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German economy and climate minister says tweak to nuclear exit law will only entail a limited extension until spring next year, due to the technology's risks.

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AEMO boss says challenges of energy crisis underline need for switch to renewables, and to build more generation, firming and transmission.

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While claiming to support net zero, the new PM is pro-fracking, plans to increase extraction of oil and gas in the North Sea and finds solar farms "depressing".

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Labor's Climate Bill on track to pass through Senate as Bowen agrees to some "sensible" amendments proposed by independent Senator David Pocock.

The post Bowen considers forest biomass ban as Labor cuts deals on climate bill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen admits concerns about budget blowout for Snowy 2.0, and repeats that the project is badly delayed.

The post Bowen admits concerns about budget blow out for Snowy 2.0, confirms big delay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy names former AEMO boss to its advisory board as the billionaire chases big names to underpin his green energy ventures.

The post Former AEMO boss Zibelman to advise Forrest’s Squadron on green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

FFI's first electrolyser factory, hailed as the world's biggest when unveiled last year, will make barely a dent in the company's huge green hydrogen ambitions.

The post Fortescue says first 2GW electrolyser factory will be too small, plans more appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Danish company unveiled its third 3GW offshore wind project in Australia, with a virtual carbon copy outline of its previous proposals.

The post Another 3GW offshore wind project “unveiled” in Australia, with carbon copy proposal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post Countrywide Hydrogen seeks behind the meter solar supply deals with Wirsol appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post Solar records tumble as spring ushers in new challenges for coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.

The post Global fossil fuel subsidies rocket to almost $US700 billion in 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.