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NT government says the batteries, funded through Arena, will have a significant impact on local network constraints and expand rooftop solar capacity.

The post Top End to add 16 community batteries to its small, solar-heavy grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean energy generated a record-high 44% of China’s electricity in May 2024, pushing coal’s share down to a record low of 53%, despite continued growth in demand.

The post China’s clean energy pushes coal to record-low 53 pct share of power in May appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue withdrawal deals blow to Middle Arm precinct, which now risks leaning heavily towards fossil fuels.

The post Fortescue pulls green hydrogen and ammonia plan from NT’s Middle Arm precinct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is considerable pressure to quickly approve the HumeLink transmission project. But can the AER be confident it is worthwhile, and the best option?

The post Is HumeLink worthwhile? The $5 billion dilemma facing the energy regulator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Huon Hoogesteger from Smart Commercial Solar talks about almost everything but solar, as batteries and other bespoke energy solutions step into the light. Plus, Renewables in Agriculture.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: New dawn for household batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An energy crisis helped Denmark to launch the global wind industry. Can the climate crisis do the same for offshore wind in Australia? A crucial ingredient is missing.

The post Offshore wind’s biggest hurdle in Australia? It just might be the election cycle appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The already giant Supernode battery project in the north of Brisbane is to treble in size after the developer Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners extended its off-take deal with Australia’s biggest utility, Origin Energy. The first stage of the battery – sized at 250 MW and 520 MWh – is already under construction after the two companies […]

The post Giant Brisbane battery trebles in size after Origin extends deal for life beyond baseload appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New project claims to have offtake deals and a partnership with GE Vernova, but is yet to secure land or test its first technology module.

The post Lyon Group boss returns with a new grand plan – for 20GW of outback hydrogen plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report analyses deep origins of the fossil fuel industry's fight against climate action and renewables, and the key players in Australia.

The post Fossil fuel industry’s anti-climate and anti-renewables playbook goes back 57 years – they are still hard at it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The newly connected Broken Hill battery has helped NSW beat a short-lived record for battery charging and discharging.

The post New big battery breaks habit, goes for morning stretch and takes state to new record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Head of Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy says cost of developing onshore wind energy projects has jumped by up to 50 per cent as it works to deliver tens of gigawatts of new capacity in Australia.

The post Squadron says innovation needed to overcome jump in wind costs, but nuclear not the answer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ClearVue Technologies says it has landed a repeat order for its clear solar glass solutions for greenhouses from the United States.

The post Australian solar glass company lands another US greenhouse order appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland Hydro is setting up three different consultation avenues for locals to weigh in on the 2GW/24h Borumba project.

The post New consultation round opened for giant pumped hydro project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Practical tips on electrification from an electrician.

The post SwitchedOn podcast: The electrician who swapped his diesel guzzling ute for a Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia locks in funding deal with Canberra to ensure it can become first grid in world to reach 100 per cent net renewables via wind, solar and storage.

The post South Australia locks in federal funds to become first grid in world to reach 100 per cent net wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The CopperString project has been described as the region's "most transformative project since steam locomotives" in the 19th century.

The post Construction begins on $5 billion transmission line to open up wind, solar and minerals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Octopus Australia wins local planning approval for a gigawatt scale battery project at an old coal power station site near Brisbane.

The post Local council approves gigawatt-scale battery on old coal site appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plenty of farmers are “all-in” on alternative energy solutions to power their operations, but there are plenty of barriers making the task difficult and the result disappointing.

The post “Sad, pathetic:” Farmers say arcane network rules take the cream off the clean energy they produce appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CEFC tips $50m into non-bank's offer of discounted loans and novated leases for SMEs wanting to buy solar, batteries, EVs and energy efficient equipment.

The post Green bank backs cheap loans to unlock EVs, solar and batteries for business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The commissioners and chair of a new board to help reach net-zero emissions have been unveiled before major energy executives discuss the renewable transition.

The post NSW unveils net zero board to keep emission reductions on target appeared first on RenewEconomy.