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The first big battery in NSW is registered and ready for testing and to accelerate the shift away from traditional fossil fuel technologies.

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Despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, global greenhouse gas emissions surged to new highs last year, UN-backed agency says.

The post World “way off track” as global emissions surge to new highs, WMO says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The HumeLink debacle highlights why transmission projects need far more scrutiny, far earlier in the development process.

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Morrison commits Australia to net zero emissions by 2050 that will not be law but will depend on unknown technologies, offsets and no new policies.

The post “A joke:” Morrison’s net zero plan has net zero detail, and no change to policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Large-scale solar, battery storage and green hydrogen production have been added to pumped hydro plans for Australia’s oldest open-cut coal mine.

The post Australia’s oldest open cut coal mine to be transformed into major renewables hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nationals MP says wind farm don't work in the dark. No wonder they are scared of net zero.

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Coalition spends $13M promoting growing share of renewables, but makes no mention of the biggest source of renewables in Australia - wind energy.

The post Coalition’s $13m “positive energy” campaign makes no mention of wind power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Consultant who produced modelling used to attack Labor Party climate policies hired to "validate" Morrison government's net zero modelling.

The post Modeller used to attack Labor policies hired to “verify” Taylor’s net zero modelling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Woodside opts to base massive Western Australia "clean" hydrogen plans on gas, using offsets and CCS technologies to market it as net-zero emissions.

The post Woodside unveils $1bn “clean” hydrogen plan based on gas, CCS and offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar meets more than 100 per cent of South Australia state demand again. Rooftop solar alone may also reach that benchmark anytime soon.

The post Solar meets more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW start-up aims to establish a foothold in the massive global battery supply chain with its Australian made, low-carbon lithium processing technology.

The post Australian low-carbon lithium processing tech aims for “sustainable” battery market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scott Morrison spends nearly $13 million promoting uptake of renewables in Australia, mostly through policies his government tried to destroy.

The post “Scotty from Marketing” splurges $12.9m advertising climate policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There are no excuses – Scott Morrison must also take a revised 2030 target to Glasgow.

The post Net-zero target is win to savour, but must be matched by greater ambition for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Four big spinning machines installed in South Australia, paving way for more wind and solar in the grid, and another step towards 100 pct renewables.

The post Wind and solar limits relaxed after four big spinning machines installed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Taylor to reject Senate order to release the government's modelling of a zero net emissions target for 2050, claiming 'public interest immunity'.

The post Taylor refuses Senate order to release net zero modelling, says not in public interest appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria Big Battery sets new benchmark - believed to be a world record - for charging and discharging as it ramps up testing.

The post Tesla Megapacks set new charge and discharge records at Victoria Big Battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Network to pilot “disconnected microgrids” – comprising mostly renewables - that will cut links to main grid and deliver, cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power.

The post Whole towns to be taken off the grid and powered by stand-alone renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Emissions, logistics and pure economics all pose strong arguments against Santos' Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea. And CCS won't help.

The post Carbon capture and storage won’t save Santos’ new LNG “emissions factory” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rather than showing leadership, Morrison has allowed the Nationals to dictate the terms of a net zero target. An error that could cost Australia billions.

The post On net zero, Morrison has forgotten that you don’t negotiate with terrorists appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Government purchases of carbon offsets remain low, with the secondary market now offering almost double the price for Australian Carbon Credit Units.

The post Meagre offerings for government’s latest emissions auction, all eyes on open market appeared first on RenewEconomy.