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Australia's wind output hits record level of 5,000MW - just one year after it broke through 4,000MW for first time.

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Infigen defers financial close of 138MW Flyers Creek Wind Farm, and delays other renewable energy investments, in bid to dodge Coronavirus-related risks.

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A US-based study finds asthma cases and hospitalisation dropped markedly in surrounding communities following the closure of coal-fired power stations.

The post Study shows coal plant closures dramatically cut asthma cases, as Trump loosens pollution controls appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla said to be applying for "utility" license in the UK, in potential fore-runner of a switch in its big battery strategy from supplier to owner and operator.

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True story: Morrison sets up new platform for investment in renewable energy power plants, with particularly focus on large scale wind, solar PV and storage.

The post It’s time Coalition listened to experts on climate and energy, and plotted a Green New Deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Michael Moore is one of my heroes, but this time he has made a bad mistake. His new film on renewable energy is out-of-date, superficial, simplistic and misleading.

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Owners of 256MW Kiamal solar farm - the biggest solar project in Victoria to date - say they have stepped in to complete the commissioning of long-delayed project.

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Westpac to phase out investment in thermal coal 2030, to turn focus to wind, solar and storage, and electric vehicles.

The post Westpac to shed thermal coal investments by 2030, switch to renewables and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Storms hit mean link between Queensland and NSW, forcing prices to run negative for four consecutive days and large scale solar farms to switch off en masse.

The post Queensland spot prices run below zero for four days running, solar farms switch off appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research shows coal mining and coal-fired power stations in New South Wales and Queensland use about 383 billion litres of fresh water every year.

The post Australia’s black coal industry uses enough water for over 5 million people appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The CEFC will run a new $300m investment fund to support Australia's emerging renewable hydrogen sector.

The post CEFC to kick-start Australia’s hydrogen industry with new $300m investment fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.

3MW solar system completed at Pernod Ricard Barossa Valley wineries rounds off the French company’s journey to 100% renewables for its Australian operations.

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Australia’s rooftop solar market charts second-highest month in April 2020 with 237MW new capacity. But analysts expect a Covid-19 drop-off to hit in May.

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Tera-factories, Full Self Driving, a profitable Model Y - significant tidbits from Tesla's first-quarter earnings report illustrate just how far Tesla is ahead in electric vehicle game.

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Granville Harbour Wind Farm has taken delivery of its final massive wind turbine tower section, marking the end of the project’s 18-week transport program.

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The best way to shore up Australia’s future energy supplies is to invest economic stimulus money in renewables.

The post Want an economic tonic, Mr Morrison? Use that stimulus money to turbocharge renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Origin acquires $500m stake in UK-based Octopus Energy, and will deploy its 'Kraken' platform to streamline interactions with customers as they adopt solar, storage and EVs.

The post Release the Kraken! Origin strikes $500m deal to smarten customer systems in digital, distributed world appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla Model 3 now accounts for half of all Tesla vehicles on Australian shores, and takes the lead position from Renault Zoe in Europe's March EV sales.

The post Tesla Model 3 total production numbers for Australia revealed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Exodus of contractors from Australia's large scale solar market continues after international company quits, citing delays, faulty materials and regulatory issues.

The post Major contractor quits Australia solar market after huge losses on projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Dutch EV expert Auke Hoekstra explains why he believes electric trucks, rather than hydrogen-powered trucks, will corner the semi trailer market and replace diesel.

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