ready for first production.

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Australia's plan to get its economy to net zero by 2050 is a laudable goal. But it has been hijacked by people huffing hydrogen hopium.

The post The net zero fallacy: How Australia’s renewables projections got so absurd appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The steel sector's green transition has shifted the industry's focus to the emerging high-grade market by further exploring magnetite iron ore.

The post Why magnetite will be crucial to Australia’s green steel transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

William Todts, the head of Transport and Environment, on the accelerating EV transition in Europe. Plus: Australia to have a new biggest battery.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: EVs and big batteries on the march appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition is digging deeper into its nuclear fantasy and takes another swipe at battery storage and transmission links.

The post Coalition goes nuclear again as Dutton compares big batteries to pink batts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Canberrans suffering from chronic ill-health are the focus of a new pilot offering up to $10,000 to quit gas, shift to efficient electric appliances.

The post New home electrification pilot targets “those who need it most” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

To supply everyone with enough electricity to live a good life, we’ll need about 200 billion megawatt-hours per year. Assuming solar does the heavy lifting, is it possible?

The post Four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar – our best hope against climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The agenda includes expert presentations and panel discussions on topics including solar, wind, energy storage, hydrogen, VPPs, EVs, and microgrids. 

The post Energy Next announces agenda for July event appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Work stops on Andrew Forrest's first major wind project after a decision to change project managers and contractors.

The post Work stops on Forrest’s Clarke Creek wind farm as project managers changed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We're back! Gabrielle Kuiper on why rooftop solar should not be ignored by grid planners. Plus: Latest news including dire warning for PV installers on inverters.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Getting to grips with solar duck curve appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It has been a cathartic week for the clean energy sector. Finally, it feels like someone is listening. But the $4bn pledged in the budget pales against Australia's rivals.

The post Budget shows penny has dropped on renewables – but $4bn is just a down payment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Founder of Australian solar and storage developer could walk away with another $60 million after sale of business to Swedish renewables giant.

The post Swedish renewables giant plans rapid Australia expansion after buying out solar developer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We need to upgrade our electricity transmission grid so more price crushing, zero emissions renewable energy projects can be built and connected.

The post Why western Victoria needs – and wants – new transmission lines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Researchers in Germany are investigating the possibility of building wind farms on closed open cast coal mines much sooner than was previously possible.

The post Coal pit to wind farm: Energy giant to fast-track energy makeover for old mine sites appeared first on RenewEconomy.

WA to fund country's biggest battery - a 2,000MWh facility at the coal town of Collie - as part of a multi-billion budget package supporting renewables and storage.

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Construction is complete at the biggest battery complex to be built so far in NSW, with testing and commissioning to begin soon.

The post Construction complete at biggest battery in Australia’s biggest coal grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Aerospace engineer and fuel cell expert, CSIRO's new head of energy has also served a stint as director of the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute.

The post CSIRO names new head of energy with a fuel cell and solar thermal twist appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The changing of the guard comes as Genex prepares to power up its first big battery, the 50MW/100MWh Bouldercombe project in Queensland.

The post Genex Power names new CEO to lead big battery and pumped hydro charge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The 2023 Budget is the first response to the $US1.2 trillion Inflation Reduction Act. Andrew Forrest says it's a start, but experts say it's not nearly enough.

The post “It’s a start:” Forrest welcomes Australia’s $2 billion hydrogen response to US plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Stanford University’s Tony Seba on the accelerating shift to electric, and how EVs will change the face of the car industry forever.

The post The Driven Podcast: Tony Seba on the rapid switch to EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.