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South Australia receives 60 different proposals for its Whyalla hydrogen hub which now appears to have taken a deeper shade of green.

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Stanford researchers develop pyramid-shaped lens device that can significantly boost output without using trackers to follow the sun.

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Northvolt and Finland's Stora Enso to develop sustainable batteries using wood based products from Nordic forests to keep the supply chain local.

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Surprise bid for renewables and storage developer Genex by Scott Farquhar and wife Kim Jackson tells two interesting stories about Australia's green energy transition.

The post Australia’s three richest men are spending their billions on green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sweden records its second wind farm accident in one week, while US media is obsessed with a nacelle fire in Texas, courtesy of a lightning strike.

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BlueFloat’s Carlos Martin discusses his group's 5GW of Australian projects. Plus: Genex bid, climate bill, and Clean Energy Week.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Can offshore wind float in Australia? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Monash University will conduct a study into how energy markets can better support and reward the roll-out of large-scale storage technologies.

The post ARENA backs study to unlock value stacks of grid-scale energy storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Albanese government should take lessons from existing climate laws to ensure it follows best practice. We can't afford to get this wrong.

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Two solar farms reveal they pocketed average revenue of nearly $200/MWh in the June quarter, thanks to the surge in wholesale prices propelled by fossil fuels.

The post Solar farms pocket eye-watering returns as fossil fuels drive power prices higher appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Atlassian billionaire Scott Farquhar - business partner of Mike Cannon-Brookes - reportedly leading bid for listed solar and storage developer Genex Power.

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South Australian start-up iO Energy signs innovative PPA with biopower firm to offer very low cost day-time power prices.

The post Retailer start-up taps biopower and solar to offer low day-time prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Community complaints about wind farms fell dramatically in 2021, including a “significant reduction” in concerns about low frequency noise or vibrations from operating turbines.

The post Good vibe? New data shows wind farm complaints tumbled in 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Free electricity" offered by networks over a five-hour period each day, as part of new tariff trial designed for EV owners and non solar households.

The post Networks test time-of-use appetite with “zero cost” daytime electricity offer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia has set a new wind output record for the second time in six days.

The post Graph of the Day: South Australia sets new wind output record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Enel receives approval for its first wind farm in Australia, but has reportedly put the for sale sign on its growing wind and solar portfolio.

The post Italian energy giant gets wind farm approval, seeks buyer for Australian wind and solar assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Labor restores ARENA's focus on renewables, ending years of Coalition attempts to redirect the agency's funding to CCS and gas projects.

The post Bowen frees ARENA from Taylor’s fossil fuel mandate, puts focus back on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Biden goes to former coal plant now used to make wind turbines to pledge executive powers to cut US emissions – but stops short of declaring climate emergency.

The post Biden announces new climate actions but holds emergency declaration in reserve appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK launches world first national subsidy scheme for hydrogen, with a controversial mix of green and blue hydrogen.

The post UK targets 10GW by 2030 with “world-first” hydrogen subsidy scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Electric vehicles are expected to reshape consumer energy needs and practices and have a transformative impact on the electricity grid,”

The post Energy regulators prepare for EV smart charging, as cars become “batteries on wheels” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AER instigates 'retailer of last resort' protections for a fifth time in three months, as another retailer falls victim to the energy market crisis.

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