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As Elon Musk demonstrates, the story of Bitcoin isn’t a sideshow to climate; it’s a central force that could drag down the accelerating pace of positive change.

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Blunt reality is that without the sort of export charges mooted by AEMC, we will end up with more zero export limits and more solar curtailment.

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Biden administration announced huge boost into offshore wind power as it extends climate ambition summit invitations to 40 world leaders, including Morrison.

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US Department of Energy aims to lower the average cost of unsubsidised solar to 2 US cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030.

The post US government announces plan to cut cost of solar by another 60 pct by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Massive $636 million solar and big battery project overcomes council objections to get green light from NSW planning authorities.

The post Neoen’s ambitious $636m solar and battery project in NSW gets planning green light appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL Energy's plan to build gas import terminal and reprocessing plant in Victoria's Western Port rejected due to "clear" and "unacceptable" environmental impacts.

The post “Unacceptable impacts:” AGL’s Crib Point gas import terminal rejected appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL flags a potential floating solar plant at Loy Yang and an electrothermal solar storage pilot at Liddell.

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The Federal Coalition likes to boast that Australia leads the world in wind and solar. Curious then, that no ministers have attended an opening of these facilities. Must have been busy.

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Australia's biggest coal generator may mothball or "cycle" some remaining coal units to deal with solar duck curve and changing market conditions.

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Six years after it was first mooted, AGL has accepted that it needs to split its businesses into two to cope with the transition to a renewables grid.

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CEP reveals the second of four grid-scale energy storage projects, a 150MW big battery to be built on the outer Adelaide site of the former GMH manufacturing plant.

The post CEP to build 150MW big battery at former Holden plant in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull picked to lead key NSW government clean energy advisory board.

The post Turnbull picked to chair NSW zero emissions advisory board appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia has the skills and infrastructure to support a national hydrogen economy, but first we must lead the world in finding the answer to hydrogen embrittlement.

The post Hydrogen could be the future of energy – but there’s one big road block appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland researchers demonstrate all-in-one chemical pathways to carbon storage, green hydrogen and construction materials in new research paper.

The post All-in-one solution tackles carbon capture, green hydrogen and building materials appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL inks deal to roll out Ovo’s “customer experience” energy flexibility platform, built around smart meters, solar and batteries, and electric vehicle charging.

The post AGL teams up with UK solar, battery and EV specialist Ovo Energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Business model underpinning coal and gas is collapsing, and the good news is that batteries and renewable energy can step in and keep the grid secure.

The post Batteries and renewables can coal and gas for reliable and cheap power, experts say appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report shows record fall in coal generation in 2020 across the world, as wind and solar grow. But Australia highlights why the pace of change is still not quick enough.

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Coalition's gas-led recovery plans look increasingly tenuous after AEMO report shows gas use in grid may nearly disappear within 20 years.

The post Gas led recovery? AEMO says gas use in grid may all but disappear in 20 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar households have every right to feel aggrieved about the idea of an export tax. And the issue has divided the solar industry.

The post Solar tax may be outrageous. But is it as bad as it sounds? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Reforms to the NAIF, designed to give the Morrison government a greater ability to channel its $5 billion funds into gas infrastructure, pass the lower house.

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