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As rooftop solar installations set new records, new protocols are governing what and when is being generated and consumed in the home.

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The OECD's criticism of Australia's climate record comes two months before former finance minister Matthias Cormann takes over as secretary-general.

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Trading halted in Tilt Renewables as company flags potential higher bid than the agreed $2.75 billion offer from a consortium led by AGL.

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New study says solar will be dominant source of energy by 2050, accounting for three quarters of energy needs as both heat and transport sectors go electric.

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Could Scott Morrison set a net zero by 2050 target without changing Australia's current go-slow on climate policy? Definitely, yes.

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Climate scientists says 1.5°C target now likely out of reach, and a dramatic ramp up emissions reduction efforts now needed to meet 2°C target.

The post Decade of inaction means it’s too late to cap global warming at 1.5 °C appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia to trial "flexible" exports for solar households in a trial that is expected to become standard throughout the country.

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Bowen labels Morrison and Taylor's 'gas led recovery' a fraud, and says Labor must convince voters of economic opportunities of shift to zero emissions.

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Market Forces says Woodside, Santos must wind down production immediately to avoid catastrophic climate change. Shareholders will vote on it tomorrow.

The post Australian gas giants’ success relies on massive Paris failure: Market Forces appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 70MW solar and battery project proposed to help fill the gap left by Victoria’s retiring coal-fired power stations has applied for state development approval.

The post Morwell solar and battery project proposed to “fill void” in Victorian coal country appeared first on RenewEconomy.

MYTILINEOS’ Renewables & Storage Development Business Unit and QEnergy have executed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on WePower's renewable energy procurement and trading platform.

The post Greek group strikes PPA for 18.7MW Wagga North solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The new Hyundai Ioniq will allow owners to plug in their laptops, tools, camping equipment and their entire house if need be.

The post Video: New Ioniq’s electric power play appeared first on RenewEconomy.

German energy provider completes first stage of test project to see whether the safe storage of green hydrogen in underground caverns is possible.

The post Hydrogen storage pilot project in underground salt dome reaches milestone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Water is our life support system in a drying continent, yet the coal and gas industries consume prodigious amounts of water each day.

The post A fossil fuel frenzy is drinking Australia’s finite water resources appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A solar powered, megawatt-scale hydrogen electrolyser plant to produce "green ammonia" in WA's Pilbara region begins environmental approvals process.

The post Solar powered green ammonia plans in Pilbara submitted to state EPA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind output reaches a new record high on Australia's main grid on Tuesday night.

The post Chart of the Day: Record wind output on Australia’s main grid on Tuesday appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research paper creates a database of CCS plants that were proposed and never built, underlying the false promise of "clean coal".

The post Carbon capture’s litany of failures laid bare in new report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia in 10th biggest burner of coal in the world, and has the fifth highest share of coal of total power generation.

The post Australia is world’s 10th biggest burner of thermal coal for power: report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NZ to introduce new mandatory climate risk disclosure requirements for financial services sector.

The post New Zealand to force banks and insurers to disclose climate risks in world-first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL to offer onsite renewables and storage to its biggest energy users, signing deal with energy services provider Wärtsilä.

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