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New IEEFA analysis says Snowy Hydro would need an injection of extra taxpayer funds to build Morrison's gas generator, or face falling into 'junk' status.

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NSW energy minister Matt Kean explains why the state is fast-tracking plans to transition from coal to renewables. Plus: Australia’s newest big battery, and very big green hydrogen plans.

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GPG's 218MW Ryan Corner wind farm set for construction in Victoria after contract for the job awarded to a joint venture between Decmil and RJE Global.

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ACT drivers can soon access zero interest loans and free registration for buying an EV, a stark contrast to approaches being considered by other states.

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Regulator wants network owners to look at battery storage as it seeks feedback on how to manage an unprecedented flurry of new investment to deliver on AEMO's Integrated System Plan.

The post Regulator suggests big battery alternative to huge network infrastructure spend appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar is now regularly reaching 50 per cent of electricity demand in Western Australia.

The post Graph of the Day: Solar is now regularly hitting 50 pct share in Western Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer begins work on hybrid renewables project in Inner Mongolia which will boast 1.7GW of wind, 300MW of solar, and storage.

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New research suggests unabated global warming could make solar power more unpredictable, has warmer temperature leds to more cloudy days.

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Dozens of the world's leading climate research institutions issue joint call for G20 leaders to apply lessons of Covid-19 to lead decarbonisation.

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Industry superannuation-backed property funds manager sets carbon positive target for 2025 after being certified 100% carbon neutral for its base operations this year.

The post ISPT to go net-carbon positive by 2025 with rooftop solar, PPAs, offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Luxury Saudi tourism resort next to Red Sea to be 100 per cent renewable, with more than 200MW of wind and solar and a 1,000MWh battery.

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Origin looks at huge green hydrogen project in Tasmania, using hydro and wind resources to produce both ammonia and hydrogen.

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Victoria commits nearly $800m to kick gas appliances out of homes, improve efficiency and fast-track roll out of household solar and battery storage.

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NSW government locks in $50 million in recoverable grants to accelerate the construction of new pumped-hydro energy storage projects across the state.

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NSW's coal-heavy Hunter Region to be declared host of the next Renewable Energy Zone, as the Berejiklian works to legislate its energy transition strategy.

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Fossil fuels keep losing out in Europe, even as energy demand returns to normal.

The post Graph of the day: As EU demand recovers, zero carbon takes the lions share appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria to spend $20 million to kick off three-year trial of electric and other zero emissions buses.

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It was meant to be the year of gas, but a drumbeat of news has made it the fuel to forget.

The post From bridge fuel to background noise: Another blow for gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Analysis shows the Coalition's "gas led recovery" delivers little for Australian manufacturers, with virtually all of Australia's increased gas supply heading offshore.

The post Morrison’s “gas-led recovery” offers little for local manufacturers, TAI argues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plans for hydrogen production facility near Kalbarri, supplied by 5,000MW of solar and wind projects, wins backing of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.

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