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Hong Kong research team uses water absorption technology to cool solar panels down in the heat of the day and boost their generation output by up to nearly 20%.

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AEMO’s Alex Wonhas joins Energy Insiders to discuss the operator’s Renewables Integration Study and how to integrate world-leading 75 per cent wind and solar into Australia’s main grid.

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As Covid-19 restrictions begin to be eased around Australia, SunWiz takes an in-depth look at the data to reveal what’s happening in the market.

The post Rooftop solar installs at record high during Covid-19, but what about leads and sales? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK enjoys first month since 1882 without coal-fired generation as its grid operator celebrates dramatic cut in emissions and plans for carbon free operations by 2025.

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Coal generation slumps to 43 year low as the number of generators declines and those that are left are little used. And that's with the support of Donald Trump.

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Scientists develop new type of flexible supercapacitor to allow new generation of wearable devices such as heart monitors to be powered by human sweat. And it could affect EVs too.

The post Scientists say wearable devices could be powered by sweat. So why not EVs? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GoodWe reached No.1 rank among hybrid inverter suppliers on a global scale.

The post GoodWe ranked as global No. 1 hybrid inverter suppliers by Wood Mackenzie appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Crucial National Electricity Market reforms face delays under pressure from large incumbent fossil fuel generators using Covid-19 as a cover to stymie progress.

The post Fossil fuel incumbents push to delay another crucial energy market reform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Akuo Energy's 132MW wind farm proposed for Steeple Flat in NSW amends plans to include fewer – but taller – turbines, ahead of seeking environmental approval.

The post NSW Granite Hills wind farm cuts turbine numbers, increases their height appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ed Kalajzic takes helm at Western Power as the DNSP looks to shift much of its sprawling poles and wires network to solar and battery storage stand-alone power systems.

The post Western Power names Ed Kalajzic as new CEO appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar continues to drive coal out of the electricity market, as renewables surge to new record levels in Australia.

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A big battery like the Hornsdale Power Reserve needs price volatility to make money out of energy arbitrage. But the Covid-19 pandemic has flattened the market.

The post Has Covid-19 crippled big-battery and virtual power plant economics? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Contrary to claims made in Michael Moore film Planet of the Humans about life cycle energy for renewables, wind and solar are likely to breed even better returns.

The post Debunking Michael Moore’s myth about life cycle energy needs of wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Glasshouse testing of mixed metal dust recovered from recycled alkaline batteries successfully completed.

The post Lithium Australia assessing the use of recycled battery components as fertiliser micro-nutrients appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Germany experiences record level of negative power prices, highlighting need for greater flexibility in power generation and demand.

The post Coronavirus impact lays bare inflexibility of German power generation and demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

US utility to pilot "acqueous air flow" battery - backed by group including Bill Gates and Macquarie Capital - that promises to deliver 150 hours of storage at very low cost.

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Grattan Institute says Australian green steel manufacture and export industry could generate around $65bn a year in today’s dollars, and resolve nation's great climate conundrum.

The post How “green steel” could replace Australia’s coal industry – and end climate wars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Northern Minerals signs PPA with Soluna Australia for 100kW solar, 200kWh battery system to help power its Brown's Range rare earths mine in W.A. east Kimberley region.

The post W.A. rare earths mine taps solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Italian inverter maker Fimer has its li-ion REACT 2 energy storage system approved for the South Australia government's Home Battery Scheme.

The post South Australia approves Fimer React 2 for Home Battery Scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland government-owned utility Yurika Energy inks deal with QIC Global Real Estate to install 15MW of rooftop solar across five major shopping centre sites.

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