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To achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century, global energy systems must undergo a wholesale switch to low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies.

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Research shows that 'blue' hydrogen made from fossil fuels doesn't always mean low emissions, and experts say it's time to go green.

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An update of the 100 per cent renewable energy scenario, and some "gap analysis" is urgently needed for Australia's energy transition.

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The Clean Energy Regular has adopted the popular whistleblower platform, Whispli, to enable allegations of fraud to be lodged anonymously through its new Online Reporting Tool.

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Battery storage is proving difficult for many developers in Australia, so much so that some are saying the only tougher market is the Moon.

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Albanese pledges $100 million for new clean energy apprenticeships in Labor's alternative budget plan.

The post Batteries in the ‘burbs, cheaper EVs and job training in Labor’s budget response appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia says new women's and children's hospital in Adelaide will not be connected to the gas network and won't use fossil fuels.

The post Look, no gas! South Australia to build country’s first all-electric hospital appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar and wind power are cheap and abundant, and learning how to use them is key to Australia’s future.

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Plans to power to remote Queensland mining hub with a mix of concentrated solar thermal, solar PV, gas and battery storage advance with call for contractors.

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Carbon border taxes will turbocharge demand for clean energy in Southeast Asia, providing opportunities to export Australia's solar resources.

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Lightsource bp gets planning approval for north Wellington solar project, which will help create largest solar hub in the state.

The post Lightsource bp to create 600MW solar hub that will be one of biggest on grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Smart Energy Conference shone a bright light how technologies such as solar, storage, hydrogen and EVs are transforming our economy.

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Giles Parkinson & David Leitch discuss Day 1 of the 2021 Smart Energy Conference in Sydney. Stay tuned for our wrap of Day 2.

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Environmental Impact Statement for the gas plant proposed for the NSW Hunter region by Angus Taylor reveals it would run for 6 months on diesel, before switching to mostly gas.

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Tilt Renewables says it wanted to be a trailblazer, but found that rules make it too difficult to add battery storage to an existing wind farm.

The post “I don’t get it:” Why an old wind farm is unable to add a new big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Victorian government will consider mixing carbon-free green hydrogen with natural gas to reduce dependence on gas for heating and cooking.

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Tilt suffers from low wind conditions and low prices, and is still battling to get its biggest wind farm to operate at full capacity.

The post Low wind, low prices and connection delays crimp Tilt profits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chris Bowen says Coalition's antipathy to renewables is based on prejudice rather than ideology, and raises concerns about solar tax.

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California grid operator hails milestone of 95 per cent renewables in the state's grid as an "incredible accomplishment".

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The Victorian government has signed up to a certification scheme that prevents fossil fuel hydrogen from be able to claim it is a zero carbon energy.

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