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Energy providers to aim for their highest share of renewables to meet green expectations suitable for a town that is the gateway to a world heritage site.

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GreenForms Trading is excited to announce its relaunch with renewed backing from premier Australian Green-Tech-Tailor, Next Green Group.

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The Breamlea wind turbine was built in 1987 but owner Barwon Water says the parts no longer exist to keep it operational.

The post Australia’s oldest wind turbine faces final spin, will be dismantled after nearly 40 years or service appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nationals MP continues his campaign of fear and doubt against Chinese made inverters, hot water controls and EVs.

The post “I’m not a moron:” Barnaby Joyce warns of exploding solar PV and hot water systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.

German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has unveiled a hybrid concrete and steel tower with a hub height of 200 metres, the highest hub height in the world to date.

The post Nordex targets higher, stronger winds with new 200-metre turbine tower appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar grazing is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US. Australian farmers are beginning to think about how it might work here, too.

The post A multi-billion dollar solar sheep rental industry is taking shape in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The demand forecasts in the ISP's Step Change scenario will not be achieved without more targeted policy, particularly for the electrification of industry and process heat, and a rethink of network tariffs.

The post EVs, process heat and hydrogen: Growing demand needs a targeted policy response appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia sets some stunning new renewable records, Queensland coal falls to record low and Victoria rooftop solar leaps to record high, although no PV had to be switched off.

The post South Australia sets spectacular new records for wind, solar and negative demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

State owned Stanwell Corp is not taking chances on the election next month, consuming a deal to buy a major wind farm project to accelerate its transition from coal.

The post Stanwell to buy Australia’s biggest publicly owned wind farm as coal giants accelerate renewables push appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK storage developer that has landed a federal government contract to build the biggest battery in South Australia is now seeking approvals for an even bigger battery to be sited near the Portland smelter in Victoria.

The post One of Australia’s biggest battery projects seeks green tick for site next to giant Victoria smelter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Carl Hutchinson, the country manager of Enel X, on the difficulties of getting demand response on Australia’s main grid, despite its obvious benefits. Plus: News of the week.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: How to get demand response out of the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO issues a first of its kind "minimum load" warning for Victoria as the state heads into the AFL grand final. Will rooftop PV have to be switched off?

The post As Victorians prepare to watch the AFL grand final on TV, their rooftop solar may have to be switched off appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Recent developments toward high efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem cells indicate a bright future for solar power, ensuring it continues to play a prominent role in the global transition to renewable energy

The post New solar cells break efficiency record – and could supercharge how we get energy from the Sun appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tasmanian government will back local green hydrogen production through a funding agreement signed with Melbourne headquartered hydrogen hopeful Countrywide.

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Spanish wind giant is proposing a 3 gigawatt wind project in the south-west corner of Western Australia to help replace the state's last coal generators when they close at the end of the decade.

The post Australia’s biggest wind farm proposed to fill gap as last coal generators exit grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Aula Energy, a newly launched offshoot of finance giant Macquarie, is to build its first wind farm after reaching financial close with the joint owner of the $740 million project.

The post Macquarie offshoot to build its first wind farm after $740 million project reaches financial close appeared first on RenewEconomy.

What is being described as the biggest grid-connected sodium sulphur battery installation in Australia may be installed in one of Queensland's main clean energy hubs.

The post Australia’s biggest grid-connected sodium sulphur battery to be installed at old coal hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

This weekend marks the 8 year anniversary of the South Australian system black event. It was a turning point for the grid, a trigger for batteries, syncons and record rooftop PV, and the state now leads the world.

The post The response to South Australia’s blackout started with a tweet and became a revolution on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Industry insiders are angry that Victorians will have to pay networks' costs of complying with the new solar switch off mechanism.

The post Solar industry irate as Victorians to bear cost of technology to switch off rooftop PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We take a drive in the new Polestar 3, and talk to the company's Australia boss Scott Maynard about the EV industry and the rollout of the company's new models.

The post The Driven Podcast: Polestar’s big play on electric SUVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.