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ESB starts over in search for a "capacity mechanism" in Australia's main grid, and is seeking a new round of submissions.

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Former PM Malcolm Turnbull says technologies needed for net zero transition already available, compares hydrogen produced using CCS to 'clean coal'.

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New Zealand creates new $4.5 billion climate resilience fund, to fund renewables and adaptation projects, using money collected from major emitters.

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Macquarie will join forces with European chemicals giant Nobian to build green hydrogen facilities targeting hard to abate industries.

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Global oil major continues long march to “new energy” with the acquisition from Macquarie of a major US utility-scale solar and big battery developer.

The post Shell goes bigger on solar and batteries with major new US acquisition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Greenspot lodges development application for Wallerawang battery, and it hopes to have the first stage in operation in just two years.

The post Greenspot submits application for 1,000MWh big battery at former coal plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nigel talks to solar retailers and installers about the highs and lows of the 2021 solar coaster, and finds out what's in store for 2022.

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How can cost-effective, reliable, zero emission electricity be provided? And how can we transition from fossil gas heating, hot water and cooking?

The post How much seasonal energy storage will we really need? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK's latest and biggest renewables auction round targets mostly offshore wind, but also has funds for solar PV and emerging energy technologies.

The post UK opens biggest ever renewable tender, seeking 12 gigawatts of new capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue and Incited in talks to replace fossil hydrogen facility with renewables, in what would be biggest project of its type to date,

The post Fortescue and Incitec in talks for Australia’s first large scale renewable ammonia plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plans to build 340MW wind farm off north west tip of Tasmania face blocking move under Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act.

The post Huge Tasmania wind farm faces Aboriginal cultural heritage claim appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alinta and Fortescue open largest solar farm outside of the main grids, and it accounts for 100 pct of daytime electricity needs of two nearby mines.

The post Fortescue and Alinta switch on Australia’s biggest solar farm outside of main grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Second stage of what will be the biggest wind farm in South Australia - at least for a time - has begun sending power to the grid.

The post South Australia adds another wind farm as it moves towards 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Before stopping to ask people what sort of energy system they would like, the industry is moving forward with a technology vision that risks leaving many people behind.

The post Why it’s vital to put people at the heart of the energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Developer says it has signed off on designs for a $10.7 billion green hydrogen facility in Karratha, starts search for investors.

The post Australian firm signs off on designs for $10.7bn green hydrogen project in Pilbara appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Booming rooftop solar is not only helping break variable renewable records, it also it means resilience to thermal plant breakdowns in the middle of the day.

The post Know your NEM: Solar steps up to support unreliable summer coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Continuing to deny the impending end of coal-fired generation is simply not in the interest of coal workers and their communities.

The post The end of coal is coming, fast. Governments must urgently support a “just transition’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen has doubled the size of its proposed Capital big battery, and started construction, after eyeing emerging market opportunities.

The post Neoen doubles size of Capital big battery, begins construction in ACT appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate think tank says emissions targets of both the Coalition and Labor fall well short of the ambition needed for Australia to remain competitive.

The post “So much at stake:” Australia urged to set 75 pct emissions target for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria to move forward to formal tender for 1.5GW of new wind and solar in new renewable zones, as CEFC also pitches in.

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