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Infrastructure Capital Group buys majority stake in portfolio of solar projects developed by Providence Asset Group, with "low-risk" option to expand into hydrogen storage.

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ANZ, NAB and Westpac have been criticised for helping to bankroll Woodside's massive expansion of LNG production, despite their climate pledges.

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A 240MW/480MWh project proposed by Maoneng for the Mornington Peninsula has been cleared for development by the state government.

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Scotland has awarded 17 leases for the development of nearly 25GW of offshore wind energy projects – roughly half of which will result in floating wind farms.

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When China moves, the rest of the world follows. And on the electric vehicle front, the avalanche of technology, policy and finance moves is now unstoppable.

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Australian based Verdant Earth readies to list on the Nasdaq, to raise funds for its planned NSW biomass-to-hydrogen plant.

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Victoria pushes ahead with major transmission upgrade, to open way for 1,500MW of additional renewable capacity and ease wind farm constraints.

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Fuel cell buses, trucks and hydrogen fuelled cremation to be trialled in Victoria with the support of more than $7 million in state government grants.

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Queensland's wholesale electricity prices are going through the ceiling, which is remarkable given that nothing in particular is happening to demand.

The post Know your NEM: As rooftop solar soars, something is rotten in the state of Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new hub for energy market expertise will tackle some of the toughest challenges of transitioning the Australian electricity grid to net-zero emissions.

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How close are we really to a green hydrogen industry? And which states are best placed to host it? New research offers some answers.

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Australian solar innovator launches $33.4m ARENA-backed program to leverage automation – including solar farm building robots – to make it faster and cheaper to develop large-scale projects.

The post 5B targets solar farm building robots in $33m push to ultra low cost PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The bulk of Western Australia's LNG production is subject to little or no tax, despite surging income, new analysis shows.

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New analysis reveals that the skyrocketing price of fossil gas was responsible for 85% of the increase in UK wholesale electricity prices in 2021. Not green investments.

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The emergence of a green hydrogen economy could lead to a fundamental shake-up of global energy powers – who will come out on top?

The post How renewable hydrogen could shake up the geopolitics of energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue Future Industries signs MoU with German polymer producer Covestro to supply up to 100,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually from 2024.

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What's been happening since the final determination on rule change requests over access, pricing and incentive arrangements for rooftop solar. Short answer: lots.

The post What’s going on with Australia’s “sun tax”? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen has begun work on the first 412MW stage of what will be the country's biggest wind, solar and battery storage project.

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New modelling demonstrates how ClearVue's integrated solar glass technology can boost a building’s energy and thermal efficiency to world-leading levels.

The post Modelling showcases green building cred of Australian solar glass technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Germany’s new climate minister says the nation has eight years to achieve the same growth in renewables achieved in the past 30 years.

The post Germany plans emergency program for “huge, gigantic” 2030 emissions task appeared first on RenewEconomy.