RenewEconomy

Subscribe to RenewEconomy feed RenewEconomy
News and analysis for the clean energy economy
Updated: 2 hours 42 min ago

“Sun King” launches gigafactory for lightweight, flexible solar panels

Wed, 2022-01-12 11:47

Zhengrong Shi's Sunman Energy has launched a massive new 1GW production facility for the company's lightweight, flexible “solar skin” panels.

The post “Sun King” launches gigafactory for lightweight, flexible solar panels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

GoodWe rebrands, highlighting the role of smart tech in transforming the future of energy

Wed, 2022-01-12 11:20

GoodWe has refreshed its brand in line with the evolution of the global new energy space, emphasizing on collaboration and digitalization

The post GoodWe rebrands, highlighting the role of smart tech in transforming the future of energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Progress at Australia’s first offshore wind farm as Star of the South starts recruiting

Wed, 2022-01-12 08:42

Key progress at the 2.2GW Star of the South offshore wind farm, with job vacancies posted for key roles on the ground-breaking project.

The post Progress at Australia’s first offshore wind farm as Star of the South starts recruiting appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Ocean Grazer launches “infinitely scalable” ocean battery

Wed, 2022-01-12 08:26

Dutch start-up makes splash at 2022 Consumer Electronics Show with its “infinitely scalable” Ocean Battery energy storage system that sits on the seafloor.

The post Ocean Grazer launches “infinitely scalable” ocean battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

South Australia winds up 2021 with smashing new renewables record

Wed, 2022-01-12 08:18

South Australia’s wind and solar supplied an average of just over 100% of local demand every day for a record unbroken stretch of almost one week in December.

The post South Australia winds up 2021 with smashing new renewables record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

In 2022, nuclear power’s future looks grimmer than ever

Tue, 2022-01-11 13:39

Nuclear power plant after sunset Dusk landscape with big chimneys - optimisedAs new renewable energy capacity continues to boom, nuclear power generation declined in 2021 and the industry's future is grimmer than it has ever been.

The post In 2022, nuclear power’s future looks grimmer than ever appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Goldman Sachs backs Hydrostor in race to long duration energy storage

Tue, 2022-01-11 13:21

The Canadian company behind compressed air energy storage technology being rolled out in Australia has secured a $250m investment from Goldman Sachs.

The post Goldman Sachs backs Hydrostor in race to long duration energy storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Woodside pitches massive solar and battery plant, minuscule dent in emissions

Tue, 2022-01-11 12:16

Chichester Solar Farm Alinta FortescueOil and gas giant submits plans for up to 500MW of solar and battery storage to supply renewable power to industrial customers – including its own LNG operations – in WA Pilbara region.

The post Woodside pitches massive solar and battery plant, minuscule dent in emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Flotation Energy flags plan for offshore wind farm in Perth waters

Mon, 2022-01-10 14:43

floating wind ScotlandPlans to install a 500MW wind farm 20km off the coast of Perth are being investigated by UK outfit Flotation Energy.

The post Flotation Energy flags plan for offshore wind farm in Perth waters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Bulgana wind and battery hub enters new year fully operational

Mon, 2022-01-10 14:08

Neoen ends 2021 in Australia by achieving full-scale commercial operations at the Bulgana Green Power Hub, a 204MW wind farm paired with a 20MW/34MWh battery in Victoria.

The post Bulgana wind and battery hub enters new year fully operational appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Ultra-low cost solar “stretch goal” gets federal funding boost

Mon, 2022-01-10 13:51

UNSW Sydney's Scientia Professor Rose Amal. (Supplied).ARENA opens up to $40m in funding to expressions of interest from projects that promise to materially reduce the levelised cost of solar.

The post Ultra-low cost solar “stretch goal” gets federal funding boost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Generation record caps stunning year of Australian solar milestones

Mon, 2022-01-10 12:38

corowa solar farmAustralia’s stunning solar year that was 2021 ended with a final flourish, after December delivered a record for utility-scale PV generation.

The post Generation record caps stunning year of Australian solar milestones appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Sun Metals taps gravity energy storage tech in shift to “green zinc”

Mon, 2022-01-10 11:43

Korea Zinc’s boosts bid to make its Australian operations greenest in the world, in deal with Swiss "giga-scale" energy storage company, Energy Vault.

The post Sun Metals taps gravity energy storage tech in shift to “green zinc” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

“Don’t Look Up:” Hollywood tackles the myths that fuel climate denial

Mon, 2022-01-10 09:46

Hollywood’s primer on climate denial illustrates five myths that fuel the rejection of science – including a favourite of Australia's federal government.

The post “Don’t Look Up:” Hollywood tackles the myths that fuel climate denial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

ACT seeks to create short list for 250MW Canberra Big Battery project

Thu, 2021-12-23 12:10

connections canberra gas infrastructure black mountain tower - optimisedThe ACT government has issued its call for potential proponents to deliver its 250MW Canberra Big Battery.

The post ACT seeks to create short list for 250MW Canberra Big Battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

RenewEconomy is taking a short break. See you in 2022

Thu, 2021-12-23 12:02

Big thanks to all our readers, advertisers, sponsors, contributors, commenters and the hundreds of individual donors for your support and inspiration in 2021.

The post RenewEconomy is taking a short break. See you in 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Federal Court voids Beetaloo gas drilling grants, ruling they are legally invalid

Thu, 2021-12-23 11:27

 Empire Energy).The Federal Court has struck a blow to the Morrison government's gas expansion plans, ruling $21 million in Beetaloo gas drilling grants are invalid.

The post Federal Court voids Beetaloo gas drilling grants, ruling they are legally invalid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Why Stanwell has the most bankable renewable hydrogen project in Australia

Thu, 2021-12-23 11:25

hydrogen refuelling - canva - optimisedRenewable hydrogen must get its costs down to be competitive. But Stanwell is in the box seat for hydrogen projects in Australia.

The post Why Stanwell has the most bankable renewable hydrogen project in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Solar Insiders Podcast: The highs and lows of 2021

Thu, 2021-12-23 10:05

Chichester Solar Farm Alinta FortescueSolar taxes, solar switch-offs, 100 per cent solar, amazing technology cost predictions and some stunning innovations. And it all happened in 2021.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The highs and lows of 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Big win for virtual power plants as AEMO backs off on metering changes

Thu, 2021-12-23 10:02

rooftop solarBig win for virtual power plants - including rooftop solar, batteries and EVs - as AEMO adjusts proposed changes to metering speeds.

The post Big win for virtual power plants as AEMO backs off on metering changes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Categories: Around The Web

Pages