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WA looks to boost zero emissions production of critical minerals, funding a feasibility study into a green magnesium smelter in the heart of coal country.

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NSW smashes its grid scale solar output as another big solar project finishes testing and starts the commissioning process.

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Plans for gas storage for Snowy Hydro's Kurri Kurri generator quietly expanded, after project criticised for being a 'generator on gas rations'.

The post Snowy faces higher costs for Kurri Kurri after quietly signing up for more gas storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Battery industry says AEMC decisions will put them at a disadvantage to coal and gas plants, and impede the flexibility that makes them such a valuable asset.

The post Battery storage projects could be hamstrung by new rules and network charges appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IEA warns supply chain headwinds could delay 100GW of renewables development and erase years of price drops. But solar and wind still trump fossil fuels.

The post Price shocks risk “erasing” years of solar and wind cost reductions, and could delay projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Batteries in South Australia have been paid to charge throughout September and October 2021 due to a record number of negative price intervals.

The post SA batteries paid to charge over two months as solar sends prices below zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A massive ramp up of renewable energy production is key to cutting the costs of decarbonised products, like green steel, aluminium and hydrogen.

The post Could Australia produce 3,000 per cent renewables? Experts says it might be necessary appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Europe's biggest port signs agreement with W.A. government to pursue import opportunities for new "green energy from down under."

The post Western Australia teams up with Europe’s biggest port for green hydrogen exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Simply Energy will expand its VPP offering into NSW, QLD and Victoria while expanding eligibility to more batteries and inverters.

The post Simply Energy expands VPP network to new states, moves beyond Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We explore the issues and challenges of protecting consumers and regulating solar retailers in Australia with Gerard Brody, the CEO of the Consumer Action Law Centre in Melbourne.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Consumer law and the solar industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An alternative to solar switch-off? WA virtual power plant trial will orchestrate solar and battery resources of 500 homes and businesses.

The post Project Symphony: First big trial to “orchestrate” rooftop solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BloombergNEF says global steel production could be decarbonised by 2050 and Australia's iron ore and coal producers needs to move quickly or become stranded assets.

The post Australia could be badly burnt by global pivot to green steel if it moves too slowly appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The long-term fundamentals of the gas market are clear. Anyone who understands the urgent messages being sent by climate science would avoid new investments.

The post The Morrison government and the mad world of fossil gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Engie and Macquarie to build 150MW one hour battery at site of shuttered Hazelwood coal generator.

The post Engie and Macquarie to fund 150MW big battery at Hazelwood appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Quinbrook buys UK based specialist in AI battery trading platforms that help deal with "velocity and complexity" of net zero power systems.

The post Quinbrook acquires UK-based AI battery trading platform with eye on net zero grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia grid just one step away from becoming first gigawatt scale grid in world operating with wind and solar generation only and no fossil fuels.

The post South Australia grid just one step away from operating with wind and solar only appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Join a panel of leading experts in discussing what net zero really means, and what it requires to get there in this third webinar of the Energy Transformed series.

The post Webinar: Electrifying Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian start-up signs an exclusive licence to commercialise fossil-fuel free ammonia production techniques developed at Melbourne's Monash University.

The post Monash grants licence to fossil-free ammonia breakthrough to new start-up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Floating Power Plant has secured a location to deploy its first full-scale hybrid floating wind and wave platform at test facilities in Canary Islands

The post First full-scale hybrid floating wind and wave energy platform bound for Canary Islands appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Reports highlight critical role played by states and territories in driving renewables uptake, while federal government undermines investor confidence.

The post States running Australia’s renewables race alone, say reports, as feds put up hurdles appeared first on RenewEconomy.