RenewEconomy

Chris Bowen says he is not happy with situation at Snowy 2.0, but the project won't be cancelled because it is too important for the grid.

The post “Not happy:” Bowen says Snowy 2.0 is problematic but won’t be canned appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Output of wind and solar smashes previous records in main grid, as renewable output hits new peaks in South Australia and Victoria, and gas posts a record low.

The post Large scale wind and solar smash output records on main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Report warns that aggressive US policy threatens to drastically undermine Australia's place in the global green hydrogen market.

The post Australia risks losing out in global green hydrogen race, as US speeds ahead appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy ministers dump another controversial ESB proposal in big win for wind, solar and storage projects over grid congestion issues.

The post Big win for wind, solar and storage as ministers reject ESB on grid congestion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrews government to pay additional yearly rate to landholders who host new transmission lines, in bid to smooth the race to renewables.

The post Victoria sweetens deal on transmission build-out with promise of cash for landholders appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A Supreme Court challenge to a 200MW wind farm has kicked off, with the project's developer taking the unusual step of sharing a link to live-stream proceedings.

The post State-approved Latrobe Valley wind farm heads to court, and everyone’s invited appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen asked if offshore wind turbines are a threat to national security because an enemy could blow them up. In Europe, it's a valid question.

The post National security: Would an enemy really try to blow up an offshore wind farm in Australia? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Genex posts its first ever profit thanks to its two operating solar farms, as it works to bring first big storage project online.

The post Solar farms drive first profit for Genex as focus turns to battery and hydro storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Steel majors will need to explain how they will meet their net zero emissions targets while continuing to build blast furnaces in high-growth economies like India.

The post Steel giants are stoking double standards on decarbonisation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO proposes new preferred route for VNI West transmission upgrade that costs less, fixes more grid problems, and might even have social licence.

The post VNI West: New transmission route found to get around cost and community concerns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The gas industry is sprouting utter nonsense about big batteries - a technology it knows will kill its dirty cartel in no time at all.

The post Gas industry still talking garbage about big batteries, knowing they will kill its dirty cartel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW gives final approval for Waratah Super Battery, before launching into campaign mode as the election battle heats up.

The post Waratah Super Battery: Australia’s biggest committed battery gets final approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Newcastle Airport is looking to land its 100% renewable energy target seven years ahead of schedule, with a solar carport and new energy purchase agreement.

The post Newcastle Airport signs up to go 100% renewable, seven years early appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Offshore wind - now classified as "variable baseload" - poised for another major growth spurt with consultation open on Australia's second zone.

The post “Variable baseload:” Second offshore wind zone in works as talks begin on Hunter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO says there’s an “urgent need for investment" to meet grid reliability requirements. But is this reason to panic?

The post Australia’s energy market operator is worried about grid reliability. Should it be? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Malaysia oil giant targets solar, battery storage and green hydrogen in Australia finalising the purchase of a giga-scale solar portfolio.

The post Asian oil giant targets solar, batteries and hydrogen after buying Australian portfolio appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW Ports is planning a futuristic port that can support offshore wind and hydrogen.

The post NSW Ports prepares to turns Port Kembla into an offshore wind energy hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Korean industrial giant throws its weight behind Infinite Green Energy plans to develop and build Australia’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen project.

The post Korean giant backs plans for Australia’s first commercial solar hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia already produces five times as much methane as our population should warrant – but what if some of the biggest emitters are fudging their numbers?

The post Australia’s methane pollution problem is outsized – and probably underestimated appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar export tariffs are set to hit parts of the grid next year. We look at the sometimes baffling network proposals to see what's on the table.

The post “Sun tax” gets closer, but not much clearer, as networks outline solar export tariff plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.