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Open letter to the PM warns that Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project will blow out to roughly double original cost estimates to around $10 billion.

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University of NSW delivers reminder of its world-leading role in solar research and development - using three pigs, three home solar systems, and just 180 seconds.

The post Three little PV pigs: UNSW PhD candidate’s winning tale of solar cell efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Coalition’s energy week begins with big gas plans and finishes with more support for carbon capture and storage. And we talk to lithium market expert Rod Hooper ahead of Tesla’s Battery Day.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Coalition’s gas plans, changing ARENA into ACCSA, and Battery Day appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Report commissioned by Bob Brown Foundation questions viability of Marinus Link and Battery of Nation project, saying battery storage may be cheaper and smarter plan.

The post Bob Brown report questions viability of Tasmania’s Battery of the Nation plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It appears that Scott Morrison and his advisors know more about the Big Banana and the Kardashians than they do about big batteries. And that's a problem.

The post Does Scott Morrison have any idea what a big battery can actually do? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Melbourne-based company wins grant to set up first of its kind solar panel "upcycling plant," to transform solar panel waste into value-added materials.

The post “First of its kind” solar panel upcycling plant on cards after federal grant win appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian Competition Tribunal rejects rule changes aimed at restricting access to buy-now-pay-later rooftop solar finance, arguing they would do more harm than good to consumers.

The post Competition Tribunal rejects restrictions to “buy now pay later” for rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The main threat to climate action comes from people who say they're trying to help, when really, they're enriching themselves by harming us.

The post Morrison thinks gas is the new coal, and it’s just as big a climate threat appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia on track to increase its total share of renewable electricity generation to 30% by the end of 2020.

The post Regulator says corporate demand to push Australia renewables to 30% by year end appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As Tesla's Battery Day approaches, BNEF looks at which countries best placed for lithium-ion supply chains. Australia, despite its abundance of raw materials, does not rank well.

The post As Battery Day approaches, which country has best lithium-ion supply chains? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla virtual power plant in South Australia registers for FCAS markets, meaning that batteries in more than 2,000 homes will be providing crucial grid services.

The post Tesla virtual power plant in South Australia given green light to serve FCAS markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former Treasury economist says BZE Million Jobs Plan would deliver a stronger economic recovery, with lower unemployment, higher living standards, and less debt.

The post Stronger, cheaper, smarter: Can Coalition ignore benefits of a renewables-led recovery plan? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

RES Australia secures construction and asset management contract for Hana Financial's 162MW Columboola solar farm in Queensland Western Downs region.

The post RES lands Columboola solar farm contract, construction to begin “immediately” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The three-phase Fronius Symo GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter – a compact, versatile all-in-one solar energy supply solution – is now available on the market.

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Peer-to-peer trading, VPPs, vehicle to home and grid, community batteries, solar gardens: the possibilities are many, but they will be stuck in the slow lane without fundamental grid reform.

The post Human or octopus? It matters for the future of rooftop solar and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

First two weeks of ownership of a Nissan Leaf e+ imported from Japan has been a dream, say Canberra couple Karen and Shane Maher.

The post “It’s a game changer”: First Australian 62kWh Nissan Leaf review appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Evoenergy prepares to launch a government-backed battery storage trial across up to 75 solar homes in the all-electric ACT suburb of Ginninderry.

The post Home battery trial set to launch in all-electric, all-solar Canberra suburb appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ARENA to get $1.4 billion, but it and the CEFC will have mandates broadened to include the Coalition's favoured "low emissions" technologies, including CCS.

The post ARENA to be given $1.4 billion as Coalition channels funds to CCS, EVs and pubs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Modelling for the Liddell Task Force reveals that Angus Taylor and Scott Morrison exaggerated the price impacts used to justify their extraordinary gas intervention.

The post Liddell report shows Morrison and Taylor exaggerated case for gas intervention appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New potential base price for the China-made Tesla Model 3 could be as low as $57,000 in Australia.

The post China-made Tesla Model 3 price could undercut Hyundai Kona Electric appeared first on RenewEconomy.