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The gap between rooftop solar and coal hits new peak, with output from homes and businesses almost double that of the country's remaining coal generators at times.

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A major new report finds the Coalition's nuclear plan would add $665 to the average household's annual electricity bill, while a family of four would pay nearly $1,000 more a year.

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Peter Dutton is due to explain his nuclear power policy at a CEDA event next week. Will he finally be fact-checked?

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We know what needs to be done. But our government is showing worrying signs of letting industry and developers control their environmental agenda.

The post Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Its chances aren’t looking good appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The world’s most iconic soft-drink brand will meet its goal of using 100% renewables across its Australian operations by 1 January 2025 thanks to a newly signed VPPA.

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Departing chief of Swiss solar manufacturer reaffirms his belief that Europe can compete against China on PV production, despite company's ongoing struggle to survive.

The post “Too afraid of China:” Meyer Burger chief quits and lambasts EU for failing to defend solar industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chinese solar giant Trina seeks planning approval for what would be the biggest battery project in Australia, as W.A. becomes centre stage for lithium-ion storage projects.

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Charts that show electricity production, by country and fuel.

The post Charts of the day: Global generation fuel trends appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia could double its rooftop solar by 2030, but to do so will require new homes to be built with solar, solar on social housing, and businesses to start installing.

The post Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls for policy to plug holes in rooftop rollout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Seafloor surveys for a floating offshore wind farm in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland have helped solve a 107 year-old maritime mystery.

The post “Extraordinary find:” Offshore wind seabed survey solves century old maritime mystery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Goldwind says it is maintaining a stable population of eagles at its Cattle Hill wind farm after adding a 17th detection camera to the project, on a taller tower.

The post Wind farm owner says “blind spot” fixed to protect eagles from turbine blade strike appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Level of potential renewables, including curtailed wind and solar, hits new record as two big batteries flex their muscles for the first time and set new charging and discharging peaks.

The post Potential renewables hits record 102.5 pct of grid demand in sign of the future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Singapore-backed solar and battery project in Queensland approved by federal government after highlighting "conservoltaics", improving the land and water quality.

The post Going greener: Big PV and battery project gets federal tick after pushing “conservoltaic” benefits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian-based renewables giant fears for its future after a company it accuses of having a poor environmental reputation launches a bid for its parent.

The post Australian-based renewables and storage major fights unwelcome bid from “serial polluter” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A steel giant will work with a space tech entrepreneur on technology to produce iron from Aussie ores without adding to greenhouse gas emissions.

The post BlueScope venture fund taps “wild idea” for production of green iron appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland government awards three major funding packages to state-based companies for works on the huge Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.

The post Queensland tips $190m into works for massive pumped hydro project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GridBeyond launches Process Optimizer to provide new opportunities for manufacturers to gain revenue and support the net zero transition.

The post GridBeyond launches Process Optimizer to support manufacturing companies in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian thermal energy storage developer secures new investment from New York-based asset management firm The Lind Partners.

The post Molten silicon storage hopeful 1414 Degrees secures nearly $5m in financing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Another spring day in Australia, another renewable energy record – this time, a new all-time high for the maximum contribution of rooftop solar to the mix of electricity in NSW.

The post Rooftop solar makes record high contribution to grid on same day home battery push announced appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy Hydro is seeking approval to run the Hunter Power Project entirely on diesel fuel in 2025, in a move that will send the hybrid gas plant's year-one emissions soaring by up to 80%.

The post Snowy seeks approval to burn six times more diesel than planned at Kurri Kurri gas generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.