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Trina Solar has formally joined the global Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge.

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Solar sales guru Dean Mannix on how to compete in a brutally competitive environment.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Golden rules for effective solar sales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Research led by Monash Uni says accuracy of wind and solar forecasts boosted by 45%.

The post Monash team boosts solar and wind generation forecast accuracy by 45% appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Adani says it wants kids to take personal responsibility for climate action, while new research shows the depth of its fossil fuel ambitions.

The post Adani says it wants kids to take climate action, while it grows fossil fuel empire appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There are many new forms of cryptocurrency, collectively termed “altcoins”, which are far greener than bitcoin – and to which investors are now turning.

The post Bitcoin alternatives could be answer to energy-guzzling cryptocurrencies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's biggest wind farm finally obtains registration - at least for part of the project - after a long delay, and can now begin production.

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"We are now in a race to "electrify everything". ANU opens new research lab to test distributed energy technologies in real-world conditions.

The post “A race to electrify everything:” ANU lab to fast-track distributed energy technologies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Massive 50 gigawatt wind and solar project proposed by CWP and Intercontinental - the two parties behind the 26GW Asia Renewable Energy Hub.

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After years of Coalition interference - and attempts to depose its CEO - AGL has been forced to undertake emergency measures to save its business.

The post How years of Coalition interference left AGL with no option but to split in two appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Community members quit AusNet consultation group, saying they had been misinformed by network operator over its major grid transmission plans.

The post “Last straw:” Community members slam AusNet grid plans, quit consultations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One hour spent on Zoom generates less CO2 than driving a car a kilometre. Going virtual is actually a good thing for emissions.

The post Zooming versus flying: The net climate impacts of internet use appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The failure of policy makers and regulators is now being felt in the electricity market, and consumers are being sent the bill.

The post Winter energy price shock: Regulators and policy makers are to blame appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Number of forced outages from Australia's feet of ageing coal fired generators jumped sharply in the last financial year.

The post Chart of the Day: Australia’s ageing coal plants are not so reliable appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Burning roundwood and stemwood for power actually emits more CO2 than coal per unit of energy generated. The practice must be stopped.

The post Why burning trees for energy makes no sense appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"The technology allows for it, but the rules are getting in the way." Why Australia's hybrid wind, solar and battery facilities can't work together.

The post Wind, solar and battery hybrids desperately need a change in market rules appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal environment minister flags appeal of Federal Court order that she has a duty of care to protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions.

The post “Embarrassing:” Ley to appeal court ruling she has duty of care to young people on emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alinta’s Gary Bryant on how battery storage is accelerating the shift to renewables.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Batteries accelerating shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Battery storage installations are getting bigger and delivering more services as the market shifts more rapidly to wind and solar.

The post Batteries getting bigger and leaping to four-hour storage as market changes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of the largest floating solar projects in the world has been completed and is sending power to the grid.

The post Singapore’s largest floating solar plant begins commercial operation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Synergy says its 100MW/200MWh big battery has been given the green light for development at a decommissioned fossil fuel power station.

The post First big battery on WA’s main grid gains development approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.