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Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute achieves record conversion efficiency for both-sides contacted silicon solar cells, the industry standard for solar cell production.

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ACT issues call for proposals for massive 250MW network of distributed big batteries.

The post ACT seeks proposals for massive 250MW ‘Big Canberra Battery’ network appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"More gas units will not increase the need for gas generation." Transmission company doubts Angus Taylor's 1,000MW Kurri Kurri gas plant will be built.

The post Transmission company questions Taylor’s gas plant, saying it would be rarely used appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A “precariously” dangled shipping container said to have endangered the lives of workers at the 189MW Suntop solar farm in New South Wales is being investigated.

The post Union slams solar farm construction incident that “endangered lives” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The ElectraNet battery at Dalrymple has kicked plenty of goals in its first two years of operation, including earning enough revenue to repay a $12m grant.

The post South Australia’s “other” big battery repays ARENA grant after windfall returns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Though Facebook has announced a major renewable milestone, the platform continues to struggle with climate and renewable misinformation on its platform.

The post Facebook hits renewable milestone but fails to stem climate disinformation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The cost of wind power could drop by half or more over the next 30 years, allowing wind to play a bigger role in future electricity networks.

The post Giant offshore turbines set to drive plummeting cost of wind power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Melbourne-based "solar hydro" tech company gets new investment from equity partner Photon, to boost plans for 100MW/1,000MWh solar + storage project.

The post Solar storage tech company RayGen locks in new funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.

JinkoSolar, one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that according to SunWiz’s “2020 Australia Solar Year in Review” Report

The post JinkoSolar Confirmed its Leading Position in Australian PV Market as No.1 Modules Supplier in 2020 Rooftop Distribution Business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Eric Coldham from Star of the South discusses the massive 2GW offshore wind project in Victoria that could be up and running in 2028. Plus: Te gas bauble bursts.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s first offshore wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Construction of Australia's first pumped hydro project in several decades to begin after Genex locks in final contracts and finance.

The post Kidston pumped hydro construction to start this month after Genex locks in finance appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The new controls on solar, EVs and air-con appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post OECD says Australia is 2nd dirtiest economy per capita, tells it to clean up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post Tilt seeks better offer than $2.75bn renewables play backed by AGL appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.

The post Solar could deliver 76 per cent of global energy needs, new study says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post What would a Morrison/Taylor net zero target look like? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.

The post South Australia to introduce “flexible” export option for rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.

The post “The gas led recovery is a fraud”, Labor’s Chris Bowen says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.