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New energy retailer and leader in VPP (virtual power plant) energy trading, Discover Energy is delighted to announce a Saver Plan with LG Chem and GoodWe to incentivise new installs of LG Chem LV batteries and GoodWe solar inverters.

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"Gas chose Itself". Those who profess - like Scott Morrison - to be 'technology neutral' are scrambling for a way to dismiss the urgency of climate action.

The post Scott Morrison’s three hundred year climate plan is a dark moment for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

WA government wants to create a 1.5GW wind and solar hydrogen hub north of Perth, and has called for expressions of interest.

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Morrison back-flips on plans to build 1GW gas generator in Hunter Valley, conceding that a fraction of that was needed to replace Liddell. "I'm interested in doing," he said.

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JinkoSolar is the top manufacturer in Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition’s (“SVTC”) latest Solar Scorecard. 

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Rather than putting our focus on regulation which looks at safety, reliability and market mechanisms, we need to turn our attention towards innovation as our solution.

The post Too much regulation could limit innovation in rooftop solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.

The post Snowy 2.0 rapidly turning into “$10 billion white elephant,” experts say appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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