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Stage one of the new Project EnergyConnect transmission link gets NSW planning approval, set to underpin the South-west REZ.

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The expected growth of solar capacity needs long-term solutions. Right now, grid operators have to resort to curtailment as the last resort.

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World's biggest single solar project in UAE trials Tesla battery system as it looks to bulk up storage capacity.

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Turnbull says Morrison's absence from COP26 will send a message about his priorities, slamming the "nonsense of a gas led recovery."

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US developer Arevon signs deal to buy six gigawatt hours of Tesla Megapack battery storage for US projects.

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Rooftop solar nears 100% of South Australia demand, as AEMO prepares PV shutdowns and regulator acts on Taylor’s solar review.

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Nuclear power has been stagnant for three decades. There is one big difference with the situation 30 years ago: the reactor fleet was young then, now it is old.

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Quinbrook to build biggest solar and battery storage installation in UK.

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NSW's success in embracing a clean energy future comes by doing the things the Morrison government refuses to do.

The post NSW will halve emissions in a decade, by doing the things Morrison refuses to do appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Iberdrola to begin construction of 190MW solar farm in south-west NSW after sealing purchase from RES Australia.

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Software group Flux Federation believes there has been a turning point in EV adoption in Australia, and V2G technologies are poised for mass adoption.

The post Meridian subsidiary eyes Australian EV market for vehicle to grid software appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report finds green export industries like renewable hydrogen, green aluminium, and critical minerals, could triple the value of existing fossil fuel exports by 2050. 

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NSW to slash emissions by 50% by 2030 and become a renewable energy superpower, as state Coalition underlines divide with federal counterparts.

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NSW government to support households and businesses shift energy use out of peak periods with new Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.

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TransGrid will fast track spending on a key network upgrade in south-west NSW that will support wind and solar projects – even before it has obtained regulatory approval.

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Five years after its blackout, South Australia has the highest share of wind and solar, is the only state without supply shortfalls, and has reduced bills.

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Origin's investment in an innovative customer management platform pays dividends, with Octopus Energy surging to a A$5.5 billion valuation.

The post Origin’s big technology play pays off, as Octopus stake surges to $1.1bn appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Siemens Gamesa begins construction of what will be world's biggest wind turbine in Denmark.

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Evidence from takeover bids for Australia’s last two publicly listed electricity network services companies suggests consumers are paying more than they should.

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NZ signs up to "moonshot" collaboration with X, led by Audrey Zibelman, aimed at helping rapid decarbonisation of power systems.

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