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Having realised it's a "bit on the nose," the gas industry's new marketing strategy plays into the Morrison government's big lie that we need gas for future prosperity.

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Despite appearances, this is not a problem about rooftop solar exports. The real problem lies in how network sunk costs are recovered from consumers.

The post Solar tax debate futile unless we tackle the “original sin” of price regulation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ASX-listed TNG Limited signs agreement with Malaysian renewable hydrogen facility to supply locally developed vanadium redox flow batteries.

The post Australian flow battery tech picked for Malaysian green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It might sound like the fossil fuel industry is on the defensive after a landmark court ruling and two shareholder votes, but how much power do these decisions really carry?

The post Court rulings add pressure, but it’s the market that will drive fossil fuel giants to change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Smaller energy retailers welcome ACCC and AER investigations into potential market gaming by Snowy Hydro gas plant.

The post Small retailers welcome investigation into Snowy gas plant bidding practices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In 2021 we are learning that relying on a few old coal generators, owned by an oligopoly, makes electricity expensive and unreliable – and how AEMO and China aren't helping.

The post Australia’s policy recipe for expensive and unreliable electricity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Barnaby Joyce re-installed as Deputy PM after conflict erupts within the Nationals over climate targets.

The post Barnaby Joyce returns as deputy PM as Nationals implode over net-zero targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plans to build a massive renewable hydrogen hub including up to 26GW of wind and solar in WA Pilbara rejected by federal Morrison government on environmental grounds.

The post “Clearly unacceptable:” Morrison government blocks massive Pilbara renewable hydrogen hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It doesn't matter who's leader of the Nationals – the Morrison government's net-zero greenwashing narrative is already written and is very, very easy to predict.

The post Australia will likely adopt a net-zero target by COP26. It will be a bad target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW government aims for 50 per cent EVs for new vehicle sales by 2030 as part of an ambitious $490m incentive package that will abolish stamp duty.

The post NSW unveils $490 million support package for electric vehicles, waives stamp duty on new sales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Networks expert and consumer advocate Mike Swanston shares his vision for Grid 3.0, and the central role that solar will play in it.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: Grid 3.0 – What will the grid look like? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Company hopes to repair cracks in the embankment next to the Yallourn mine by the middle of next week, but didn't reveal plans for river diversion.

The post EnergyAustralia has three options to avert Yallourn mine collapse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

LONGI Solar has unveiled it’s new Hi-MO N module, and launch a new “Lifecycle Quality” standard and showcase further module efficiency gains up to 25.21%.

The post LONGi launches N-type TOPcon bifacial module at SNEC 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Could this disaster have been avoided? And under climate change, how can the electricity grid prepare for more events like this?

The post Three weeks without power? That’s the reality for thousands in Victoria – and it will happen again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition controlled committee asks Angus Taylor to explain how new regulations issued for a key renewable energy funding body are not illegal.

The post Coalition controlled committee questions legality of new ARENA regulations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal environment minister uses National Press Club speech to warn Australia's solar industry to get cracking on panel recycling. Industry says, "we tried!"

The post Solar industry put on notice for “landfill nightmare” by federal environment minister appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Nationals have said no to net zero targets of any sort in an extraordinary assault on climate action and renewables, and their own electorates.

The post Nationals say no to net zero in extraordinary assault on climate and renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

the oil and gas industry has a role to play in the net zero future is completely up to it.  But we all know what happened to Kodak.

The post Is the oil and gas industry part of a net zero emissions  future?   appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New investment commitments for Australian wind farms stalls, as a surging global market looks offshore for future growth.

The post Australian wind projects grind to a halt in face of grid hurdles and falling prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

University of Wollongong spin-off behind promising hydrogen electrolyser technology closes $5m investment round, including from CEFC.

The post CEFC makes first green hydrogen investment in Uni of Wollongong spin-off appeared first on RenewEconomy.