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Countrywide hydrogen strikes deal with Wirsol to pursue behind-the-meter solar for some smaller-scale electrolyser plants in Tasmania.

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Solar output set new records across main grid and in Queensland over the weekend.

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NSW opens registrations for the first big renewable and storage tender that will replace most, if not all, its coal fired generators over the coming decade.

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Greens table "climate trigger" bill in parliament, and get the backing of Australia's richest man, Andrew Forrest, but not the Labor government.

The post Greens “climate trigger” bill faces tough crowd in parliament, but gets billionaire backing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global fossil fuel subsidies almost double over the course of 2021, as governments around the world – and not least in Australia – navigate the energy crisis.

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Climate and energy ministers clash over climate finance, methane, shipping, carbon levies and the world’s warming limit at talks in Bali.

The post Collapse of G20 talks sparks fear of ‘backtracking’ on climate pledges appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New study from NREL and US energy department estimates up to $US1.2 trillion in savings from switch to net zero grid by 2035.

The post Building a zero emissions grid in US in just 13 years would save $US1.2 trillion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Elysian Energy, which had 7,500 customers across Victoria and the other NEM states, becomes latest casualty of Australia's energy market crisis.

The post “Honeymoon over” as another small “solar friendly” retailer succumbs to energy chaos appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It’s past time to decouple Australia from fossil fuel dependency and the associated energy price hyperinflation that is smashing household and and business consumers.

The post Moving beyond 82% renewables by 2030 requires pumped hydro investment now appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Windlab's David Osmond discusses his year long study into wind, solar and storage. Plus ESOO and the market cap.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: How much storage is needed for 100% renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian lithium-ion battery manufacturer on track to launch its planned gigafactory in NSW coal country after successfully competing a pilot program.

The post Australia’s first battery gigafactory on track for December launch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Five pumped hydro projects, with a combined capacity of almost 1.75GW and 60 hours of storage, have been awarded state government funding.

The post NSW backs pumped hydro projects promising 60 hours of energy storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As the uptake of renewable energy grows, this region has huge potential to be one of Australia’s clean energy capitals.

The post Why Queensland’s big gas basins could be host to next clean energy powerhouse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Contractor for Snowy 2.0 and Project EnergyConnect reveals liquidity problems with zero working capital, but denies dispute over costs and delays with Snowy Hydro.

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Spanish group Naturgy to build first of its kind solar and storage project in Australia as it seeks to boost its renewables capacity nearly 10-fold over three years.

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The world's largest completed wind farm, the 1.3GW Hornsea 2 project off the coast of Yorkshire, is now in full operation,

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By embracing renewables, Australia's miners could lead the world in extracting "green minerals" needed to power global decarbonisation.

The post Australian miners seen in top spot to lead global sector green appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Is carbon capture and storage a realistic climate solution, or a subsidy harvesting exercise to extend the life of fossil fuel assets? We review 13 projects to find out.

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Australia's energy market rule maker has bowed to pressure to lift price caps on the wholesale electricity prices in one of the biggest reforms to the market in years.

The post Energy price caps lifted in major market shift to accommodate expensive fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Prices in France and Germany and across Europe have again jumped to unprecedented levels thanks to soaring cost of gas and massive nuclear shortfalls.

The post Gas prices and nuclear outages put European grid at breaking point appeared first on RenewEconomy.