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New research shows Australia is lagging behind international peers in emissions reductions, despite what the Morrison government may claim.

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Following two recent price hikes, Tesla has cut the Australian retail price of a Powerwall 2 home battery system.

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Taxpayer funded Kurri Kurri gas plant will help give Snowy Hydro dominance of the NSW, Victoria and South Australia markets. But will it protect from battery storage?

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G7 efforts to stamp out coal accelerate ahead of a major June meeting - another source of pressure for Australia's reticent leadership.

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Changes to inverter standards will require new solar inverters to play a much more active role in the broader grid. So what does this mean for consumers?

The post Explainer: Solar inverters have a new, important role to play – are you affected? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMC seeks to calm fears over proposed solar export charges, but not everyone is convinced it will leave solar owners better off.

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Andrew Dickson from CWP explains why Australia’s biggest wind and solar project - 26GW - will likely focus on green ammonia. Plus: Taylor’s fossil fuel frenzy.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Why green ammonia could be Australia’s next big export appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Green energy arm of Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals signs MOU with Japanese engineering firm for green ammonia project in Tasmania.

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UNSW's Martin Green says the average Australian solar household will soon be installing "tens of kilowatts" on their rooftops, as costs continue to fall.

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Biden test drives the new Ford electric ute and tests its acceleration, and announces new EV policies. Meanwhile, in Australia ...

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Impact completes Brigalow solar farm in Queensland but is now focusing on helping other project developers get over the line on finance.

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Telstra gets ready to challenge big utilities with new low carbon energy offer to its 13 million telco and internet customers.

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Ampol wants us to believe it can transform itself into a low emissions fuel company – a big ask for a company that does nothing much other than sell oil.

The post Don’t bet on Ampol pulling off a zero carbon switch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Aluminium producer gets funding to trial new technology that uses solar power rather than fossil fuels to turn bauxite into alumina.

The post Alcoa to trial new alumina process that uses renewables instead of fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland government partly funds grid upgrade it says will support Kaban wind and battery hub snubbed at last minute by federal Coalition.

The post Queensland steps in to back wind and battery plant vetoed by Keith Pitt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Why is Australia's government trying to transform clean energy agencies into fossil funding bodies? It marks a major global power shift.

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Federal energy and emissions reduction minister says he will not drive an electric vehicle.

The post Angus Taylor: “I’m not driving an electric car” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Leading credit ratings agency warns Snowy Hydro still faces significant credit risk, even after $600m of taxpayer funds to build a gas plant.

The post S&P says taxpayer handout for gas plant won’t solve Snowy’s financial pressures appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy start-up Verdant Earth Technologies says it has figured out a way of using biomass to produce hydrogen and help firm the grid.

The post Could biomass become a renewable peaking fuel? This man is counting on it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ampol to trial green hydrogen production and solar and storage to cut emissions at its service centres, but not from the petrol it sells.

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