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Miners need to think bigger and cooperate to tackle the heroic task of how much energy they're going to need.

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Huge 1,200 MWh Stanwell battery starts construction at site of coal generator due for closure, while work at half way mark at Tarong where another battery is being built at site of an ageing coal plant.

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Goldwind and local partner to file EIS for massive wind and battery project that will feature turbine bigger than any installed in Australia to date.

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Deputy Chair of Zero Emissions Noosa, Mark Purcell, is on a mission to get 50,000 households to electrify and install batteries.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Taking the pain out of an energy upgrade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian scientists have joined an elite club of just eight around the world, making a perovskite solar cell that can hit 30 per cent efficiency. 

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Plans to "repower" an ageing wind are seeking the all-clear from the federal environment minister, in what would be a significant first for Australia's wind industry.

The post One of Australia’s oldest wind farms could nearly double capacity by “repowering” with bigger turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Li-S Energy is making a powerful, lightweight battery for aviation and eVtol craft and plans to make as many parts in Australia as possible.

The post Australian battery maker opens first facility in Victoria, lands federal funds for expansion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar helps push minimum operational demand to record low levels in the middle of winter, in a challenge to "baseload" coal and the Coalition's nuclear fantasies.

The post Rooftop solar meets 80 pct of state’s electricity demand – in middle of winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plans to build a 600MW solar farm and two-hour big battery have joined the queue for assessment under the federal EPBC Act.

The post Huge NSW solar farm and big battery seeks federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s global fossil fuel carbon footprint is three times larger than its domestic footprint. Around 80% of the damage is done overseas.

The post Australia is doubling down on fossil fuel exports, and helping to blow global carbon budgets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Just over a month ago, the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland exploded, causing a massive methane plume and doing more damage in an hour that 10,000 tree saplings could offset in 10 years.

The post Huge methane plume from Queensland coal mine explosion underlines case for rapid closure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CS Energy's 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla Battery has commenced commercial operations at its site next to the largest remaining coal plant in Australia.

The post “Power on:” Queensland flicks the switch on its first publicly owned big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

State government works with coal fired power station owner on opportunities for workers to transition to offshore wind sector.

The post Victorian government outlines coal to offshore wind pathways for Gippsland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Big batteries step in as coal unit trips in Texas at peak time in midst of heatwave. "Always on" baseload needs back-up just as much as renewables.

The post Batteries step in as coal plant trips amid heatwave and near record demand in Texas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Albanese government needs to wise up that energy network monopolies are about to make their task of re-election much harder. 

The post Energy network monopolies are a cost of living nightmare for Bowen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Experts say it could be more than 100 years before Germany finds a final repository for its highly radioactive waste from nuclear power, and then builds it and transports it to the site.

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Battery storage developer Akaysha Energy says it has begun construction of its newest battery project, the $200 million Brendale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland. A “sod-turning” ceremony was held at the site next to the South Pine substation in the northern suburbs of Brisbane this week for the 205MW / 410MWh project, which […]

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Rebecca Colvin from ANU and John Cole from University of Southern Queensland and their takes on obtaining social licence for energy projects, and the lessons from King Island and CSG. Plus, news of the week.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: A civil war over renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A lot of gas technologies are far less efficient than many believe, and deliver heat at temperatures higher than processes actually require.

The post There are many smarter and cheaper alternatives to gas to fill gaps in supply from wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UNSW team behind solar tech that can generate power at night have locked in funding from the US Airforce – and been nominated for a prize. 

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