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It appears that the outcome of one of the most fiercely disputed renewable energy tenders has been decided. But we may have to wait to know the winners, and losers.

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Major pumped hydro project Snowy 2.0 is delayed again, this time due to worker safety concerns.

The post Another delay: Work stopped at all Snowy 2.0 tunnels over safety worries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian households could knock more than $1500 off their energy bills with some basic home upgrades – and almost twice as much by investing in renewable energy technology.  But the potential savings identified in a study – which add up to more than $23.6 billion nationwide – are unlikely to be unlocked without financial help […]

The post Curtain call: Basic energy upgrades and replacing gas hot water will save households billions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is broad agreement that Australia’s energy market governance is not fit for purpose. This means Australians are bearing the unnecessary cost of delays. 

The post Market structures and governance are not keeping up with energy transition. Here’s how to fix that appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EnergyCo has picked Transgrid to run the Hunter Transmission project, a new high voltage line connecting two NSW coal-turned-battery hubs.

The post Contractors shortlisted for new transmission link between biggest coal plants and batteries in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coal seam gas producer seeks approval for a small solar farm and battery, which it insists will "cut emissions" from its massive gas expansion project.

The post CSG company proposes small solar farm and battery to “cut emissions” at expanded gas project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rio Tinto boss says renewables are essential for the future of its assets. But the new Queensland LNP state government may stand in its way.

The post Rio Tinto says wind and solar make economic sense, but LNP stands in way of its plans to save smelters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar set new output records in NSW and across the main grid amid the latest heatwaves to sweep the eastern states.

The post Renewable records surge across the grid in midst of latest heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Italian-based battery storage and EV charging company announces sudden passing of its Australian boss.

The post Global battery project developer mourns “sudden passing” of Australian head appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Contractors named for early works on potential 12 GWh pumped hydro project - assuming the state government is still interested in long duration storage for renewables.

The post Contractors named for new 12GWh pumped hydro storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New 97 MW wind farm in Victoria to help power Amazon's computing and data centre needs.

The post Amazon taps into new Victoria wind farm even as its boss courts favour with Trump appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New chief scientist endorses CSIRO GenCoset report and says Australia will "miss the bus" if it waits for nuclear energy, as the Coalition wants to do.

The post “We’re going to miss the bus” if we wait for nuclear, says new chief scientist appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian researchers claims world record efficiency for a kesterite solar cell, which they say could deliver long-term improvements in PV technology.

The post Australian researchers claim world record PV efficiency for kesterite solar cell appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CEC appoints former radio shock jock, Climate Council critic and self described "patriot" as its new national spokesperson. Will he cut through?

The post “He hasn’t lived in a bubble:” CEC names former radio shock jock to spread word on clean energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Forrest says if Fortescue can stop burning fossil fuels by 2030, the rest of the world should follow by 2040, even if detractors call it woke. And he hints at hydrogen breakthrough.

The post Forrest says no reason world can’t stop burning fossil fuels by 2040, hints at hydrogen breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Allowing energy retailers to sell PV output for 26 to 35 cents/kWh to a buyer a few streets away from a generator that has been paid virtually nothing is yet another serious energy market design failure.

The post Why the latest draft feed-in solar tariffs are wrong, and not fair appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The owner of the biggest electric utility in the US says renewables and storage needed "right now" to meet demand and keep prices down.

The post “We need renewables and storage now” to cut costs and grow economy, says US energy giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chris Bowen uses ministerial powers to direct ARENA to consider funding solar panels and home batteries following a deal with crossbenchers on Labor's Future Made in Australia legislation.

The post ARENA to send more funds to home electrification, solar and batteries in deal with cross bench appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Peter Dutton says a Coalition government won't follow Trump out of the Paris agreement, but also won't set 2030 or 2035 emission reduction targets. His office begs to differ.

The post Yes to Paris, no to targets: Dutton’s climate doublespeak causes confusion in Coalition ranks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The world’s biggest wind, solar and green ammonia project joins queue seeking federal environmental approval to install up to 60 million PV panels and 3,000 turbines.

The post Massive 70 GW wind and solar project that straddles Nullarbor seeks federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.