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Australia’s federal government given an F for “fail” for its EV policy efforts, even as new data shows that more than half of drivers are considering to go electric for their next car.

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Which large scale solar projects have chosen wisely, and found a sweet-spot on the grid and in the market, and which large scale solar projects have not?

The post Revealed: The solar farms that found the sweet spot in the grid, and those that didn’t appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy minister Angus Taylor is no fan of wind turbines, but his electorate of Hume in NSW has all that's needed to be the state's next big renewable energy zone.

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Bald Hills wind farm decision a side-show to main event, but it reveals that anti-wind sentiment still blowing strong.

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Massive investment in solar and wind is forecast to send Japan past its established renewable energy target of between 22-24% by 2030.

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UK government awards seabed rights to developers of Blue Gem Wind, a 96MW floating wind demonstration project that will be a first for Wales.

The post First floating wind farm in Wales cleared for development in Celtic Sea appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW government opens applications for $2 million in grants to trial projects that increase the collection, reuse and recycling of solar panel and battery storage systems.

The post Solar panel and battery system recycling targeted in NSW grant round appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland premier Palaszczuk announces $145m investment package to establish renewable energy 'corridors' and connect new clean energy projects.

The post Palaszczuk announces investment in three Queensland renewable energy ‘corridors’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

To address both near-term reliability threats and emerging climate risks, we need to move both more carefully and faster.

The post Blackouts and California’s clean energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The West Australia grid is in the midst of an energy transition, but is on its own. AEMO’s Dean Sharafi explains the importance of inertia, and the potential of grid-forming inverters.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: State of inertia and potential for grid-forming inverters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Origin Energy to kick-start Beetaloo Basin gas project, while profits and renewables investment stall on lower electricity prices.

The post Origin hits snooze on wind and solar as gas write-downs wipe out profits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's biggest coal generator, the 2.88GW Eraring plant in NSW, is being forced to radically modify the way it operates due to the growing impact of rooftop solar.

The post How rooftop solar is eating into Australia’s biggest coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Making Australia more energy efficient will save households money, be good for the environment and create jobs.

The post How to avoid a housing industry bloodbath – invest in making buildings more efficient appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's biggest solar farm finally registered in south-west NSW, with two big spinning machines.

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Neoen files plans for huge wind and solar project backed by massive battery nearly ten times bigger than Tesla big battery at Hornsdale, and with the promise to replace gas.

The post Neoen files plans for $3bn wind and solar farm with battery 10 times bigger than Hornsdale appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMC seeks feedback on proposed reforms, that would establish big batteries as their own kind of market participant in the National Electricity Market.

The post Battery storage to get new set of rules as regulators play catch-up to new technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New analysis from Green Energy Markets finds Queensland on track to meet just 37.5% renewables by 2030, falling well short of state government's 50% goal.

The post Queensland not on track to reach 50 per cent renewables, despite announcements appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tilt - stung by delays at its new Victoria wind farm - warns that lack of clarity over connection issues puts future investment in Australia's main grid at risk.

The post Tilt says clarity needed as grid connection delays threaten Australia investment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The last major components have been delivered to the 530MW Stockyard Hill wind farm, set to be one of Australia's largest.

The post Pic of the Day: Final oversized components delivered to Stockyard Hill wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 60MW project on the Tengeh Reservoir in Singapore will be one of the first in the world to integrate green technology with water treatment.

The post One of world’s biggest inland floating solar systems begins construction in Singapore appeared first on RenewEconomy.