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Taylor now says wind and solar boom has been "excellent news", but is pushing for a new market mechanism that could protect coal and gas.

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Japan to use ammonia to co-fire a 1GW coal plant in trial that could lead to development of Australia's biggest wind and solar project.

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Australian Energy Market Operator underlines need for rapid upgrade to nagional grid and market systems, warning Australia is hurtling towards 100% renewables.

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RenewEconomy has launched a Big Battery Storage Map of Australia, highlighting all the major battery storage projects in the country.

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Labor moves to cancel out Taylor's new ARENA regulations, as department officials confirm they could extend to funding gas projects.

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HIP unveiled ambitious plans to build 10GW of offshore wind to help power UK after it shutters its last coal plant and first generation nuclear.

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Jemena calls for a dedicated renewable gas target to underpin hydrogen transition and defend that status of gas infrastructure such as pipelines.

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A new study shows a steady pipeline of wind, solar and storage planned to connect to the US grid as Biden steps up ambitions.

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Australia is entering its fifth-year of post-blackout hysteria, but a lack of real blackouts mean the threat has to be fabricated.

The post The curious case of Tomago: fake blackouts feeding a fossil fuelled future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Shell and Edify in landmark deal to build a 100MW big battery in Riverina as part of new electricity supply agreement with NSW government.

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Endeavour Energy gets smart about better managing record numbers of residential rooftop solar systems, with not a solar export charge in sight.

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Energy retailer asks ACCC to investigate sustained price spikes in NSW as analysts question why some gas generators remained idle as prices soared.

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Australian Greens propose laws to make fossil fuel companies legally liable for climate change, labelling contradictory Morrison government budget "crazy".

The post “It is crazy:” Greens push new climate laws after Coalition’s fossil fuel subsidy spree appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research shows Australia is lagging behind international peers in emissions reductions, despite what the Morrison government may claim.

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Following two recent price hikes, Tesla has cut the Australian retail price of a Powerwall 2 home battery system.

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Taxpayer funded Kurri Kurri gas plant will help give Snowy Hydro dominance of the NSW, Victoria and South Australia markets. But will it protect from battery storage?

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G7 efforts to stamp out coal accelerate ahead of a major June meeting - another source of pressure for Australia's reticent leadership.

The post G7 Countries agree to end coal financing before end of 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Changes to inverter standards will require new solar inverters to play a much more active role in the broader grid. So what does this mean for consumers?

The post Explainer: Solar inverters have a new, important role to play – are you affected? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMC seeks to calm fears over proposed solar export charges, but not everyone is convinced it will leave solar owners better off.

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Andrew Dickson from CWP explains why Australia’s biggest wind and solar project - 26GW - will likely focus on green ammonia. Plus: Taylor’s fossil fuel frenzy.

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