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Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest slams net zero targets, the use of carbon credits, and "filthy" fossil fuels.

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Origin says renewables aren't being built fast enough and coal plant closures might need to be delayed, and get compensation for the costs of staying open.

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We need a radical shift in how we design, manufacture and use materials. And that includes solar panels.

The post Circular engineering: Renewable energy transition is only half the climate story appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Photon Energy will embark on its first big solar and battery build after buying up the 9.8MW/10MWh Boggabri project in New South Wales.

The post Photon chooses NSW for its first ever solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

PV giant Longi becomes the first ever Chinese solar company to set a world record for silicon solar cell efficiency.

The post Longi sets new silicon solar cell efficiency world record of 26.8 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ACT reaps benefit of locking in prices for its net 100 per cent renewable supply, receiving bonus payment of $32 million in last quarter as prices surge in rest of country.

The post Wind farms deliver another big bonus to consumers under ACT’s 100 pct renewables deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar overtakes both hydro and gas, but despite record levels of renewables the market price is still being set by fossil fuels.

The post Wind and solar delivered one third of grid demand in last month, but fossil fuels set the price appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Updated: Former ALP maverick and fossil fuel supporter Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to the board of a company invested in coal mining.

The post Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie alleges "fraud" and "scam" over quality reports that suggested Australian coal was cleaner than it was.

The post Wilkie calls out Australia “clean coal scam” that puts country’s reputation at stake appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The central Queensland wind farm sent back to the drawing board for posing a “clearly unacceptable” threat to koalas has been approved for construction.

The post Wind farm rejected over threat to koalas gets green light for new design appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cranes at two major infrastructure projects will start running on so-called renewable diesel, as a key contractor shifts its fleet away from fossil fuels.

The post Cranes on key Sydney construction projects switch to renewable diesel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The biggest breakthrough came on support for climate victims, but there was little to stop polluters causing more damage.

The post Explainer: What was decided at Cop27 climate talks in Egypt? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

COP27 made important advances on loss and damage, but the refusal to call out fossil fuels and backtracking on 1.5° target has left a bitter taste.

The post The good, the bad, and a leave pass for fossil fuels at compromised Egypt COP27 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar still contributed around two thirds of electricity supply in South Australia in the week it was "isolated" from the main grid.

The post Wind and solar supply two thirds of South Australia grid in week it was cut off from NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Why Australia might still be facing a carbon border tax in EU. Matthias Buck from Agora Energiewende explains.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: “Fit for 55″: EU climate package could tax Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two Korea power plant operators sign MoUs to develop several large green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in Australia.

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BHP to take a lead role in landmark clean energy projects through its now approved bid for fellow miner Oz Minerals, and securing bigger role in battery metals.

The post BHP clinches $9.6 billion bid to buy OZ Minerals to gain more control over EV battery metals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Corporate net zero targets are spreading like wildfire, but many ring hollow and are no more than vague statements of intent. Here's how to unpick them.

The post How to unpick a company’s net zero target in 7 steps appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Osmi Australia confirms that state approvals for its 200MW Delburn wind farm are being challenged in court, with a hearing date set for February 2023.

The post Latrobe Valley pine plantation wind farm confirms Supreme Court challenge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Virya Energy proposes 220 of wind turbines, up to 300MW of solar PV and a 500MW/500MWh battery north-west of Jerilderie.

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