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The Sydney-based solar design startup Pylon has launched a new tool as part of its solar design suite that enables users to predict the solar energy output of any given address without a site visit.

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The most urgent challenge facing the National Electricity Market as it transitions to clean energy is not technological but regulatory.

The post How to decarbonise the grid without being held hostage to coal power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Long-time clean energy executive and POWAR chief Geoff Dutaillis to lead Clean Energy Investment Roundtable.

The post POWAR chief Geoff Dutaillis appointed inaugural chair of clean energy investor forum appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian carbon credit units surge to new price highs on the back of interest from major corporate emitters in voluntary offsets.

The post Australian carbon units reach record high, surging past $19 per tonne appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy Hydro says taxpayer funds for Kurri Kurri not a subsidy, but Alinta says no private investor could build a similar plant without government support.

The post Snowy sees room for five more gas plants, says 100 pct renewables “inconceivable” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sweden's NorthVolt raises another $3.6 billion to boost production of "world's greenest battery", as VW and Goldman Sachs chip in.

The post Northvolt raises $3.6 billion to lift production of “greenest” battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy industry lining up against Angus Taylor's favoured "capacity markets" put forward as an option by Energy Security Board. Even Snowy Hydro is opposed.

The post Industry slams Taylor’s favoured coal subsidy in response to ESB market options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Zealand's climate history and its climate targets are a mixed bag at best, but they are miles ahead of Australia's coal obsession.

The post New Zealand’s climate ambition isn’t perfect, but it is miles ahead of Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Glenrowan West solar farm in Victoria completed and declared fully operational, complete with "sizeable" flock of sheep.

The post Glenrowan West solar farm completes commissioning in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy experts say the cost of proposed Kurri Kurri gas plant could exceed $1b, while the potential benefits have been overblown.

The post Kurri Kurri costs could blow out and could run out of gas, energy experts say appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EVs could supply three times Germany's peak demand by 2040 if every one was fitted with vehicle-to-grid technology, says BloombergNEF.

The post EV-to-grid could supply three times peak electricity demand: BNEF appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The ambitious $2 billion Forest Wind project, set to become one of the biggest in the southern hemisphere, faces 15 month delay.

The post Massive 1,200MW wind farm planned for Queensland flags 15 month delay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar tax criticised by Tesla and Enphase, the makers of battery technologies the proposal is supposed to support, while networks baulk at removing zero export limits.

The post Victoria, Tesla and Enphase line up against proposed solar export tax appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tasmania, thanks to its hydro and forests, has reached 100 pct renewables. Now it can show the world what the other side of net-zero emissions should look like.

The post Tasmania reaches 100 pct renewables – but climate action doesn’t stop there appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Daniel Bleakley on why his Coal miners in Teslas video series has been such a hit, and how his Model 3 performance EV is helping to reduce fears about the future.

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A brown coal generator in Germany is to close six years early because of high carbon prices.

The post German brown coal generator to close six years early due to high CO2 price appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal Court rules in favour of Greenpeace, finding the group can use AGL logo and branding in 'parody' campaigns.

The post Greenpeace claims legal win against AGL over “Australia’s Greatest Liability” campaign appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Instead of focusing on reducing emissions, Australia's government is putting great effort into greenwashing and twisting statistics. Here's how.

The post Your G7 greenwashing guide: How Australia will feign climate ambition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Meridian Energy announces review of Australian assets, including possible divestment of 294MW of renewables and energy retailer Powershop Australia.

The post Meridian may sell Australian assets, as renewables exodus continues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Acitivists say they are "dumbfounded" by the WA government's decision to approve the plan, saying it also ignores scope 3 emissions.

The post Woodside’s “net zero” Pluto plan will allow emissions to more than double appeared first on RenewEconomy.