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The the world’s largest coal port has completed the installation of its first major rooftop solar system, delivering around $9,000 a year in electricity savings.

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A bill to certify renewable electricity and the carbon footprint of the emerging hydrogen industry has been referred for a Senate inquiry.

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Fortescue has started construction on its $150 million PEM50 green hydrogen project in Gladstone, Queensland.

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Matt Kean on being a private citizen, duelling with Barnaby, rent-seeking on Eraring and pathways to net zero.

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Japan-owned retailer signs PPA with Neoen for part of the output from its under construction 440MW Culcairn solar farm in NSW.

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Federal and ACT governments ink deal to collaborate on range of pilot projects and "practical actions" to bolster the territory's nation-leading electrification and energy efficiency efforts.

The post Bowen signs deal to help the ACT electrify everything, share lessons with rest of Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW Independent Planning Commission gives the all-clear to the Wallaroo solar and battery project, with strict conditions.

The post Contested NSW solar and battery project cleared for construction near ACT border appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tenders for long duration energy storage and a spot in the South West Renewable Energy Zone have left NSW spoiled for choice on the best projects to replace its aging coal plants.

The post More than 15GW of wind, solar and batteries and 2GW of long duration storage pile in to landmark NSW tenders appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The rapid shift to renewables carries significant risks to already stressed ecosystems. Our research finds ways to minimise this risk, ranging from strategic planning to smart technology.

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Australian start-up partners with German technology giant on a plan to build the first battery materials manufacturing plant outside of China.

The post Next-Gen and Siemens partner to make battery materials in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Leading thinkers call for Australia to stop relying on selling emissions-laden resources for prosperity and turn the focus to renewables, hydrogen and science-backed action.

The post “We’re going to have to innovate the shit out of this:” Forum urges fresh thinking on climate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

European Energy Australia is buying up two solar projects from Swede OX2, as the ex-Shell assets continue to move through the market.

The post European Energy extends its reach in Australia with purchase of two shovel-ready solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A Victorian farm hosting 13 wind turbines from the Mortlake South wind farm is up for sale – and the turbines are a key selling point.

The post Prime farmland goes up for sale, with option to reap the harvest from 13 wind turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A massive solar farm proposed for Victorian coal country has been given the green light by the state planning department, with provisions for an equally massive four-hour battery.

The post Victoria’s biggest solar farm cleared for construction in “heart of the Latrobe Valley,” huge battery included appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new poll has revealed the average Australian has little understanding of how far the transition to renewables has already come. RE-Alliance says that needs to change.

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Arena seeks feedback on how best to proceed with federal Labor's $523 million bid to supercharge Australia’s battery manufacturing sector.

The post Battery Breakthrough: Arena seeks feedback on design of $523m funding scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fourth global methane budget shows emissions of this potent greenhouse gas are still rising rapidly. This is bad news, but not an impossible problem.

The post Methane emissions are at new highs. It could put us on a dangerous climate path appeared first on RenewEconomy.

British renewables developer Harmony Energy secures consent to build two new solar farms on New Zealand’s North Island.

The post New Zealand solar spree continues, with two new large-scale projects approved appeared first on RenewEconomy.

All panels installed at the 45MW solar project that will supply renewable energy for large mining customers including BHP.

The post Panel installation complete at solar and battery project built to power Pilbara mining giants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Every household should be able to upgrade their home and reap the power bill savings for years to come, regardless of their economic status, a forum has been told.

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