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Australia will tip $9 million into the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub in an effort to further support its neighbours' response to climate change.

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The inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit is a big deal – and it comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is one of the biggest threats the world faces.

The post Australia is hosting a world-first “nature positive” summit. What is it, and why does it matter? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A machine that can extract nearly 100% of materials from end-of-life solar modules powers up as rock bottom Chinese solar prices collapse the export market for second-hand Australian panels.

The post Solar recycling machine powers up as key export market closes to used Australian panels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Swiss start-up gets all clear to install a 100-metre-long removable solar PV plant between railway tracks in the country’s west.

The post Swiss pilot to install solar panels in-between railway tracks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

State owned generation company is buying a share in the so-called "Big-T" pumped hydro project proposed for 45km northeast of Toowoomba, as it moves away from coal.

The post Queensland coal giant adds pumped hydro to growing energy storage mix appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland coal giant seeks 15-year deal for the final stage of the massive Supernode battery energy storage system as it moves beyond baseload to firmed renewables.

The post Stanwell snaps up final share of giant Brisbane battery, firming up plans for life after coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia is nearing a major renewable energy milestone. But why does the market share of renewables peak in spring, and not the sunny summer?

The post Why is spring the record-smashing season for Australian renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government says X-Elio's Sixteen Mile solar-battery project can go ahead without EPBC approval provided it doesn't encroach on endangered species habitat.

The post Green pass for major solar and battery project, so long as it avoids koala and snake habitat appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable energy and storage companies are eyeing opportunities in traditional coal-mining towns as part of Australia's electricity transition.

The post Coal town to battery base: Firm keen to make regional power move appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A "bonus solar" tariff could leave PV owners less annoyed at very low feed-in prices and encourage people to shift demand.

The post Bonus solar: Utilities need to change their tune on time of use and flexible tariffs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy Hydro seeks to play down use of diesel at its controversial Hunter Valley power project, which is still waiting for a connection to the gas network.

The post Snowy plays down diesel allowance for Kurri Kurri, but gas pipeline problems persist appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The largest operating wind farm in Australia, has marked a significant milestone, with the first export of renewable energy to the national electricity market.

The post Australia’s largest operating wind farm sends first power to Sunshine State grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable records fall for the third time in five days, and likely more to follow as coal fired generators learn how to switch off and then back on again.

The post Renewable penetration record falls for third time this week on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Aula Energy has jumped on board the plans to build a more than 600 megawatt wind farm in south-western New South Wales.

The post Macquarie’s Aula jumps on board plans to build massive wind farm in New South Wales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IEEFA's recent research on the cost of building nuclear is detailed and extensively referenced, with the methods laid out transparently. Dismissing it as "cherry-picked" and "nonsense" is not good enough.

The post If Peter Dutton has a better understanding of the cost of building nuclear, then let’s see it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

David Crisafulli reminds voters that an LNP government in Queensland does not mean Peter Dutton can bank on the state's support for building nuclear power plants.

The post “Differences of opinion:” Queensland state LNP insists it will not sign up to Dutton’s nuclear plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

University launches hydrogen research, demonstration, testing and training hub on key transport corridor linking industries, communities and resources.

The post “Agile and industry facing:” University launches first of a kind hydrogen R&D hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.

The post Australian researchers turn wine into a battery storage breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Putting solar PV shades over available outdoor car parks in Australia could generate 34 TWh of electricity a year, and help charge the growing number of EVs.

The post Solar car parks: Australia’s great untapped PV potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Origin becomes the latest green hydrogen contender to dump a major project, citing uncertainty in the timing of the market and the risks of "capital intensive" development.

The post Origin joins green hydrogen exodus, dumps “risky” Hunter project to focus on renewables, storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.