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Epuron moves forward with what would be the biggest wind farm in northern Queensland, close to what was the state's only wind farm for nearly 20 years.

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New report questions assumptions over costs and benefits of new transmission link for Snowy 2.0, and why consumers will be lumped with the cost.

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The new NSW waste-to-energy plan shifts incineration projects out of Sydney and into the regions. Can it win support?

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Greg Hannan, the head strategy at three Victoria network owners, on why batteries will be hanging from poles, and the need for more storage.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Pole Position – Networks want more battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

University of Sydney spin off Gelion secures a deal to have its long-life and fire resistant battery technology manufactured in Australia.

The post Gelion strikes Sydney manufacturing deal for “safe and durable” zinc-bromide battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ASX-listed Infratil to make a may pivot to the Asian renewables market, after exiting Australia with the sale of Tilt Renewables.

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NSW energy minister says "we absolutely can" end coal generation by 2030, and says he won't appeal a recent court case.

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South Australia to introduce flexible exports for new and upgraded systems as it seeks to manage the growing dominance of rooftop solar.

The post Flexible PV: South Australia trials new solar export rules as it heads to 100 pct solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The first big standalone battery in Queensland grid has begun charging and discharging in the first phase of is commissioning process.

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Commissioner rebuked by judge presiding over civil case that is being watched closely for its ruling on whether a wind farm can be considered a "nuisance."

The post Court admonishment and site visits feature in wind turbine “nuisance case” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ARENA says it is still bringing itself "up to speed" on CCS technologies, as agency pivots to Angus Taylor's preferred technologies in new investment plan.

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Japanese company plans to build autonomous battery ships to transfer offshore wind electricity to the main grid.

The post Battery ships: Japanese company’s innovative plan to transfer offshore wind power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report identifies which fossil fuel companies and lobby groups are exerting the greatest control over the federal government on climate policy.

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Australia has easily beaten its previous record for the share of renewables on its main grid, reaching 58.3 per cent  just after noon on Thursday – and also setting a new record for the share of wind and solar in the grid. The new record, according to data from OpenNEM, was set at 12.30pm, and […]

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New documents reveal that gas company Santos paid for a specially chartered flight for Keith Pitt to attend a company media event in Darwin.

The post Gas company Santos flew resources minister Keith Pitt on chartered jet to Darwin event, documents reveal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Benoy Thanjan, CEO and founder of Reneu Energy and host of the Solar Mavericks Podcast, spells out the similarities and the stark differences in how Australia and the US are adopting solar.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: A US perspective on Australian solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's eternal quest to protect its fossil fuel industry has caused an incredible and embarrassing international climate policy incident for the hosts of COP26.

The post UK trade deal: Morrison begins COP26 season by causing a major international mess appeared first on RenewEconomy.

RES and Energy Estate propose a 900MW wind, solar and battery project, part of a plan for 2GW of renewables to support major industrial loads.

The post Huge wind, solar and battery project proposed for central Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Virtually all of Australia's coal reserves must go unburnt, and global fossil fuel use must peak 'over next decade', new research finds.

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A mobile plug-and-play solar plant will help power greener hydrogen production at the world’s largest open pit platinum mine, and fuel the world’s largest HFC mining truck.

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