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Group of 300 climate-concerned lawyers seek judicial review of the processes Climate Commission used to calculate carbon budgets.

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Remote renewables specialist says plan to power an Antarctic research station on Ross Island with 100% wind and battery storage "looks feasible."

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Maoneng hopes to build a 225MW big battery with two hours storage near Adelaide as the state races towards net 100 per cent renewables.

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Fortescue says work of its "green team" shows promise for its goal to decarbonise power, transport and heavy industries.

The post “Green team”: Fortescue sees early promise for green hydrogen and 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Proposals to mirror a US ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region, linked to forced labour, could have major impacts on Australia's solar industry.

The post Could Australia follow US ban on solar panel materials linked to forced labour? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Deal signed for network of 30 solar farms in Victoria which will feature world-first technology combining battery and hydrogen storage.

The post Japan giant signs deal for 30 Australian solar farms with battery and hydrogen storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ASX-listed Neometals launches lithium-ion battery recycling demonstration plant in Hilchenbach, in joint venture with German company.

The post Battery recycling plant starts “shredding” in Germany, using Australian technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Peter Nattrass, head of Future Industries with the South Australian government, on why camping grounds and motels are key to EV charging network.

The post The Driven Podcast: Taking EV charging to caravan parks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy Hydro to pay token sum to dump spoil in Kosciuszko National Park, in deal slammed as "reprehensible" and a $1.5 billion subsidy.

The post “Reprehensible:” Snowy slammed over deal to use Kosciuszko Park as a dump appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian rooftop solar sharing technology developer closes $A6m fund-raising round, to speed up expansion into international markets.

The post Allume raises $6m to take rooftop solar “democratisation” technology global appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Power stations in the Latrobe Valley emit around 10 times more mercury than power stations in the Hunter Valley. Here's why.

The post Latrobe and Hunter valleys both have coal plants, but one has far worse mercury pollution appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian Technologies Competition 2021 announces 41 companies selected as semi-finalists in this year’s contest, including Australia’s first dedicated electric motorcycle business.

The post Electric motorcycles, solar sharing, energy smarts: ATC announces 2021 finalists appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It took a pandemic, but decarbonisation is firmly on the discussion table at last. What we need now is investment in innovation, favourable policy settings and bold action.

The post Covid-19 has cleared Australia’s path to zero emissions: Now is the time to act appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With Joyce and Canavan steering Nationals federally away from farmers and towards fossil fuels, parts of the party are already looking for the exit.

The post Miners versus farmers: Nationals split over Barnaby’s climate and coal strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Port Augusta and Whyalla are in the middle of a renewable energy construction boom. But what does it mean for locals? Some workers are starting to lose faith.

The post Green dreams: Managing the transition from rust to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new children's story, Amy's (AEMO's) Balancing Act - uses a sunbaking goanna, an albatrosss, and a sugar glider to explain switch to renewables.

The post Amy’s Balancing Act: How to explain the clean energy revolution to children appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Lumea proposes a "first of its kind" funding proposition without government support for what could be the biggest battery in Australia.

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Queensland to invest in pumped hydro storage upgrade as it continue to look to energy storage in response to the Callide coal generator explosion.

The post Pumped hydro boost follows “battery blitz” as state responds to Callide coal explosion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen and Pac Hydro settle legal action brought by the AER relating to South Australian blackout, agreeing to pay fines.

The post AER settles legal action against Neoen and Pacific Hydro over SA blackout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia rooftop solar systems are now bigger than ever, with the rush of business installations pushing average sizes to more than 8.7kW.

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