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The former boss of the now demolished Hazelwood coal plant in Victoria, Tony Concannon, has been appointed by Labor to the CEFC board.

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CEFC brings in Infradebt to underwrite Neoen Australia's 100MW/200MWh Capital Battery, known for its innovative “virtual battery” offtake deal with AGL Energy.

The post Neoen secures finance for its “virtual” big battery in Canberra appeared first on RenewEconomy.

FFI inks deal with Deutsche Bahn to develop modified diesel train engines that use a mix of green ammonia and hydrogen – an alternative to the "infinity train."

The post Forrest’s FFI inks deal to develop green ammonia and hydrogen train engine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The long duration energy storage offered by pumped hydro is vital to Australia's renewables transition. So how can we limit its environmental damage?

The post How to ensure the world’s largest pumped-hydro project isn’t a disaster for the environment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How can we ensure a fair and sustainable transmission transition? Here are 12 recommendations to the federal government's Rewiring the Nation policy.

The post Supergrids sound great for renewables, but they must be fair and sustainable too appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scott Young from Catch Power explains why hot water diverters have come of age and how they can save consumers hundreds of dollars.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Smart hot water diverters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report reveals flawed regulations have delivered billions of dollars in "supernormal" profits to poles and wires companies, at the expense of consumers.

The post “Another fail” as Australian energy consumers overcharged by $10 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's climate bill was an important first step, but it must be followed by many more concrete actions, including a solid plan to reach the targets.

The post Australia’s climate bill is the beginning of the journey, not the end appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria’s Labor government launches call for innovators to develop news ways of recycling solar panels with $10 million Solar Waste Challenge.

The post Victoria launches push for new solar panel recycling options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen Australia's Kaban wind farm has powered up, a milestone for the first new project in Queensland's first designated Renewable Energy Zone.

The post Kaban wind farm powers up, connects to Queensland’s renewable “SuperGrid” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland sounds out local market for supply of wind turbines, solar panels, batteries and pumped hydro equipment for state's $62bn shift to renewables.

The post Queensland seeks local manufacturers to build state’s renewable energy “supergrid” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Telstra inks PPA with Ark Energy to meet around 25% of its energy needs with wind power from the massive McIntyre project being developed in Queensland.

The post Telstra underwrites Australia’s biggest wind farm in PPA with Ark Energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The biggest renewable energy transition plan ever undertaken in Australia gets underway in NSW with launch of Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and first REZ tender.

The post NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

State and national governments are promoting massive gas development to kickstart Australia’s economy. But is it worth the environmental cost?

The post Lake Eyre Basin threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – is this really what Australians want? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A massive 200MW/2GWh long-duration iron flow battery energy storage system will be installed in the US city of Sacramento.

The post California utility claims biggest flow battery deal in the world appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A Western Australia government-owned coal plant slated to be retired in 2027 has shut down until January, reportedly due to a coal shortage.

The post Coal shortage causes shut down of WA Collie power station appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bellevue Gold inks solar, wind and battery deal in bid to become Australia’s first publicly-listed gold miner to generate net-zero emissions.

The post Going for “green gold:” WA mine taps solar, wind and battery to reach 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New study finds a tax on the super profits of oil and gas companies would deliver much more effective economic relief than the discount on petrol prices.

The post Energy windfall tax offers much better economic relief than petrol excise, study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A team from Oxford University is trying to persuade governments to impose CCS requirements on fossil fuel producers. But not everyone is on board.

The post Researchers push to make polluters put carbon back in the ground appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia is experiencing the pitfalls of delaying energy reform and not approaching the transition in a planned manner – and that’s before global market shocks.

The post When the ceiling hits the floor: How electricity prices are turning everything upside down appeared first on RenewEconomy.