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Zen Energy lands a new equity investor that will provide capital for two Australian battery storage projects and give it a launchpad into the north Asia market.

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A huge solar and battery project near Tamworth gets IPC approval despite Barnaby Joyce putting out a call for objections.

The post Huge solar farm farm and big battery project gets IPC approval in New England, despite food concerns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global solar PV capacity has reached 2 terawatts, and is forecast to quadruple by 2030.

The post It took 68 years for the world to reach 1 terawatt of solar PV capacity. It took just two years to double it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Government and industry are pushing consumers to join virtual power plants, but our energy system is full of roadblocks and disincentives.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Why virtual power plants will fail unless the energy system changes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A man has died have being crushed beneath a turbine blade at the site of Australia's biggest wind project.

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A doubling in battery storage projects and a rebound in wind energy puts Australia back on track to meet its renewable energy target - if it can be sustained.

The post “Terrific news:” Battery boom and rebound in wind projects put renewables target back on track appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Azerbaijan once led the world in oil production and now plays host to the UN's annual climate talks amid claims of greenwashing and civil society crackdowns.

The post Crucial climate talks begin in country that hails oil and gas as “gift of the gods” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar set a new instantaneous record share of 93.7 per cent of the state grid with the biggest coal fleet.

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One of Australia's first offshore wind projects has been given a lifeline after a court ordered a review of its rejected bid for a key licence.

The post Offshore wind project wins court appeal over rejected licence in Gippsland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Now is a good time to remember that efforts to tackle the global climate crisis are much bigger than one man. Here are 10 reasons to remain hopeful.

The post 10 reasons why Donald Trump can’t derail global climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Remote mine microgrid transitions from hydrocarbons off (HOFF) to hydrocarbons on (HON), demonstrating its ability to run on 100% renewables.

The post “HOFF and HON:” Gold mine passes key test, shifts to 100 pct renewables and back again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alinta signs early contracting deal for proposed multi-billion dollar pumped hybrid project in NSW.

The post Alinta signs early contractor deal for first multi-billion dollar pumped hydro project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Land deal signed for long duration compressed air storage facility at Broken Hill that the government says will avoid future outages. But it still needs some rule changes to get going.

The post Land deal signed for deep storage to create Broken Hill mini grid, but network rules still stand in the way appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Donald Trump is back. Richie Merzian from the CEIG joins the podcast to discuss the likely impact on climate efforts, COP29, and the outlook in Australia as its big renewable tender is accelerated.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Trump is back, and the frog is still boiling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The first batch of Tesla Megapacks has arrived at the site of one of Queensland’s biggest batteries yet, that is being built at a former coal generation hub south of Brisbane to store excess solar energy and help balance the local grid. The 250 MW, two-hour (500 MWh) Swanbank Battery is being developed by Queensland […]

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Will Beaumont on how his company's patented modular technology is making it cheaper, easier and much sexier to install solar car park canopies – and add EV charging while you're at it.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Made in the clean power-generating shade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Handling and storing nuclear waste could add significant costs to Australia's future energy bills, an inquiry has heard.

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Victoria is pushing ahead with plans for a renewables terminal in Western Port Bay following a veto of initial plans by the federal environment minister.

The post Victoria reworks offshore wind terminal plans in fresh bid for federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian Energy Regulator says electricity affordability will be an "ongoing challenge" that requires systemic change and reforms to harness household solar and batteries.

The post Regulator says “systemic change” needed to cut energy costs, embrace consumer renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Trump is back, and the world's climate efforts are once again at risk. But Australia need not follow the US embrace of fossil fools, conspiracy theories and billionaire tweets.

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