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Ausgrid says one-fifth of the NSW storage target could be met with community batteries located in streets in suburbs.

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IPC approves solar farm, despite hundreds of complaints from locals who argued it would ruin scenery, waste good farming land, and damage biodiversity.

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Number of battery storage and hydrogen electrolyser projects in Australia soared in 2020, rivalling that of solar PV and wind energy as developers bet on a rapid transition to renewables.

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Genex again seeks more time to lock in partners for Kidston pumped hydro project - but its not the only pumped hydro project to run into troubles.

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Neoen's Tesla big battery at Hornsdale grew by 50 per cent last year, but its fourth quarter revenues shrank due to increased competition in the market.

The post Neoen’s Tesla big battery just got bigger, but its earnings shrank appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Western Australia to build and install 1,000 standalone power systems including solar, battery and hydrogen electrolysers, to replace poles and wires and diesel gen-sets, and boost the state's green manufacturing sector.

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CER seeks feedback on new carbon offset transparency report to drive greater interest in voluntary offsetting amongst Australia's largest emitters.

The post Clean Energy Regulator unveils new effort to track corporate carbon offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind energy giant Vestas invests in Modvion, which specialises in making wooden wind turbine towers that it claims are “stronger than steel”.

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Province Resources believes abundant wind and solar make Carnarvon a perfect site for a green hydrogen 'hub'.

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It's been the busiest week for renewable energy misinformers in recent years. Google's new partnership with Sky News is going to supercharge the problem.

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RenewEconomy and sister sites The Driven and One Step off the Grid kicked off Facebook as small publications set to lose out in broader media battle.

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Nationals senators set to derail Morrison government legislation with a plan to open up Australia's green bank to nuclear power investments.

The post Nationals push nuclear power in new attempt to highjack CEFC changes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian gas giant flags major write-down in the value of troubled processing plant on Victoria’s east Gippsland coast.

The post Gas giant writes down gas processing plant as it weighs rapid decarbonisaton appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's largest wind project remains idle, and ongoing delays means Origin Energy has to pay a large penalty for not producing enough renewable energy certificates.

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Oil and gas giant announces planting of 3.6m native trees in Western Australia, a headline action in a cluster of seemingly climate friendly initiatives.

The post Don’t be fooled by Woodside’s tree planting, hydrogen and CCS plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue to channel 10 per cent of future profits into renewable energy to help meet its green hydrogen ambitions.

The post Fortescue puts aside $400m for new hydrogen, wind and solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IPART flags another “likely” reduction to NSW rooftop solar feed-in tariff, as it prepares to set new benchmarks for the next three financial years.

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Origin Energy says things could get messy with coal plants heading towards early closures, as it reports first half profits slashed by 98 per cent.

The post Origin profits collapse as it prepares for ‘messy’ coal exit and big battery plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Comcar fleet has chosen a Tesla Model 3 and a Hyundai Ioniq in a two-year trial to "assess viability".

The post Federal MPs to ride in Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai electric cars in Comcar trial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A clearer picture is emerging as Texas continues to suffer through a major blackout - massive coal and gas issues have caused the problems.

The post How sudden trips of gas and coal plants triggered Texas energy catastrophe appeared first on RenewEconomy.