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If we must have a solar tax, let’s make sure it allows for flexibility in connection and tariff options for solar system owners as well as the networks.

The post The “solar tax”: Why should households be charged to generate power? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Taylor stacks Climate Change Authority with fossil fuel allies, including former Origin CEO Grant King, and the self-styled head of the "greenhouse mafia".

The post Taylor names gas industry advocates to Climate Change Authority board appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Biden might be on the verge of a historic climate ambition update. If it's true, Morrison is will face unprecedented pressure.

The post If Biden doubles climate ambition, where will that leave Angus Taylor? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Texas hits an incredible new wind record in March, as the fallout from the major February blackout continues.

The post Texas hits major new wind record as regulator criticised for blackout report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Green hydrogen will be cheaper than gas by 2050 in many markets, says BloombergNEF, in one of the most bullish assessments yet.

The post Green hydrogen will be cheaper than natural gas by 2050: BNEF appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Major transmission upgrades, including new link to South Australia and renewable energy zones in NSW, now in doubt after AEMC refuses rule change request.

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Longi has released a unique program designed to reward Australian solar installers selling and installing solar systems in Australia.

The post Australian first – LONGi launches innovative installer rewards program appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scientists have recorded a surprising rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide and methane levels over 2020, complicating predictions of a Covid reprieve.

The post Atmospheric CO2 and methane levels soar to record highs despite pandemic appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Great Britain’s electricity grid was the greenest it’s ever been on Easter Monday, thanks to good wind and solar conditions, and low demand.

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Logan Goldie-Scot, head of clean power research at BloombergNEF, discusses supply chain and price forecasts for battery storage, EVs and green hydrogen. Plus: Not so Kean on Turnbull, and Walcha’s big play.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The future of batteries, EVs and hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The company’s 2020 full-year financial results show operating revenue of RMB 29.418 billion, 26%.

The post Trina Solar reports 26% increase in revenue and module shipments of 15.915GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Local production of electrolysers, EV charging equipment and solar panel recycling to be prioritised through the Modern Manufacturing Initiative.

The post Solar panel and battery recycling to get boost from Modern Manufacturing fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Some of the claims made by advocates of the solar export fee, or the sun tax, do not bear scrutiny.

The post The sun tax debate: misconception and false-accusation? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Norway's gargantuan oil fund has begun its shifts towards investing more heavily in renewable energy projects.

The post Norway’s giant oil fund invests in renewable energy for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW deputy premier Jon Barilaro could not have chosen better backdrops to highlight the state's big ugly coal problem.

The post The perfect backdrop for NSW’s big ugly coal problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scotland sources more than 97 per cent of its electricity demand from renewables in 2020, as Great Britain's electricity grid records its 'greenest moment'.

The post Scotland’s renewable record cements its place as UK’s onshore wind hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

InterContinental Energy, the green hydrogen developer behind the Asian Renewable Energy Hub, has announced a string of top-level hires.

The post InterContinental goes on hiring spree for huge green hydrogen project in WA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia breaks yet another record for rooftop solar installations, with homes and businesses adding 317MW of systems in March – an all-time high for national monthly installs.

The post Unstoppable: Rooftop solar market notches up new all-time high in March appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Hyundai's new electric vehicle platform allows for big changes in its first specialised EV design, but the most exciting development might be its "vehicle to load" option.

The post Preview: Why the new Ioniq 5 heralds a step change in electric vehicles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

From solar tower project, to TESS demonstration, to big battery? 1414 Degrees says new Aurora modelling shows starting with a bigger battery and no solar makes better sense.

The post Aurora project could start life as big battery, as 1414 rethinks business case appeared first on RenewEconomy.