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Former PM Turnbull and mining billionaire Andrew Forrest launch new body to advocate for green only hydrogen sector, both slamming CCS as a failure.

The post Turnbull and Forrest push “green only” hydrogen, dismiss carbon capture appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pool prices are consistently below zero in the middle of the day, a strong signal for battery storage, and for coal generators to learn to dance.

The post It’s spring on the NEM, when daytime prices go negative and coal plants learn to dance appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ESB solutions appear driven by fear of the "dunkelflaute" - wind and solar droughts. But we need to think differently about the modern grid.

The post The ESB’s Energy Market Mechanism: are we asking the right question? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL gets planning approval for a 50MW battery at Broken Hill, but its fate may still depend on network and storage choices by Transgrid.

The post AGL gets approval for 50MW battery at Broken Hill to support wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sun Cable expands to a solar project of up to 20GW and up to 42GWh of battery storage, as it gains approval from Indonesia for a sub-sea cable.

The post Sun Cable: World’s biggest solar and battery project expands again, gets Indonesia approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EnergyAustralia brings forward closure date for 1,400MW Mt Piper power station, as it commits to exit coal by 2040.

The post EnergyAustralia accelerates closure of Mt Piper coal plant ahead of ministers meeting appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The 209MW second stage of the Murra Warra wind farm in western Victoria is claiming rights to the largest wind turbine in Australia, for now.

The post “Australia’s largest” wind turbine installed at Murra Warra – but bigger to come appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Analysis: AER' owns guidelines say court actions should be focused on blatant, ongoing or serious disregard for the law. Is that Hornsdale?

The post AER sues Hornsdale battery: Fair cop or regulatory over-reach? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angus Taylor to receive push back from energy ministers over contentious energy market reforms, as states and territories resist 'coalkeeper' plan.

The post Energy ministers set for showdown, as ACT joins capacity market dissenters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Victorian EPA and three coal power generators taken to court over alleged failures to regulate emissions, in key test of Victorian climate laws.

The post Victorian EPA and three coal plants sued over failures to regulate emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There are many options to manage the energy transition that don’t involve capacity payments.

The post “Race to replace”: We need to tie new energy capacity with the exit of old generators appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The 120MW Gangarri solar farm in Queensland overcomes a troubled construction history to produce its first signs of generation.

The post Shell’s Gangarri solar farm delivers “first glimmers” of output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW energy minister Matt Kean on why he chose a Tesla Model 3, the state’s EV and renewables vision, and getting out of coal.

The post The Driven Podcast: “Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Regulator takes Tesla big battery at Hornsdale to court over its alleged failure to deliver promised FCAS services when the country's biggest coal unit tripped.

The post Regulator takes Tesla big battery to court for failing to properly back up broken coal plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Kon Flaherty from Green Energy Technologies in Queensland shows how to find a point of difference in an increasingly crowded solar market.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Differentiation and how to find it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

China deals "killer" blow to Australian coal exports, Biden doubles global climate finance, while Morrison announces he has a plan for a plan.

The post China delivers “killer blow” to coal as Morrison courts Joe Biden appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A majority of AGL shareholders support motion calling for a Paris aligned business transition, as bid by teenager for board seat falls short.

The post AGL gets climate action lesson from angry investors and inspired teenager appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New study says Australia is "ripe" for offshore wind, and could use its expertise to tap into floating platforms and use coal plant infrastructure.

The post Australia “ripe” for floating wind farms, as 4GW earmarked for NSW coal ports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK consumers are having to pay the cost of confused government policy, and this winter promises to be particularly challenging.

The post Gas price spike: How UK government failures made a global crisis worse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Edify wins planning approval for 1GW green hydrogen project, including large scale and behind the meter solar and storage, in new eco industrial precinct.

The post Edify wins planning approval for 1GW green hydrogen and battery facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.