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Queensland researchers unveil new low cost techniques for the conversion of carbon dioxide into renewable fuels like hydrogen and other chemicals.

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New CSIRO modelling shows a 50 per cent increase in assumed rooftop solar installations across Australia from previous studies.

The post Australia may reach nearly 60GW of small scale solar – new CSIRO modelling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BP annual survey shows that coal is stagnant, but gas is booming, threatening to slow emissions reductions, and Australia is playing a key role in that.

The post BP data highlights Australia’s awkward place in a rapidly changing energy world appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A group of leading environmental groups slam NCCC head Nev Power for falsely claiming they had been consulted on Covid-19 economic response.

The post Enviro groups slam Morrison’s Covid Commission over false claims of consultation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A fossil fuel generator in W.A. has received more than $10 million in annual payments even though it is switched on for just a few hours a year - much of that just to show it works.

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A new software platform that allows consumers to choose the provenance of their renewable electricity supply is set to be rolled out in Australia.

The post How green is your electricity? Australian software identifies origin of supply appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Vectren plans to shift from what is a nearly all coal generation business to producing nearly two thirds of its total energy from renewable energy sources by 2025

The post US utility plans to ditch coal in favour of renewables – in just five years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ANU researchers claim major breakthrough in direct "solar-to-hydrogen" process that could dramatically reduce cost of renewable hydrogen.

The post Australian researchers claim new record for direct ‘solar-to-hydrogen’ solar cells appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fluence says updated "battery stack" delivers lower costs and more flexibility for battery storage, including upgrades for transmission links and hydro generators.

The post Siemens battery venture lines up 2.3GWh of orders, lowers cost with new “battery stack” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New survey suggests Australian news consumers are far more likely to believe climate change is “not at all” serious compared to news users in other countries.

The post The number of climate deniers in Australia is more than double the global average, new survey finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ASX-listed oil company investigating the addition of solar and battery storage at its Corio refinery in Victoria, as part of a post-Covid pivot into lower-carbon energies.

The post Viva Energy weighs solar farm and big battery for Victorian oil refinery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Battery storage company Fluence unveils its latest technology and argues the case for batteries to act as “virtual transmission” and "virtual dams”.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Batteries as virtual dams, and virtual transmission appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spanish firm Iberdrola steps in with $835m "friendly" counter offer for Infigen Energy, that will see the renewables giant dramatically expand its Australian presence.

The post Infigen backs $835m counter offer from Spanish renewables giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launches what it believes will become the world’s largest renewable energy fund.

The post World’s biggest renewables fund targets $23 billion investment, including Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CEFC backs Jet Charge push into smart home chargers and V2G, but energy minister dismisses calls for EV targets in policy to be handed down at year's end.

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Barwon Water led Renewable Organics Network project will use reclaimed organic waste to produce electricity, hot water and soil improver in Victoria’s south-west.

The post “Australian first” network to deliver renewable electricity, hot water from organic waste appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new research paper spells out benefits of a rapid coal phase-out and calls on governments to develop a plan for the transition.

The post “Too late for gradual transition”: Quiggin calls for coal exit by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals sets zero emissions target for 2040, and declares support for UNFCCC "well below 2°C" climate target in move that may shift debate in Australia.

The post Iron ore giant Fortescue sets zero emissions target for 2040, eyes more renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Northern Territory government outlines list of key electricity market reforms in long-awaited first step to smoothing way to 50% renewables grid by 2020.

The post NT outlines “priority” electricity market reforms on road to 50% renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Growatt's new X generation inverters and lithium batteries are chosen for SOLSTRALE.

The post Growatt selected for IKEA’s turnkey solar systems in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.