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A 100kW/1.5MWh demonstration zinc-air energy storage system, or ZESS, will be installed in Queens to demonstrate its long-duration energy storage capabilities.

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Japanese researchers say their lithium-air battery has shown some of the highest energy densities and best cycle life performances ever achieved.

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Genex kick-starts "milestone" tunneling works at the Kidston pumped hydro energy storage project in Queensland.

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A Melbourne and RMIT University-backed solar panel recycling factory is on track to start operating in late 2023, an update from the project team has said.

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Australian researchers say efforts to cut embodied emissions of aluminium would boost the climate benefits of solar power.

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Australian Energy Regulator publishes draft guidelines for the introduction of solar export tariffs, setting strict rules for networks and safeguards for consumers – but leaving some things open to interpretation.

The post Regulator outlines “solar tax” rules, says onus on networks to prove they need it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW planning department recommends expansion of Narrabri coal mine can proceed, despite conceding it's unclear how to assess its climate change impacts.

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If we want to solve climate change, we first need to transform our economic thinking. Relying on research and development to bring down costs is not an option.

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We take a closer look at 2021 in the Australian carbon market "by the numbers," and weigh the implications for 2022 – an election year.

The post A closer look the Australian carbon market in 2021 – a year of records appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Extraordinary:" Leading international weather body says 2021 still ranked among seven warmest years on record, despite cooling effects of consecutive La Niña events.

The post Even with La Niña, 2021 ranks as one of hottest years on record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government's green bank makes 32nd solar farm investment, this time for a 200MW Queensland project that is using bifacial panels and half-cut solar cells.

The post Blue Grass solar farm reaches financial close, with help from CEFC appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New BloombergNEF research says 2022 is set to mark an inflection point for global green hydrogen investment – provided governments get on board.

The post Renewable hydrogen costs “expected to plummet” by 2030 – here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New reports on the transmission and storage of hydrogen identify steps Western Australia will need to take on the road to becoming a global hydrogen powerhouse.

The post New reports help power Western Australia’s hydrogen future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infrastructure Capital Group buys majority stake in portfolio of solar projects developed by Providence Asset Group, with "low-risk" option to expand into hydrogen storage.

The post ICG buys stake in 40 small solar farms, option to dabble in hydrogen battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ANZ, NAB and Westpac have been criticised for helping to bankroll Woodside's massive expansion of LNG production, despite their climate pledges.

The post Big Australian banks slammed for funding massive gas “carbon bomb” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 240MW/480MWh project proposed by Maoneng for the Mornington Peninsula has been cleared for development by the state government.

The post Plans approved for biggest battery storage system in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scotland has awarded 17 leases for the development of nearly 25GW of offshore wind energy projects – roughly half of which will result in floating wind farms.

The post Scotland awards mammoth 25GW of offshore and floating offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

When China moves, the rest of the world follows. And on the electric vehicle front, the avalanche of technology, policy and finance moves is now unstoppable.

The post Skyrocketing EV sales in China signal no turning back for global energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian based Verdant Earth readies to list on the Nasdaq, to raise funds for its planned NSW biomass-to-hydrogen plant.

The post Austalian biomass-to-hydrogen venture readies for US public listing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria pushes ahead with major transmission upgrade, to open way for 1,500MW of additional renewable capacity and ease wind farm constraints.

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