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There is much talk about "clean green" hydrogen and how it can replace gas for heating and cooking. But something doesn’t add up.

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The Coalition promises another $218m for a South Australian hydrogen hub, reviving a proposal of the defeated state Liberals.

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South Australia syncons deliver quick payback, slashing cost of AEMO directions on gas units, and cutting constraints on renewables.

The post SA syncons deliver big savings as they set wind free and cut gas output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New record for wind and solar output in Australia's main grid as a host of new facilities start or ramp up production.

The post Graph of the Day: Australia’s main grid sets new wind and solar output record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO blames coal generators for big spike in wholesale electricity prices, and the increasing divide between coal dependent north and greener south.

The post It’s time we stopped kidding ourselves that coal is “cheap and reliable” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infrastructure investor buys NSW battery storage assets in first of its type deal in Australia.

The post Federation buys NSW big battery projects in landmark deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK renewables giant unveils new plans for a potentially huge wind farm and big battery in Australia, this time in Queensland.

The post RES reveals plans for huge Queensland wind farm and battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue says its regenerative Infinity Train could be on its iron ore rail network tracks within two years.

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Key independent candidates decline to endorse either major party to form government, saying the 'two party system is broken'.

The post “Two party system is broken:” Key climate independents back away from major parties appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New study finds that without a significant reduction in global energy consumption, renewables are chasing a target that keeps getting further away.

The post “We must halve energy use to avoid climate catastrophe:” UNSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is a lot of deal making going on in the solar industry, and drug runners have found a new use for modules.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Big deals in solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Origin makes biggest commitment to large scale solar to date, with a project pipeline of nearly 1GW as it readies for life after coal.

The post Origin snaps up 1GW of solar projects as it plans for future without coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia's rapid transition to wind and solar has left other states in its wake, and it's winning on emissions and prices too.

The post Low emissions, lower prices: South Australia’s remarkable shift to wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Finley solar farm lands a contract for its spinning machine to solve system strength issues, but the transparency ends there.

The post Finley solar farm reveals AEMO contract for big spinning machine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian Greens say billions could be raised through a levy on coal exports and help accelerate the phase out the fossil fuel.

The post Greens propose levy on coal exports to drive coal phase-out within a decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ratings agency says batteries will replace gas within a decade, but Morrison's "obscure" energy policies could slow energy transition.

The post Ratings agency says Morrison climate policies “obscure, unclear and confusing” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison and Taylor use promises for new 'clean hydrogen' hubs as a guise for channelling more than $285m into CCS projects.

The post Morrison’s ‘hydrogen hubs’ push is a CCS trojan horse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar and wind power are on track to become the new baseload electricity supply for global energy markets as early as 2030, McKinsey says.

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Neither major political party can be bothered with vehicle emissions standards, let alone a policy that might change consumer behaviour. Utterly hopeless.

The post Teals and Greens are the only political groups focused on the main issue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Canavan triggers choas within Coalition after declaring 'net zero dead', while Labor hits back at 'lazy and toxic' climate scare campaign.

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