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Gina Rinehart has described solar farms as an "eye sore", but her mining company plans to build one on her family property to help power and cut emissions at a new iron ore project.

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Patrick Matweew from Enphase Energy on his journey from a coal town in Germany to a solar career in Queensland – and the big difference quality microinverters can make. Plus the week in solar news.

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A large solar project paired with one of the country's first eight-hour batteries received federal environmental, but a wind energy hub proposed for New England is put on hold.

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Gas has been part of Australia’s electricity mix for decades – so why is ramping it up now such a bad idea?

The post We can’t afford to fall back on gas to fill Dutton’s nuclear gap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With Earth's vital signs all trending in the wrong direction, we still have not solved the central problem driving climate change: the routine burning of fossil fuels.

The post Unprecedented peril: Disaster looms as world tracks towards 2.7°C of warming this century appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of Australia's oldest operating coal generators has been refused bank guarantees and is seeking a crucial rule change or exemption to allow it to continue operating.

The post One of Australia’s oldest coal generators refused bank guarantees, operating status under threat appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria is seeking federal environmental approval for a transmission project that will be crucial to the state's target of 2GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2032.

The post VicGrid seeks green tick for transmission line to connect Australia’s first offshore wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The first battery containers have been installed in what will likely be the country's first 2 gigawatt hour (GWh) battery project being built in the Western Australian coal town of Collie.

The post First units installed at Australia’s first 2 GWh big battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GridBeyond says community batteries offer a range of benefits over home batteries and – with the right software and settings – can deliver significant returns for their owners.

The post A smart community battery in right location could earn $250,000 a year, report says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

First round of a second climate tech fund has closed with some big-name investors and the CEFC leading the charge into the net zero economy.

The post Climate tech fund raises another $100m for electrification, grid and circular economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New records over the long weekend underline the fundamental change happening in Australia's energy mix, and the key role of rooftop solar in driving these.

The post Rooftop PV takes biggest bite yet out of coal as fossil fuels and grid demand hit new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia will tip $9 million into the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub in an effort to further support its neighbours' response to climate change.

The post Australia commits $9 million to help Pacific neighbours meet climate targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit is a big deal – and it comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is one of the biggest threats the world faces.

The post Australia is hosting a world-first “nature positive” summit. What is it, and why does it matter? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A machine that can extract nearly 100% of materials from end-of-life solar modules powers up as rock bottom Chinese solar prices collapse the export market for second-hand Australian panels.

The post Solar recycling machine powers up as key export market closes to used Australian panels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Swiss start-up gets all clear to install a 100-metre-long removable solar PV plant between railway tracks in the country’s west.

The post Swiss pilot to install solar panels in-between railway tracks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

State owned generation company is buying a share in the so-called "Big-T" pumped hydro project proposed for 45km northeast of Toowoomba, as it moves away from coal.

The post Queensland coal giant adds pumped hydro to growing energy storage mix appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland coal giant seeks 15-year deal for the final stage of the massive Supernode battery energy storage system as it moves beyond baseload to firmed renewables.

The post Stanwell snaps up final share of giant Brisbane battery, firming up plans for life after coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia is nearing a major renewable energy milestone. But why does the market share of renewables peak in spring, and not the sunny summer?

The post Why is spring the record-smashing season for Australian renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government says X-Elio's Sixteen Mile solar-battery project can go ahead without EPBC approval provided it doesn't encroach on endangered species habitat.

The post Green pass for major solar and battery project, so long as it avoids koala and snake habitat appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable energy and storage companies are eyeing opportunities in traditional coal-mining towns as part of Australia's electricity transition.

The post Coal town to battery base: Firm keen to make regional power move appeared first on RenewEconomy.