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Independent advice to ESB warned against capacity mechanism championed by Angus Taylor, and which may pay coal plants to do things they can't do.

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Angus Taylor's main goal when he became energy minister was to stop wind and solar in their tracks. He may finally be succeeding.

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Clean Energy Finance Corp boss Ian Learmonth has an EV, but no garage, and struggles to find a fast EV charger in the city. He shares his views on the EV transition.

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The ESB's recommended energy market reforms include proposal that could lump some wind and solar projects with the costs of network congestion.

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APA reports mixed earnings from its wind and solar farms, but is keeping wary eye on the proposed Copperstring project in Queensland.

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Labor to ramp up scrutiny of energy minister's involvement in $21 million Beetaloo gas grants, but won't back Greens call to abolish the program altogether.

The post Labor to target Taylor’s role in grants given to gas company with Liberal Party links appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Up to $US68 billion of US coal and gas assets could end up stranded as mix of federal and state policy incentives drive rapid shift to renewables.

The post Lessons from the US, where politically boosted renewables leave coal and gas in dust appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Announcing its annual result, NZ renewables gen-tailer confirms ongoing review of Australian businesses, due to significant political and regulatory uncertainty.

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Vast majority of big utilities, battery storage, inverter and software suppliers say AEMO's proposed reforms could kill market for virtual power plants.

The post “Backward step:” Industry warns VPPs could be killed by AEMO metering changes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

China's MingYang Smart Energy unveils 16MW, 264-metre tall offshore wind turbine which now rates as the world’s largest.

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A group of new energy companies led by Tesla and Enphase call for focus on new technologies, rather than mechanisms to prop up ageing coal fleet.

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From an unknown product in the mid-90s Fronius inverters now have 40% of Australia's inverter market. CEO of Fronius Australia, Hans Enwagner, discusses what the future holds for inverter technology and how it will impact solar businesses.

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After two-and-a-half years of work, the much needed post-2025 redesign of Australia's main electricity market could still be 18 months away.

The post Controversial capacity market details still 18 months away, ESB tells ministers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spark says it plans to be significant player in renewables, along with its network plays, but will new owners have the same vision?

The post Renewables to deliver bigger returns as Spark seeks to “reinvent green grid” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Turning point: Volvo receives delivery of fossil-free steel, marking a significant milestone both for green metals production and auto-industry emissions.

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The Victorian Supreme Court rules in favour of wind farm developer, dismissing a community group's legal challenge to planning permits.

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Bomen solar farm collects $1 million in liquidated damages after fault that took the facility off line for three weeks in January.

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WA government chips in funds to help establish coast off Albany as the southern hemisphere's first testing site for wave energy generation technology.

The post Albany bids to become global wave power hub with state funding boost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Empire Energy's path to securing a $21 million grant to drill for gas in the Beetaloo Basin started with a $4,500 Liberal Party fundraiser.

The post Timeline to gas grant: Empire paid $4,500 to attend Liberal fundraiser, before site visit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Grattan calls for $10 billion industrial transformation future fund to start "bending the curve" on industry emissions.

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