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Fortescue signs exclusive agreement with TasPorts to lock in a Bell Bay location for its massive 250MW green hydrogen project.

The post Fortescue inks land deal for massive Tasmania green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The operational 103MW Yarranlea solar farm developed by Risen Energy in Queensland’s Darling Downs region has announced the close of a senior debt facility.

The post Yarranlea solar farm secures finance with Infradebt, on “merchant” basis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EnergyAustralia says it hopes to seal cracks in coal mine embankment this week, but the really big decision – where to divert the river – has not been taken.

The post Yallourn stuck on quarter capacity as scramble continues to save coal mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New billion-dollar charity partnership to unlock finance and resources to provide reliable renewable electricity to the over three billion people globally who currently go without.

The post IKEA & Rockefeller foundations pledge $US1 billion renewable energy catalyst appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Morrison government has called for feedback on new "guarantee of origin" certification scheme to track hydrogen production.

The post Federal government seeks input on proposed hydrogen “guarantee of origin” scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sussan Ley's bizarre decision to block a major renewable hydrogen project is now also ironical, as the environment minister cries foul over lack of consultation on UNESCO's Great Barrier Reef call.

The post “Blindsided,” says Ley, as developers reel from shock renewable hydrogen decision appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Is Matt Kean's ambitious new EV policy enough to make NSW the Norway of Australia? Is that even the right baseline to be using?

The post Will Matt Kean’s EV policy really make NSW the Norway of Australia? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Having realised it's a "bit on the nose," the gas industry's new marketing strategy plays into the Morrison government's big lie that we need gas for future prosperity.

The post Gas industry mirrors Morrison, pivots to message of energy security appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Despite appearances, this is not a problem about rooftop solar exports. The real problem lies in how network sunk costs are recovered from consumers.

The post Solar tax debate futile unless we tackle the “original sin” of price regulation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ASX-listed TNG Limited signs agreement with Malaysian renewable hydrogen facility to supply locally developed vanadium redox flow batteries.

The post Australian flow battery tech picked for Malaysian green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It might sound like the fossil fuel industry is on the defensive after a landmark court ruling and two shareholder votes, but how much power do these decisions really carry?

The post Court rulings add pressure, but it’s the market that will drive fossil fuel giants to change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Smaller energy retailers welcome ACCC and AER investigations into potential market gaming by Snowy Hydro gas plant.

The post Small retailers welcome investigation into Snowy gas plant bidding practices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In 2021 we are learning that relying on a few old coal generators, owned by an oligopoly, makes electricity expensive and unreliable – and how AEMO and China aren't helping.

The post Australia’s policy recipe for expensive and unreliable electricity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Barnaby Joyce re-installed as Deputy PM after conflict erupts within the Nationals over climate targets.

The post Barnaby Joyce returns as deputy PM as Nationals implode over net-zero targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plans to build a massive renewable hydrogen hub including up to 26GW of wind and solar in WA Pilbara rejected by federal Morrison government on environmental grounds.

The post “Clearly unacceptable:” Morrison government blocks massive Pilbara renewable hydrogen hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It doesn't matter who's leader of the Nationals – the Morrison government's net-zero greenwashing narrative is already written and is very, very easy to predict.

The post Australia will likely adopt a net-zero target by COP26. It will be a bad target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW government aims for 50 per cent EVs for new vehicle sales by 2030 as part of an ambitious $490m incentive package that will abolish stamp duty.

The post NSW unveils $490 million support package for electric vehicles, waives stamp duty on new sales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Networks expert and consumer advocate Mike Swanston shares his vision for Grid 3.0, and the central role that solar will play in it.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Grid 3.0 – What will the grid look like? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Company hopes to repair cracks in the embankment next to the Yallourn mine by the middle of next week, but didn't reveal plans for river diversion.

The post EnergyAustralia has three options to avert Yallourn mine collapse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

LONGI Solar has unveiled it’s new Hi-MO N module, and launch a new “Lifecycle Quality” standard and showcase further module efficiency gains up to 25.21%.

The post LONGi launches N-type TOPcon bifacial module at SNEC 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.