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AEMO gives itself more room to move on rooftop solar shutdowns after reviewing the world-first shutdown that occurred in March.

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Isshu Kikuma from BloombergNEF discusses the energy transition in Japan, and opportunities for offshore wind and green ammonia.

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Australian solar and battery storage developer signs MoU to investigate the possibility of exporting green hydrogen through Port of Townsville.

The post Edify advances green hydrogen ambitions with Port of Townsville deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development of massive gigawatt-scale energy islands in the North Sea and Baltic Sea boosted by signing of two key transmission agreements.

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Environment groups demand explanation from WA premier McGowan, after he suggested massive Scarborough gas project will be protected from legal action.

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Energy Estate, Elemental Group and BlueFloat Energy join forces to develop New Zealand's offshore wind industry, and projects in Australia.

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Landmark federal legislation that will allow offshore wind farms to be built in Australian waters for the first time has passed through the Senate.

The post “Game changer:” Senate clears way for offshore wind farms in Australian waters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

McGowan government to provide $117.5m to support new green hydrogen hubs to tap into burgeoning global market.

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Ben Bolot from ATCO on the role pumped hydro storage could play in a renewables dominated grid in Australia.

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A new investor survey shows surging interest in low cost battery and solar technologies, but enthusiasm for hydrogen has tempered.

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New deal between SDP, Greens and pro-business party calls for coal exit by 2030, and an 80 per cent share for renewables.

The post New German government aims for coal exit, and 80 pct renewables, by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cheap renewables will continue to push down wholesale power prices, and consumer bills, despite exit of more fossil fuel generators.

The post Cheap renewables to keep pushing power bills down, even after Liddell exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Community co-funded 3MW Shoalhaven solar farm in Nowra becomes the first large-scale PV project to connect to the Endeavour Energy network.

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Australian solar manufacturer Tindo says shortage of panels and materials is leading to major solar supply crunch.

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Smokestacks from the shuttered Wallerawang coal fired power station brought down, paving the way for at least one 500MW big battery project.

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LM Wind - a subsidiary of GE - says it will produce zero waste wind turbine blades by 2030, and bring an end to landfill and incineration.

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The emergence of new, low cost, big battery storage technologies could render Marinus Link unviable, even before it's built.

The post Big Batteries will render Marinus Link “obsolete”, new analysis suggests appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In Australia LONGi are partnering with leading distributors to ensure that high quality solar modules reach installer customers when needed for projects.

The post Industry update from Longi: Solar panel availability and pricing in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Biggest wind farm in UK to feature the country's biggest electrolyser to date, along with a new solar and battery storage facility.

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Report from German think tank questions role of green hydrogen in gas distribution networks, suggesting that electric heat pumps a much better idea.

The post Why gas companies can’t count on green hydrogen to save their distribution grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.