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CEFC looking at opportunities in green hydrogen after a year of big grid and big battery investments, and as it looks for "harder to abate" sectors.

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Mild conditions deliver a new winter demand "low" on Sunday, the new, rooftop solar inspired bête noire for the market operator.

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"Big Pharma" is enjoying a much-needed reputational boost off the back of Covid-19 vaccines, and it is now dosing up on climate action and renewable energy.

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Australia’s solar market is seeing a significant shake-up of top-selling inverter and panel brands, as retailers struggle against multiple pricing pressure points.

The post Shipping blues: Solar PV price crunch drives shift to lower-cost suppliers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Key business group plays down threat of carbon border adjustment mechanisms, but warns net zero pledges will slash demand for Australian coal and gas.

The post Net zero pledges, not border taxes, are biggest threat to Australia’s fossil fuel exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Santos says its flagship CCS project needs a carbon price, and it is counting on a $70/tonne price by 2030.

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"Get on with it, or to get out of the way." NSW energy minister Matt Kean warns LNP leaders to act on climate change, or risk getting voted out.

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Bluescope sets net zero target and says renewables and green hydrogen the key, not gas.

The post Steel giant snubs gas on road to net zero, focus on renewables and green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A breakthrough in the development of organic solar cells could deliver a much-needed boost in efficiency and get them further along the road to commercialisation.

The post Bendy, lightweight organic solar cells could be fast-tracked by new research appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Blue hydrogen is often touted as a low-carbon fuel, but new report by Cornell and Stanford researchers shows it is likely much worse for the climate.

The post Study finds blue hydrogen worse for climate than burning coal or gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy storage hopeful files two patent applications for battery recycling processes, saying products could no longer go to landfill.

The post Australia storage start-up applies for li-ion battery recycling patents appeared first on RenewEconomy.

University student makes pitch for AGL board seat, as Matt Canavan disgraces himself by wondering if Taliban will support net zero.

The post Melbourne uni student takes tilt at AGL board, to cut emissions at the source appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How urgent is the need to prepare Australia's grids to accommodate 100 per cent renewables? Ask Victoria.

The post The day wind and solar nearly met 100 per cent of demand in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

More leadership changes at Australia's clean energy companies, with new CEO appointed for both New Energy Solar and Windlab.

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IPCC report falls on deaf ears in Canberra, as AGL scrambles to adapt. We talk to IPCC contributor Martina Linnenluecke.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Will IPCC overcome Morrison’s prosperity doctrine? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New investment in large scale wind and solar projects has come to a virtual halt in Australia, thanks to the ESB and unhelpful interventions from the federal government.

The post Wind and solar projects take “material hit” from ESB and Morrison appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nigel Morris has an extended test drive with Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle.

The post Video: Living with a Livewire in lockdown appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Total annualised wind and solar output has reached a new benchmark of 50TWh on Australia's main grid, and pushed prices down again.

The post Wind and solar push annualised output to 50TWh, fan lower prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bill Gates-backed liquid metal battery company secures another $200 million and some big new backers to advance production plans.

The post Bill Gates-backed liquid metal battery company secures $A200 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Distribution networks finally given responsibility for supporting household solar exports, but they shouldn’t be charging for them.

The post Solar export tax: An unhelpful “solution” to a problem that’s already been solved appeared first on RenewEconomy.