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Victoria seeks feedback on its proposed grid investment framework, as it prepares to replace the state's coal plants with Renewable Energy Zones.

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Repeated breakdowns and coal supply shortages have led to a significant ratings downgrade of EnergyAustralia.

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Construction works starts at the Wylong solar farm in central NSW, which will supply power to the National Broadband Network.

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The Albanese government review of climate and security risk is a crucial first step in preparing Australia for the dangers ahead. But it must avoid these five pitfalls.

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Australia leads the rest of the world in the generation of rooftop solar. However, the same cannot be said about the take-up of household batteries.

The post Solar duck curve: Why we must fix the cause and not just the symptoms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Germany aims for 80pct by 2030 with target of 32GW of new wind and solar a year, plus offshore wind and green hydrogen targets.

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Construction starts at the massive $3 billion Clarke Creek renewables precinct in Queensland. The Andrew Forrest-backed project could become Australia's largest.

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The spot price in Queensland did not surge towards the price cap as expected. Did someone have a quiet word, or did technology save the day?

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Genex Power announces refinancing move to better profit from its solar generation assets, including the consistently high performing Kidston project.

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Chris Bowen says capacity market not finalised, and needs to allow for flexibility and emissions. And, unlike his predecessor, he promises to visit wind and solar farms.

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Clean Energy Investor Group calls on market regulators to accelerate market reforms, saying investors may look to other countries.

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New data shows renewable energy supplied roughly half of Germany’s electricity demand for the first half of 2022, boosted by more wind and solar.

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Chris Bowen discusses the energy crisis and the speed of the energy transition, capacity market design, emissions targets, EVs, and actually going to see wind and solar farms.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Federal climate and energy minister Chris Bowen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Household solar and battery storage plays a key role in AEMO’s future plans, but angry consumers might choose to go their own way.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Will angry consumers quit the grid? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Consumer confidence in energy markets has collapsed in the last month, with warnings that many will choose to "go their own way".

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ARENA swamped by applications for $100 million big battery grant round, shortlists 12 projects looking to provide "advanced" inverters essential for renewable grid.

The post ARENA shortlists 3GW of “advanced” big batteries essential for 100pct renewable grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

For a long time, Australian governments have dreamed of making stuff again. Australia now has the opportunity for new industry and to flourish in a net zero world.

The post Once in a lifetime green industry opportunity needs once in a lifetime policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sea of maroon: Nine out of ten of the best performing solar farms in the month of June were in Queensland.

The post Chart of the Day: Sunshine state shows off solar potential in middle of winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sudden withdrawal of capacity in Queensland adds to chaos in electricity market as prices surges to price cap, risking yet another suspension.

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Alinta calls for price cap to be doubled to help cover the soaring cost of fossil fuels and coal and gas generation.

The post Alinta calls for urgent doubling of electricity price cap, as fossil fuel costs soar appeared first on RenewEconomy.