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Origin Energy accelerates its exit from coal, annoucing it will bring forward the closure of the Eraring coal plant to 2025.

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In the years KECPO has spent exploring legal avenues to mine coal in Bylong, South Korean energy policy has left the project behind.

The post Bylong Coal has lost its legal battle, and coal demand is losing the war appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The solar switch off mechanism is now in force in W.A, and the coal lobby is fighting back at the idea that the end is nigh.

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Energy Vault, which has designed an innovative gravity and kinetic energy-based energy storage system, begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Holmes à Court says Climate 200 funding body helping climate independents overcome an electoral system rigged for the major parties.

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Fortescue Future Industries and Woodside make shortlist of potential partners for massive green hydrogen facility planned for New Zealand South Island.

The post FFI and Woodside shortlisted for massive NZ green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen says Australia's biggest solar project "on track", despite module supply issues, as battery revenues nearly double in last quarter.

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Australia boasts enormous pipeline of wind, solar PV, hydrogen and storage projects, according to new analysis.

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NSW receives $100 billion worth of project proposals seeking role in Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, including offshore wind and 35 big batteries.

The post NSW flooded with $100bn in renewable and storage projects for Hunter renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla says building new gas plants is not rational, because batteries are faster, smarter and cheaper, and can deliver long duration storage.

The post Tesla says new gas generators “no longer rational”, batteries are smarter and cheaper appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue says hydrogen superpower scenario is most likely in Australia, resulting in complete exit of coal within a decade. The coal companies don't agree.

The post Fortescue backs “hydrogen superpower” plan that models end of coal within decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In 2019, Angus Taylor shortlisted a dozen power projects to improve grid reliability and cut electricity costs – three years later, not one has been built.

The post Three years on, Morrison’s electricity underwriting scheme still has nothing to show appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal independents call for Australia to tackle fuel security challenges through switch to locally-made EVs, and renewably powered manufacturing.

The post Crossbenchers urge switch to electric transport to boost Australia’s energy security appeared first on RenewEconomy.

WA becomes Australia's second state where AEMO can remotely switch off residential rooftop solar systems to keep the grid stable. But did it have to be this way?

The post WA switches on rooftop solar switch-off rules, sparks call for faster grid reform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

First towers installed on what will be the longest high voltage transmission line, unlocking billions of dollars of new renewables and storage projects.

The post First poles erected in $2.4bn transmission link to create “renewables superpower” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

California sets an effective renewables target of 73 per cent for 2032 as it mandates new wind, solar and storage in upgraded emissions target.

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As Basslink's woes escalate, the proposed 1.5GW Marinus Link between Tasmania and the Australian mainland takes important next step in development.

The post Marinus Link launches largest underwater engineering survey of Bass Strait appeared first on RenewEconomy.

American energy giant Duke has committed to reduce generation from coal to 5% by 2030 and make a complete coal exit by 2035.

The post Second biggest US utility to exit coal by 2035, doubles down on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Grattan Institute fact-checks Morrison government claims that Queensland coal and gas ban would risk 53,000 jobs and $A85 billion in investment.

The post “Highly exaggerated:” Experts debunk Coalition coal and gas jobs claims appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia quietly passes major new solar milestone, notching up 25GW of installed capacity – more PV per capita than anywhere else in the world.

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