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Queensland Audit Office cites falling prices and growing renewables for $1B cut to value of state's fossil fuel plants, including one that's now worth zero.

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ASX-listed lithium producer Vulcan Resources progresses plans to develop one of Europe's first major sources of lithium to meet surging demand from electric vehicle manufacturers.

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Australian carbon offset prices rise to new 12-month high, as corporate emitters move to get in early in anticipation of stricter emissions targets.

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Macquarie creates Cero Generation, with more than 8 gigawatts of solar projects and plans to be the biggest solar energy company in Europe.

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How did AGL manage to lose nearly $2 billion on its early wind farm investments? And can it avoid a repeat as it manages the survival and exit of its coal and gas assets.

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The new MG has helped lift electric SUV sales in Australia off a tiny base, but the growth is swamped by consumer demand for fossil fuel cars as Australia falls further behind rest of world.

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Australian “oscillating water column” (OWC) technology successfully installed in Grassy Harbour after Covid delays and "flawless" 40-hour journey from Hobart.

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AGL takes massive $2.7 billion hit from write-down of assets, as both it and Origin flag falling profits from lower power prices and higher gas costs.

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New transmission links considered essential to renewables transition in doubt after AEMC says six dollar a year impact too much to allow for change in rules.

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Battery storage and other technologies are likely to take on all the system services once delivered by fossil fuel generators. Stephen Sproul from Hitachi ABB explains how.

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Australian invented hydrogen-to-heat catalyst gets a boost, with its inventors signing major MoU with Philippine government to deliver decarbonisation plan.

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Dasgupta Review up-ends economic assumptions about biodiversity loss, which is increasingly becoming a mainstream financial concern.

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In trial dubbed "project symphony", Western Australia commits $35 million to its first major virtual power plant.

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It could cost a fraction of projected $200 million to transition federal government fleet, electric vehicle and energy consultancy firm Evenergi says.

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Signs of first generation from Genex's new solar farm in NSW, as it parts ways with lead contractor for Kidston solar farm in Queensland.

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Pioneering in the match of trackers and ultra-high power modules, Trina Solar offers the new-generation of Vanguard trackers compatible with 660W, 600W and 550W modules, leading to increased power gain, reduced LCOE and optimized system value.

The post Compatible up to 660W modules, TrinaTracker Vanguard Series Receive IEC Certification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

High Court supports community group appeal against thermal coal mine expansion, saying previous decisions had been affected by "apprehended bias", including media coverage.

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It's going to be a year of net zero talk. 2050 is a long time away, but net zero begins with the grid, and it must happen very soon.

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AEMO told not to ignore the emerging role of 'prosumers', as it tries to get ahead of the technical challenges of the energy market transition.

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What quantity of emissions would building new gas pipelines in Australia enable? A new report answers that question (It's a lot).

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