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New Zealand Green Investment Finance commits $NZ78 million to support the development of five projects being developed by Far North Solar Farm.

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New analysis from McKinsey & Co investigates why renewable energy deployment is falling behind what is needed to reach global targets.

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AEMO says the electricity outlook has improved since 2023, but further delays to projects or dampeners on investment mean "reliability will deteriorate.”

The post New solar, wind and battery boosts reliability outlook, but AEMO says no room for more delay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The miner has pulled its 1.7GW H2Tas project from the federal environment approvals process after two years in the queue.

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The NSW side of the line will now start, although the amount Transgrid has raised is $100m less than the ceiling approved by the regulator.

The post Transgrid locks in $700 million to start works on NSW side of VNI West network upgrade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue Metals CEO says he sees "endless opportunities" for green metals industry in Australia, as green hydrogen takes a back seat in the company's ambitions.

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Australia's largest gas infrastructure business says it plans to spend most of its capex on bespoke renewables in the Pilbara over the next two years.

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Snowy Hydro confirms that its new "fast-start, on demand" Hunter Power Plant will begin operations, not on hydrogen, not on gas, but on costly and polluting diesel fuel.

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It seems less and less likely an energy only market is the right design for a heavily renewables grid.

The post Australia’s energy only market is setting up a lose-lose situation for new wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia is headed for a future where solar is on every rooftop. The electricity market must be redesigned to see this as a resource to slash consumer bills – and not a risk. 

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Trinasolar has successfully begun commercial operations at a new agri-voltaic solar project in Japan that combines solar modules with a yam crop that thrives in the shade.

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Rooftop solar sends operational demand on Australia's main grid to a new winter low, as coal, wind and solar all forced to dramatically curtail output.

The post Rooftop PV sends grid demand to new winter low, as big wind and solar hit by record curtailment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's only domestic solar module maker has signed a deal to source its aluminium frames from a local manufacturer, with an eye to a giga-scale future.

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"We search the planet for places like this." Two regional Queensland cities have been hailed as the "solution" to Australia's renewable energy ambitions.

The post Two regional cities may be key to unlocking Australian renewable and green export future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victorian water utility says it has completed its transition to 100 per cent renewables, eight years after setting its target.

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WA's parliamentary inquiry into domestic gas supply has failed to look at solutions that could help manage its shortage problem and reduce emissions. 

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Big batteries projects are charging ahead beyond all expectations, helped by plunging costs. But where is the wind and solar, and what are the big utilities up to?

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Recent research shows there is a $6.7 billion missed opportunity if newly electrified hot water systems aren’t used as a flexible resource.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Unlocking the power of hot water appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian renewables gentailer Zen Energy signs PPA to buy the majority of the output of a hybrid solar and battery plant being built in New South Wales.

The post Zen inks deal to buy output from first solar and battery hybrid project in New South Wales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Biggest battery in Queensland to double in size after AGL signs up to a 10-year "virtual" contract as big generators lock in to battery storage.

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