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Ten days after Broken Hill was isolated when storms below down transmission lines - and a day after Renew Economy asked what's going on - the local big battery will finally start doing what it is supposed to do.

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A fully recyclable cardboard trade show stand, a gutsy electric vehicle charger and plenty of products and ideas to decarbonise industry were seen by record crowds at All Energy 2024.

The post Huge crowds and new technology at All Energy point to scale of green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Broken Hill has a big wind farm, a solar farm and a big battery, all of which are all looking pretty useless now. The battery, in particular, is not doing what it says on the box, and highlights industry frustration with the grid management process.

The post Broken Hill has a wind farm, a solar farm and a big battery. So, why are the lights out? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Simon Emms from transmission company Electranet explains how the state has moved so quickly towards 100 per cent net renewables, and why so much industry wants to plug in. Plus: All Energy buzzes while gas lobby bleats.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: From zero to renewable hero in 20 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Reality is slowly dawning that some of the hoped-for applications of green hydrogen might never come to fruition. But there is still a bit of nonsense around – much of it coming from the gas industry.

The post “Like washing your floor with Italian mineral water:” Why hydrogen won’t do the things the gas industry says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chinese solar giant says its joint venture plans with SunDrive to manufacture PV modules in Australia are progressing well, with the application for SunShot funding ready for submission.

The post “We can make it happen:” Trina says timing right to make solar in Australia with SunDrive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australian government signs MoU paving the way for what is intended as “significant collaboration” in renewables and hydrogen.

The post South Australia partners with Hyundai on renewables and hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian newcomer Tesseract ESS adds Chinese energy storage giant Hyperstrong to its team offering commercial and industrial solar and battery PPAs.

The post Hyperstrong joins new venture offering solar batteries to business for zero up front cost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Why is it that no government will take on the Australian gas industry, irrespective of their contribution to global emissions and worsening climate change?

The post Exporting gas can more than double the emissions compared to using it in Australia. So why are we doing it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Engie marks a "gratifying, full-circle moment" as it starts construction of its first large-scale renewables project in Victoria since it exited coal in the state.

The post “Full-circle moment:” Engie starts work on first Victorian solar farm since Hazelwood closure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar developers are being met with "outrage" in regional communities, as political uncertainty and the nuclear debate take a toll on social licence.

The post “We’re dealing with outrage:” Calls for industry to shape up as policy uncertainty dogs shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia has gone from near zero renewables in 2007 to a planned 100 per cent renewables share just 20 years later. The head of the state's transmission company explains how.

The post From zero to 100 pct renewables in just 20 years: South Australia’s remarkable energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Financial support is hoped to help ease the burden of repeated brownouts that are continuing in outback NSW towns isolated from the national power grid.

The post Transgrid under fire as NSW unveils support package for outback town crippled by power cuts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla says a million EVs will have limited impact on the grid and will help soak up excess solar. Right now, the company is often paid to charge its EVs because of negative prices.

The post Tesla says one million EVs would barely make dent on Australian grid, and mostly soak up excess solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It has been politically incorrect to tell the truth out loud in Australia. It’s time for carbon pricing and the arguments against it are weak.

The post Let’s tax carbon: Why the time is right for a second shot at carbon pricing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An end of life wind turbine nacelle has been repurposed as a tiny house, offering an interesting solution for the 10,000 nacelles yet to be decommissioned.

The post Wind turbine nacelle gets second life as tiny house appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How do buyers and sellers of renewable energy assess whether projects will deliver positive social and environmental outcomes?

The post The best renewable projects should not be just about price, and being responsible should not be a pipe dream appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election.

The post Union slams “false hope” in nuclear push, warns energy jobs at risk appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Part of the deal for the Wattle Creek solar battery project includes a testing pad for new technologies such as semi solid state batteries, and work on agri voltaic.

The post Goulburn solar hybrid to include side hustle as testing site for semi solid state battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cost of the ACT's 100 per cent renewable scheme has gone negative again - the fourth time that consumers have received a pay pack as higher bills affect the rest of the country.

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