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South Australia set two significant records on this week, showcasing how solar and battery storage are a “pigeon pair” of complementary technologies balancing the grid.

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As the world seeks to lock in the green energy transition, market demand for critical minerals will increase exponentially in the coming decades.

The post Buried Treasure: There is no Green Energy Transition without mining appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In an Australian first, Quinbrook proposes to add a giant battery to its proposed polysilicon plant in Queensland to "firm the grid as well as the manufacturing facility."

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CSIRO’s Paul Graham on the findings of the latest GenCost report, which proves yet again that integrated renewables are by far the lowest cost option, even after responding to all the Coalition complaints about its modelling methods.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: CSIRO slaps down Coalition nuclear power play appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Data confirms 2024 is now certain to be the hottest year on record, and the first year in which average global temperatures exceed 1.5°C above the pre-industrial period.

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Federal government delays decision on controversial Robbins Island wind farm for fourth time, this time because of concerns about the Tasmanian Devil.

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Solar breaks the 20,000 megawatt output barrier for the first time on Sunday to complete a week of records, mostly in the southern states furthest from Equator.

The post A week of record-breaking solar and rooftop PV across main grid – and most of it far from Equator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Latest CSIRO GenCost report confirms integrated renewables - including storage and transmission - easily the cheapest option for Australia.

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Italian energy giant giant Enel Green Power and its Japanese partner Inpex have rebranded their Australian renewable energy joint-venture and announced plans to build more than 7 gigawatts (GW) of projects. The new name Potentia Energy will apply only to the Australian operations and will be formally unveiled at an event at the Sydney Opera […]

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CSIRO slaps down major nuclear talking points promoted by Coalition leader Peter Dutton in its latest GenCost report, which confirms - yet again - that integrated wind and solar are easily the cheapest option.

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Energy ministers set out pathway for to give First Nations people access to affordable clean power and ensure benefit-sharing, partnerships, and Indigenous-led projects.

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Volt Solar Tile has is half-way through an equity crowdfunding campaign that aims to raise around $3 million to expand into US market and take on Elon Musk's Solar Roof.

The post Australian solar tile company raises funds to tap “absurdly large” US market, and take on Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland's new energy minister is keen on gas and coal, and won't rule out nuclear, as yet another cost blowout revealed for pumped hydro.

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This week, Australia’s government was forced to make a choice between its regional climate obligations and its fossil fuel trade in a very public forum. It chose fossil fuels.

The post Trusted partner to the Pacific, or giant fossil fuel exporter? Australia chose the latter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar researchers held their annual conference in Sydney this week, with the focus on improved efficiency, grid integration, recycling and social equity. Monash University's Roger Dargaville explains. Plus: News of the week.

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Dr Zhengrong Shi, the solar PV pioneer once dubbed the "sun king", has unveiled plans to build a big manufacturing centre in Australia to make his new Sunman flexible solar panels.

The post “Time to come back:” Sunman unveils plans to make flexible solar panels in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Manufacturers of wind tower foundations, anchor cages and nacelle components are among the businesses Western Australia hopes to grow through a new government and industry support scheme.  

The post WA targets wind manufacturing supply chain with $8 million co-investment and advice scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report says gas consumers have suffered since being plunged into the international market - and created a direct transfer of wealth from households to gas producers.

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South Australia has the highest wind and solar share in Australia and no baseload power - and is the only state in the main grid not facing a shortfall of "system strength."

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Demand for better visibility into how consumers use assets like rooftop solar, and how they run their energy hungry appliances, is becoming increasingly crucial. Sense has a solution that's coming to Australia soon.

The post From coal face to grid edge: Sense’s mission to drive the energy transition and empower consumers along the way appeared first on RenewEconomy.