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Australia is behind other countries in putting sensible governance arrangements in place for distributed energy resource (DER) technical standards.

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A former landfill site in Melbourne's south-east to host a solar farm and big battery, after the project won planning clearance from VCAT.

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In a world first, a Limestone Coast food manufacturer will convert oat husks into electricity, enabling it to offset almost all its monthly energy costs.

The post Renewable oats: South Australia miller’s world first bioenergy plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, uses message to school students to peddle long-discredited claims that global warming is not real.

The post Gina Rinehart peddles climate denial to students in bizarre video rant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Photon selects Longi technology to generate maximum solar energy yields and achieve the financial goals set out in merchant operator business model.

The post Photon taps Longi Hi MO 4 bifacial solar panels for NSW merchant projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewables set new record share of 35.4 per cent in September, easily beating the previous benchmark as the energy transition continues apace.

The post Australia’s accelerating energy transition: Renewables leap to 35.4 pct in September appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar sets new record output on Australia’s electricity grid, easily beating the previous record as household installations continue to surge.

The post Rooftop solar PV smashes generation record on main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Matt Kean will manage Treasury alongside his existing portfolios, for the time being, but a ministerial shake-up is still in the works.

The post Kean to retain energy for time being, as solar farm critic elected Nationals boss appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EPA Victoria issues Envirostream Australia with 99-year operating licence for battery recycling.

The post EPA Victoria gives Envirostream licence to recycle batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

China's dependence on expensive domestic coal power presents huge opportunities for Australia, if it stays the course on switch to lower cost renewables.

The post China has stuffed up its economy, and now the world will pay the price appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Researchers at the University of Queensland say nanomaterials could be key to lower cost and easy to manufacture next generation perovskite solar cells.

The post Australian researchers unlock key to lower cost and longer lasting solar cells appeared first on RenewEconomy.

If the Morrison government does want to show it takes climate policy seriously, it must set a credible 2030 target.

The post 5 reasons why Morrison government needs a net-zero target, not just a flimsy plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland-based zinc refiner Sun Metals is on track to be 100% renewable powered by 2025 with mix of solar, wind and green hydrogen.

The post Australia’s biggest zinc refinery will be 100 per cent renewable by 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A leading barrister has warned that regulations opening up ARENA to non-renewable technologies, including carbon capture and storage are likely unlawful.

The post Angus Taylor’s ARENA regulations likely to be unlawful, silk warns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Taylor announces $30 million 'gas led recovery' funds for new power station, but Forrest says it will soon run entirely on renewable hydrogen.

The post Forrest punctures Taylor’s “gas-led recovery” grant with quick switch to green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Views are polarised over whether the solar industry is over-regulated or under-regulated. Mathew Power and Mark Williamson from the Clean Energy Regulator discuss whether we've got the regulation balance right.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Over or under regulated? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IEA report says Europe is leading global hydrogen electrolyser deployment, but Australia is gaining ground. What it needs is stronger policies and a more renewable focus.

The post Australia catching Europe in global hydrogen race, but it’s not all renewable appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New IEA report finds that a small shift in energy policy ambition could see China's CO2 energy sector emissions plateau in the mid-2020s instead of 2030.

The post China could meet energy emissions peak five years early, says IEA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ingeteam has signed a supply contract with Green Light Contractors Pty Ltd. (subsidiary of Elecnor S.A.) for what is set to be, once completed, the largest solar farm in Australia.

The post Ingeteam to supply its technology for the largest solar farm in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue aims for zero emissions steel production by 2040 as part of a new net zero scope-3 emissions target.

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