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Trina Solar has announced the first batch of Trina Solar 210mm diameter cells and Vertex modules have come off the production line from the company’s overseas factory in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam

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The CSIRO will partner with industry, government and research institutions to nurture the development of Australian green hydrogen technologies.

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No Australian energy company has commitments that are in line with Australia achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The post Does your energy provider take climate change seriously? A new report reveals the answer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As Queensland was battling coal plant explosions and emerging from widespread blackouts, the main grid set a new record wind output.

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A massive blackout was caused by the failure of a new coal plant. It's part of a wider trend marking the beginning of the end for Australian coal.

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Snowy Hydro CEO dismisses suggestions of conflicts of interest over Kurri Kurri land deal in a combative senate estimates hearing.

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Almost 400,000 homes and business lost power across Queensland following reports of an explosion at the Callide coal-fired power station.

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Taylor now says wind and solar boom has been "excellent news", but is pushing for a new market mechanism that could protect coal and gas.

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Japan to use ammonia to co-fire a 1GW coal plant in trial that could lead to development of Australia's biggest wind and solar project.

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Australian Energy Market Operator underlines need for rapid upgrade to nagional grid and market systems, warning Australia is hurtling towards 100% renewables.

The post We need grid ready for 100 pct renewables now, not in a few decades: AEMO appeared first on RenewEconomy.

RenewEconomy has launched a Big Battery Storage Map of Australia, highlighting all the major battery storage projects in the country.

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Labor moves to cancel out Taylor's new ARENA regulations, as department officials confirm they could extend to funding gas projects.

The post Labor tries to block new regulations pushing ARENA into fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

HIP unveiled ambitious plans to build 10GW of offshore wind to help power UK after it shutters its last coal plant and first generation nuclear.

The post Huge 10GW of offshore wind capacity near Iceland to help power UK appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Jemena calls for a dedicated renewable gas target to underpin hydrogen transition and defend that status of gas infrastructure such as pipelines.

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A new study shows a steady pipeline of wind, solar and storage planned to connect to the US grid as Biden steps up ambitions.

The post US battery surge unlocks record growth in wind and solar pipeline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia is entering its fifth-year of post-blackout hysteria, but a lack of real blackouts mean the threat has to be fabricated.

The post The curious case of Tomago: fake blackouts feeding a fossil fuelled future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Shell and Edify in landmark deal to build a 100MW big battery in Riverina as part of new electricity supply agreement with NSW government.

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Endeavour Energy gets smart about better managing record numbers of residential rooftop solar systems, with not a solar export charge in sight.

The post NSW smart meter program to soak up solar with “everyday batteries” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy retailer asks ACCC to investigate sustained price spikes in NSW as analysts question why some gas generators remained idle as prices soared.

The post Energy retailer asks ACCC to probe possible “market gaming” in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian Greens propose laws to make fossil fuel companies legally liable for climate change, labelling contradictory Morrison government budget "crazy".

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