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Spanish energy giant files application to double size of Australia's biggest wind project, in the electorate of anti-renewable Nationals leader David Littleproud.

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One of Australia's most hotly contested wind projects takes interesting turn, as developer fights for more turbines, and planning authorities grapple with cost assessments and phantom dwellings.

The post Fate of contested Hills of Gold wind project delayed again as developer fights for more turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In the same week as a major coal mine fire, weak rules may cause millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases to simply vanish from national inventories.

The post In the fog of Grosvenor fire, has Labor gone backwards on coal mine methane emissions reporting?  appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"The alternative is too horrible." Cathy McGowan calls for National Rural policy to forge path for renewables in agriculture and end the fear mongering.

The post Cows under panels and energetic pig farts: Farmers want to get more out of renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nationals win Senate vote for inquiry into Labor's offshore wind consultations as they push for nuclear-powered hydrogen cars and describe floating wind as a "unicorn tech."

The post Labor faces Senate probe into offshore wind, as Nationals push for nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Amber Electric’s Chris Johnston on new push to have EVs use their batteries on wheels to support homes and the grid, and play utilities at their own market game. Plus: News of the week.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Batteries on wheels are coming appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The hot topic of nuclear energy does not appear on the agenda of Queensland's Liberal National Party annual convention.

The post Queensland LNP excludes nuclear from agenda at conference ahead of state election appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Germany investigating claims that one quarter of so-called upstream emission reduction projects from oil industry are fake.

The post Germany suspects “serious environmental crime” from fake Big Oil carbon offset projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Although distributed energy resources are expected to be able to play in the new very fast frequency control market, it wasn't easy hooking them in.

The post Household batteries are now being marshalled to deliver very fast response to grid security issues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The AFR and other right wing media still describe AEMO forecasts as blackout warnings to argue against wind and solar. But in nuclear dominated Ontario, the shortfall forecasts are even more dramatic.

The post Right wing media serves up more nonsense about blackout warnings and nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's main grid is heading to 50 per cent renewables in two years, and batteries are moving from a sideshow to centre stage as cell prices plunge.

The post As wind and solar ramp up, batteries are about to take centre stage as cell prices plunge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla has smashed its records for battery storage deliveries in a single quarter, more than double its previous best and double analyst estimates.

The post “A show stealer:” Tesla doubles storage deliveries as batteries take centre stage in grid transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Engineer appointed to design transmission line that will link Pilbara iron ore mines to one of world's biggest renewable energy hubs.

The post Engineer named for new transmission line from massive renewable hub to Pilbara iron ore mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

takeover target Genex Power has successfully refinanced its portfolio of two operating solar projects.

The post Genex refinances its two operating solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nuclear energy proponents are trying to discredit renewable energy and promote nuclear and fossil gas, and their myths they are receiving little or no challenge in the mainstream media.

The post The nuclear and renewable myths that mainstream media can’t be bothered challenging appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Labor says the world is changing, and its $22 billion Future Made in Australia deal is essential to protect its future in a low carbon world.

The post “The world is changing:” Labor targets solar and battery industries in $22 billion green deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The energy transition is changing the face of historic coal mining and farming regions and community leaders are calling for better consultation on renewables.

The post From “carbon-based economies” to renewable energy hubs, regions face their future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rio Tinto has finished an off-grid solar farm in Canada and signed off on two in the NT, as it looks to support end-of-mine-life energy needs.

The post Rio Tinto leans into solar PV for end-of-life mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW seeks to fast track transmission lines and pumped hydro projects proposed for coal sites targeted by the Coalition for large scale nuclear.

The post NSW gives top priority to new transmission links and pumped hydro plans for old coal facilities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

W.A. may seek longer duration battery storage as it manages unexpectedly strong growth in rooftop solar, and the impending closure of its coal generators.

The post Rooftop PV will soon eliminate demand in world’s biggest isolated grid. It needs a bigger battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.