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Modelling shows how good policy and regulation can put the famous solar duck curve to sleep and share the benefits of rooftop solar with everyone.

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Pacific Hydro rebrands in bid to reposition as Australia's leading renewables-only generator – and unveils plans including a new retail arm.

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Australian Energy Market Operator hits back at claims that VNI West will be costly, dangerous and “useless” to the build-out of new renewables.

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AGL charges up its biggest battery to date as it readies to close the last of its remaining units at the Liddell coal plant.

The post AGL charges up Torrens battery for first time as it closes another Liddell unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NT utility calls for consultant to advise on if, and when, the first solar farms - built three years ago - can be allowed to send power to the grid.

The post NT solar farms still sitting idle after three years, now a consultant has been called in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Funding for small and medium solar projects is rare in Australia, which makes it a good fit for the government's green bank.

The post CEFC triples funding for mini solar in Cannon-Brookes-backed Infradebt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Large solar farm in NSW damaged by grass fire burning under solar modules.

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Construction waste is a big chunk of the rubbish Australia generates; recycling it creates an equivalent emissions sink.

The post CEFC spends $75 million on recycling and cutting emissions from rubbish appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Mini wind was once a real contender before cheap solar stole the show; the owner of the latest iteration hopes this proves its viability.

The post NBN turns to micro wind turbines in search for power for remote sites appeared first on RenewEconomy.

FFI produces hydrogen electrolyser prototype as it gears up to begin production at Gladstone factory, and eyes five global hydrogen projects.

The post Fortescue produces its first Australian made hydrogen electrolyser prototype appeared first on RenewEconomy.

German ministries argue over whether planned 22GW of solar should be installed in fields or meadows, or rooftops, sealed areas and "rewetted moors"

The post Germany’s Green-led ministries quarrel over using farm land for solar arrays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

National energy market volatility is increasing as more renewables, but mainly rooftop solar, continues to enter.

The post Know your NEM: Whistling for more as wind and solar eat into gas and coal share appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The current growth rates of solar alone will see the global energy sector decarbonised by mid-century.

The post Solar is a runaway global success, and Australia is showing the way forward appeared first on RenewEconomy.

First of the last three units at Australia's oldest coal generator shut down on Monday morning.

The post AGL shuts down first of last three units at Liddell, Australia’s oldest coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is a chasm between what advocates say new transmission links will do in western Victoria and what it will actually do - turn it into an electrical “parking lot”. 

The post Put up a parking lot: Why these new transmission projects will fail wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Genex solar farms yields fall back to earth as market prices soften, but focus now on storage projects with its first big battery ready to charge.

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A rapid rise in reduced power tariff offerings reserved for load-controllable heat pumps has sent their operating costs up to a third lower than gas heating.

The post How Germany is driving the electrification of home heating – and beating out gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla says big batteries can deliver system strength services around one third cheaper than spinning machines currently favoured by network companies.

The post Batteries battle with spinning machines for key role in 100 pct renewables grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former competition czar Rod Sims emerges as chair of Superpower Institute, promoting Australia’s low cost green energy opportunity, and fighting the info war. Plus: Big battery boom.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Sims to lead Superpower info war appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global thermal coal trade is beyond its peak. So why does Australia expect to gain an increasing share in a declining market?

The post Australia’s thermal coal outlook faces “fragile” global demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.