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Germany sets new offshore wind capacity target of 70GW by 2045 – a substantial increase from previous targets.

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In another week of fast moving events, we look at Neoen’s new “baseload” wind and battery deal, the relaunch of solar tiles, and an interview with the man behind electric Tuk Tuks for last mile deliveries in Australia.

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The Callide coal-fired power station in Queensland has been forced offline following a series of malfunctions at the 57-year-old facility.

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A new wind energy generation record for the UK, as offshore and onshore wind farms contribute more than 20GW to the grid at one point this week.

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Stunning new peaks for instantaneous share in the country's two biggest grids, and an insight into what a near 100% wind and solar share looks like over a whole week.

The post The stunning wind and solar leaps in Australia’s most advanced renewable grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

WA switches on Project Symphony, a VPP harnessing customer resources from rooftop solar and battery storage to hot water systems and electric vehicles.

The post WA “orchestrates” hundreds of home solar and storage assets, as coal shortage continues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Saudi Arabia will roll out a line of electric vehicles in 2025  in partnership with BMW and Taiwan’s Foxconn to “ignite a new domestic industry and ecosystem."

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Australia will need to walk the talk at COP27. That means moving rapidly away from coal and gas, and helping developing nations manage climate impacts.

The post This is what Australia needs to bring to Egypt for COP27 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW declares the third of its planned five renewable energy zones as it accelerates plans to deal with shift from coal over coming decade.

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Neoen says battery storage revenue triples thanks to start of Australia's biggest battery, and flags higher prices for wind and solar contracts after market turmoil.

The post Neoen storage revenues treble to $100 million, driven by Australia’s biggest battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL digs into the "blackout" scare campaign to defend the pace of coal closures ahead of a crucial shareholder meeting next week.

The post AGL resorts to “lights will go out” threat as pressure on board builds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sunverge and Engie to provide virtual power plant based around EV fleet at Flinders University and vehicle-to-grid technology.

The post Flinders Uni to get virtual power plant based around EV fleet and V2G technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Implementing a gas reservation policy would reduce electricity prices for all businesses and households on Australia’s east coast. Here's how.

The post A gas reservation policy will cut electricity prices, and still make money for gas companies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue Future Industries forges major new green hydrogen partnership, with ambitious cost reduction goals and plans for Australia and Latin America.

The post FFI targets cost competitive green hydrogen by 2030 in new deal with Europe energy giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen signs landmark, and first of its kind, baseload contract with BHP to supply Olympic Dam mine with 24/7 power from wind and battery storage.

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Most Australians support a phase-out of coal-fired power stations, a windfall tax on fossil fuels, and policies that favour EVs, bikes and public transport.

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Australia has spent more on fossil fuel subsidies and done less on climate disclosure. Will the new government change this?

The post Australia’s carbon report card smeared in red ink as climate action goes backwards appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Japan's biggest energy company becomes latest global heavyweight to claim a stake in Australia’s untapped offshore wind energy market, as government rules take shape.

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With big polluters in Australia severely underreporting their emissions, the country is in need of this kind of independent data.

The post Nowhere for polluters to hide: Satellites track power station emissions in real-time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar farm contractor says it has settled its dispute with inverter supplier, which will enable arbitration with project owners to proceed.

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