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New data shows that, even with high hydrogen prices, there is an economic argument for using renewable hydrogen in gas turbines – both existing and new.

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French baseload and peak prices soar due to a combination of massive outages of French nuclear power plants, cold weather and inefficient heating.

The post France pays the steep cost of inflexible and ageing nuclear as electricity prices soar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Japan has 14 times more solar and offshore wind energy potential than needed to supply all its current electricity demand. It doesn’t need Australia.

The post Australia plans to be a big green hydrogen exporter to Asian markets – but they don’t need it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Only days after setting a record of 25.47% for efficiency of its p-type HJT cells, Longi has announced a new record of 25.40% for its indium-free HJT cells.

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Qantas CEO says electric powered long-haul aircraft still “several decades” from becoming a reality, as the airline focuses on sustainable fuels and carbon offsets.

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Undeterred by senate slap down, Angus Taylor has made yet another, last gasp attempt to change the investment remit of ARENA.

The post Taylor has third, last-gasp crack at regulations to redirect renewable energy funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Taylor calls for carbon market players to defend government's troubled carbon offset scheme, but refuses to help drive the market by imposing stronger emissions caps.

The post Taylor calls on carbon market players to defend offsets scheme labelled a “fraud” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The 2.2GW Star of the South project has started work on mapping the route for a 75km long underground cable to deliver power into the Victorian grid.

The post Australia’s first offshore wind project starts mapping underground cable route appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infinite Blue Energy reveals plans to produce up to 4 tonnes a day of zero-emissions renewable hydrogen in the WA wheatbelt town of Northam.

The post WA green hydrogen player buys solar farm to power new electrolyser plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ross Garnaut's Sunshot Energy proposes 800MWh battery as part of new green hydrogen and industrial hub in heart of Collie coal region.

The post Garnaut’s Sunshot eyes 800MWh battery and new green hydrogen hub in W.A. coal centre appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL starts the decommissioning of the Liddell power station, closing the first of four units at the coal-fired plant, ahead of its full closure next year.

The post AGL marks the beginning of the end for Liddell, closing first unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The construction of new wind, solar and storage projects reached new highs in 2021, but a slow down in new investment decisions could dent momentum.

The post Australia had record renewables year in 2021, but there are clouds on horizon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Four big retail chains owned by Wesfarmers sign deal with CleanCo to take renewable energy supply from the country's biggest wind and solar farms.

The post Major chains sign deal to buy energy from Australia’s biggest wind and solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Study finds pumped hydro energy storage project would generate hundreds of jobs and tip tens of millions of dollars into dwindling NSW coal economies.

The post Pumped hydro project promises money and jobs for NSW coal communities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Years of Coalition public service staff cuts have led to a $100m consultant and labour hire bill for ARENA, paid for using its renewable energy grant funds.

The post Renewables agency forced to spend $100m on consultant and labour hire after staff cuts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar deliver 10.3 per cent of global electricity in 2021, overtaking nuclear for first time. But growth rates must be maintained for 1.5°C target.

The post Wind and solar reach 10 per cent of global electricity production for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s solar pioneers get together, SunDrive sets efficiency records, and ScoMo bin stickers go wild.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: What we can learn from solar pioneers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMC takes first step towards developing a national hydrogen industry with recommendations to update the gas and energy retail regulatory framework.

The post Energy market rule maker paves way for renewable hydrogen and gases appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A massive new green hydrogen export facility proposed for Queensland is closer to fruition, progressing to the next stage of federal environmental approvals.

The post Massive 3,000MW Queensland green hydrogen plant a step closer to reality appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners may partner with NZ super fund to build 1GW offshore wind farm on the west coast of the North Island.

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