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AEMO dials back imports from Victoria to South Australia to cover the potential loss of rooftop solar PV in case of a large generator trip.

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Long range electric vehicles such as the Model 3 are transforming the auto market but are also changing how energy utility providers need to respond.

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Hydro Tasmania pushes case for "deep storage" as cheapest and most resilient option for a renewables grid, and wants to make sure regulators have the right modelling.

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Rooftop solar pushing out coal fired generation and causing new demand lows for the W.A. grid, underlying the state's case for its distributed roadmap.

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Solar Victoria says it will expand its home battery rebate scheme starting July to encourage the aggregation of distributed battery systems and pave the way for VPPs in the state.

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The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) today announced that Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Develin has been appointed as the regulator’s next CEO.

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What. exactly, is a two-sided wholesale electricity market? And will it really be good for consumers, or just sound like it?

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Solar Victoria says it will expand its home battery rebate scheme starting July to encourage the aggregation of distributed battery systems and pave the way for VPPs in the state.

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Following the acquisition of Pacific Energy Limited (ASX: PEA) by alternatives asset manager QIC in November 2019, several changes have been made to the Board to reflect the Company’s new ownership and strategy.

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Renewables fund announces $350m investment vehicle to buy out existing rooftop solar systems from large businesses – starting with the 500kW Sydney ICC array. 

The post Solar Bay announces $350m commercial solar buy-back and PPA scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

System strength impacts reduce output at more wind and solar farms, while black coal generators report their highest level of outages in more than five years.

The post System strength issues take toll on renewable plants in Queensland, NSW and Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia's big batteries pocket record amounts of revenue following separation events, while wind farms went to great lengths to dodge huge FCAS fees.

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Despite incredible volatility, wholesale electricity prices fell to their lowest levels since 2016, while emissions were at record lows in the first quarter.

The post Wind, solar help push grid emissions to record low, prices to four year low appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angus Taylor announces plans to loosen Australia's already lax fuel standards in bid to help out oil industry hit by tumbling prices.

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NSW legislative change paves way for big batteries to be built as stand alone systems, rather than as part of a wind or solar project.

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Chinese PV leader Risen Energy Co., Ltd. (300118.SZ) disclosed its financial results for 2019 on the evening of April 17, 2020.

The post Risen Energy achieves strong results for 2019 with revenue increasing over 47% appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former PM says his biggest regret was a failure to secure meaningful climate policy, but that the Snowy 2.0 expansion is core to his legacy.

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Sunwiz director Warwick Johnston on the uptake of battery storage by Australian homes. And we ask the question: Has Covid-19 killed crap solar?

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: What drives Australians to install battery storage? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean energy stimulus could help meet net zero emissions goals of Paris Agreement and generate more than $A159 trillion in benefits to global GDP above business-as-usual.

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Past 12 months were nearly tied for the warmest 12-month period on record, and near-record sea surface temperatures have driven extensive coral bleaching in southern hemisphere.

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