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The company that raked in $US40 billion of profits last year says yes, we can transition to a new zero carbon world, but it will be costly, awful and impossible without CCS.

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Data from California shows flexible timing of vehicle charging can save the day – even during heat waves when electricity consumption surges.

The post Yes, the grid can handle electric vehicle charging – even when demand spikes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Having had seven years to prepare for the April exit of the Liddell coal plant in NSW, how ready is the market?

The post Never mind Eraring, the Liddell coal closure in April is the one to watch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rewiring Australia says budgeting $12.5bn to help fast-track the electrification of homes and businesses will deliver fast and deep benefits.

The post It’s no nuclear submarine, but experts say $12.5bn in budget funds will help electrify Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Report says methane emissions from fossil fuel facilities will make up about 70% of total emissions budget covered under Safeguard Mechanism, raising new questions over its integrity.

The post “Criminally irresponsible:” Report finds methane bomb buried in Safeguard design appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BHP partners with Hatch to co-design an electric smelting furnace pilot plant, technology that could slash steelmaking emissions by more than 80%.

The post BHP to pilot green smelting furnace using electricity, hydrogen and Pilbara iron ore appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Powerlink CEO explains how the Australian state with the biggest dependence on coal is getting ready to have no coal power at all in little more than a decade.

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The coal plant Origin has seen fit to close seven years early has become a hot topic in the NSW election campaign, casting a pall over the state's renewables leadership.

The post NSW Coalition and Labor say closure of Australia’s largest coal generator may be delayed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Powerlink’s Paul Simshauser on how the Sunshine state will transform into a renewables powerhouse for the grid. Plus: Safeguards and the IPCC.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Moving wind and solar through time and space appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scientists show "conclusively" that wind turbine infrasound doesn't make you dizzy, nauseous, disrupt sleep or cause any "wind turbine syndrome" symptoms.

The post Wind farm noise not harmful to health: New study finds no evidence of wind turbine syndrome appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Defying a global energy crisis and supply chain issues, new data shows global renewable generation capacity soared in 2022 to record highs.

The post Solar and wind power through energy crisis to chart record renewables growth appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Netherlands government selects a site for what it hopes will be the world’s largest offshore wind-to-hydrogen production project.

The post Netherlands plans world’s largest offshore wind-to-hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As important as the Safeguard Mechanism is, the reality is Labor's bill doesn’t yet properly deliver on its climate commitments. Here's how to fix that.

The post Four steps to resolve the Labor‐Greens safeguard standoff and close loopholes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The full costs – and risks – of hydrogen blending should be understood, and a strong case for its benefits proven, before consumers are asked to fund it.

The post Why blending hydrogen into the gas supply is still just a pipe dream appeared first on RenewEconomy.

St Baker family seeks to replicate success of first energy innovation fund with a new $200m vehicle focused on the energy transition and electric mobility.

The post St Baker seeks $200 million in new fund focused on EVs, flying cars and energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alan Schwartz is investing millions into a group he hopes will bring together business and NGOs.

The post Rich lister to fund lobby group to strengthen climate laws and accelerate transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report finds threat of cyber attacks on Australia's energy industry and infrastructure is rising, particularly as digitisation and 3rd party controls come into play.

The post Data breach: Energy industry is now one of major targets for cyber attack appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spark Renewables joins forces with Simply Blue Group and Subsea7 to develop floating offshore wind projects in one of Australia's hottest new zones.

The post Spark joins Australian offshore wind rush as part of new consortium appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The full battery opportunity won't be unlocked, however, unless Australia puts in the policy and industry legwork first.

The post Battery industry could be worth $27 billion to Australian economy by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Saudi developer secures agreements to build three solar plus storage projects in one of the world’s largest power purchase deals.

The post “World’s biggest” solar and battery storage offtake deal to deliver giga-scale projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.