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Energy Next will focus on latest renewables and energy management technologies and solutions, from solar, energy storage and EV charging to energy monitoring software.

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In the race to a renewable grid, the household and the energy decisions made there often get overlooked. This needs to change – and fast.

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The investment in PEP's latest fund is designed to target hard-to-decarbonise infrastructure companies.

The post CEFC sinks $80m into push for private infrastructure to decarbonise appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Now that we finally have a Net Zero Authority, how can it help Australia make the most of this once-in-a-generation economic transformation?

The post Australia finally has a Net Zero Authority. What should top its agenda? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Deep dive into Australia's biggest renewable and storage auction shows projects developed a broad range of revenue strategies, including short-term and long term PPAs.

The post How to deliver one of fastest green energy transitions in the world appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal Labor announces new national body armed with $400m budget to support emissions-intensive sectors, their workers and communities to transition to clean industry.

The post “About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar reaches 40GW of output for first time in Germany.

The post Chart of the day: Germany produces 40GW of solar for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The 200MWh Kwinana big battery - the first in the world's biggest isolated grid - finally gets its registration after some six months of delay.

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Squadron Energy CEO Jason Willoughby hits back at ex-Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad's claim that Australia's target of 82% renewables by 2030 is "bullshit."

The post Andrew Forrest executive slaps down ex-Snowy chief’s latest renewables bullsh** appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New transmission links for Victoria could be a deadweight: More local solar and storage would be a cheaper and quicker alternative.

The post New links could turn Victoria into energy importer: Solar and storage would be cheaper appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy 2.0 is by no means perfect, but Australia’s renewables transformation will need a huge amount of energy storage – and pumped hydro is an important part of the mix.

The post I’m no apologist for Snowy 2.0 – but let’s not obsess over delays and cost blowouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia has experience with most of the vessels it needs for offshore wind, but local competition for them is high.

The post Offshore wind industry in race to source enough people, ports and boats appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Vaulta's first international investor has joined its effort to make the battery industry more sustainable.

The post Brisbane recyclable battery start-up signs up first international investor appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal Labor must make crucial decisions on role of gas – and powerful fossil fuel lobby – or miss the opportunity to electrify Australia, Greens say.

The post Bandt says Australia is “petrol state” dealing with “last gasp” of gas lobby appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Gigawatt-scale solar projects planned for China’s Gobi Desert and other arid regions could have significant positive climate impacts, scientists find.

The post Giga-scale desert region solar plants may have positive climate impact appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CEC and Acciona call for extension to federal Renewable Energy Target as Australia struggles to compete in the global clean energy race.

The post Extend the RET: Wind industry giants call for reboot of federal renewables incentive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sundrive, a solar innovator backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes, says Australia can become a solar manufacturing powerhouse as it maps out plans for 5GW of PV capacity.

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New energy minister Penny Sharpe praises work of Matt Kean and says she is looking to accelerate the state's renewable and storage roadmap.

The post Sharpe says she wants to accelerate NSW renewable and storage roadmap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia is looking to solve a major landfill problem as a quarter of the country's farms approach the end of their design life.

The post Wind industry begins recycling drive to stop 599 ageing turbines going to landfill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report says fossil fuel subsidies to hit record $57 billion, just a year after so-called "climate election".

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