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WA becomes Australia's second state where AEMO can remotely switch off residential rooftop solar systems to keep the grid stable. But did it have to be this way?

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First towers installed on what will be the longest high voltage transmission line, unlocking billions of dollars of new renewables and storage projects.

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California sets an effective renewables target of 73 per cent for 2032 as it mandates new wind, solar and storage in upgraded emissions target.

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As Basslink's woes escalate, the proposed 1.5GW Marinus Link between Tasmania and the Australian mainland takes important next step in development.

The post Marinus Link launches largest underwater engineering survey of Bass Strait appeared first on RenewEconomy.

American energy giant Duke has committed to reduce generation from coal to 5% by 2030 and make a complete coal exit by 2035.

The post Second biggest US utility to exit coal by 2035, doubles down on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Grattan Institute fact-checks Morrison government claims that Queensland coal and gas ban would risk 53,000 jobs and $A85 billion in investment.

The post “Highly exaggerated:” Experts debunk Coalition coal and gas jobs claims appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia quietly passes major new solar milestone, notching up 25GW of installed capacity – more PV per capita than anywhere else in the world.

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Snowy Hydro executives claim Kurri Kurri gas plant will have negative emissions of 3.9 million tonnes.

The post Snowy Hydro’s awkward gymnastics to claim Kurri Kurri gas plant will have “minus” emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Council takes unusual step of publicly calling out Murdoch media and Coalition ministers for peddling misinformation on renewables.

The post “The lights will stay on:” Coalition and Credlin slammed for misinformation on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angus Taylor and the federal energy department actively sought out Santos' presence in Australia's official pavilion at COP26, senate estimates hears.

The post Taylor and department invited Santos to promote CCS in Australia’s pavilion at Glasgow appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Helen Haines says a proposal to reward batteries with renewable energy certificates could see an extra two million household batteries installed.

The post Independents want rooftop solar scheme to support two million home batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Central Queensland wind farm rejected by federal government as a threat to koalas is back in the pipeline, awaiting state and federal approvals after a redesign.

The post Epuron reboots central Queensland wind farm rejected by feds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new deep-dive into historical generation performance across the National Electricity Market considers what it means for the renewable energy future.

The post Duck curves and droughts: What does the future hold for wind and solar in the NEM? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue plans to build a 9GWh battery in the Pilbara to store energy from a 5.4GW solar and wind project, but there is a cheaper alternative.

The post Big battery plans for Pilbara ignore massive pumped-hydro potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Investors see an optimistic future for Australia's clean energy sector, as long as regulators remove the roadblocks.

The post “Australia is falling behind:” Clean energy investment shackled by outdated rules appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tasmanian government cancels commercial contract with the company that operates the Basslink undersea cable that links the island state to the mainland grid.

The post Tasmania terminates contract with Basslink, as legal fight continues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With more coal plants set to close early, the clean energy sector has called on governments to accept the reality of the end of coal.

The post “Stop pretending:” Governments urged to come clean on early coal closures appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How can an organisation tell a good quality carbon offset from a bad one? When should offsetting be used? And what's the best strategical approach?

The post Setting the record straight on carbon offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Private health insurance company takes Australian operations 100% renewable in a deal to buy certificates generated by Pacific Hydro's portfolio of projects.

The post Bupa goes 100 pct renewable in certificates deal with Pacific Hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL says green energy hubs best path to zero emissions, and coal closures, because transmission links can't be built quick enough.

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