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The $4 billion merger of Orocobre and Galaxy merger would create the fifth largest pure-play lithium chemicals company in the world.

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AGL Energy will progress early works on a plan to convert an upper Hunter coal mine to pumped hydro energy storage, after promising preliminary studies.

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Morrison's latest energy deal will deliver gas that South AUstralia doesn't need any more, but could hasten shift to renewables in that state.

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German utility Uniper drops plans for Gas import terminal in port of Wilhelmshaven, aims to build a green hydrogen hub at the site instead.

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Tesla drops price of all variants of Model 3 by up to 6% in Australia.

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Origin Energy cuts profits after losing gas price arbitration, leaving the company paying more for gas and earning less for generation.

The post Origin Energy stung by gas price ruling, slashes earning forecast appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy giant RWE strikes hydrogen trading deal with H2U that could see a South Australia facility expand to 1.5GW and deliver green hydrogen to Germany.

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Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute achieves record conversion efficiency for both-sides contacted silicon solar cells, the industry standard for solar cell production.

The post Fraunhofer ISE sets new world efficiency record for both-sides-contacted solar cell appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ACT issues call for proposals for massive 250MW network of distributed big batteries.

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"More gas units will not increase the need for gas generation." Transmission company doubts Angus Taylor's 1,000MW Kurri Kurri gas plant will be built.

The post Transmission company questions Taylor’s gas plant, saying it would be rarely used appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A “precariously” dangled shipping container said to have endangered the lives of workers at the 189MW Suntop solar farm in New South Wales is being investigated.

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The ElectraNet battery at Dalrymple has kicked plenty of goals in its first two years of operation, including earning enough revenue to repay a $12m grant.

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Though Facebook has announced a major renewable milestone, the platform continues to struggle with climate and renewable misinformation on its platform.

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The cost of wind power could drop by half or more over the next 30 years, allowing wind to play a bigger role in future electricity networks.

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Melbourne-based "solar hydro" tech company gets new investment from equity partner Photon, to boost plans for 100MW/1,000MWh solar + storage project.

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JinkoSolar, one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that according to SunWiz’s “2020 Australia Solar Year in Review” Report

The post JinkoSolar Confirmed its Leading Position in Australian PV Market as No.1 Modules Supplier in 2020 Rooftop Distribution Business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Eric Coldham from Star of the South discusses the massive 2GW offshore wind project in Victoria that could be up and running in 2028. Plus: Te gas bauble bursts.

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Construction of Australia's first pumped hydro project in several decades to begin after Genex locks in final contracts and finance.

The post Kidston pumped hydro construction to start this month after Genex locks in finance appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As rooftop solar installations set new records, new protocols are governing what and when is being generated and consumed in the home.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The new controls on solar, EVs and air-con appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The OECD's criticism of Australia's climate record comes two months before former finance minister Matthias Cormann takes over as secretary-general.

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