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A "bonus solar" tariff could leave PV owners less annoyed at very low feed-in prices and encourage people to shift demand.

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Snowy Hydro seeks to play down use of diesel at its controversial Hunter Valley power project, which is still waiting for a connection to the gas network.

The post Snowy plays down diesel allowance for Kurri Kurri, but gas pipeline problems persist appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The largest operating wind farm in Australia, has marked a significant milestone, with the first export of renewable energy to the national electricity market.

The post Australia’s largest operating wind farm sends first power to Sunshine State grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable records fall for the third time in five days, and likely more to follow as coal fired generators learn how to switch off and then back on again.

The post Renewable penetration record falls for third time this week on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Aula Energy has jumped on board the plans to build a more than 600 megawatt wind farm in south-western New South Wales.

The post Macquarie’s Aula jumps on board plans to build massive wind farm in New South Wales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IEEFA's recent research on the cost of building nuclear is detailed and extensively referenced, with the methods laid out transparently. Dismissing it as "cherry-picked" and "nonsense" is not good enough.

The post If Peter Dutton has a better understanding of the cost of building nuclear, then let’s see it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

David Crisafulli reminds voters that an LNP government in Queensland does not mean Peter Dutton can bank on the state's support for building nuclear power plants.

The post “Differences of opinion:” Queensland state LNP insists it will not sign up to Dutton’s nuclear plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

University launches hydrogen research, demonstration, testing and training hub on key transport corridor linking industries, communities and resources.

The post “Agile and industry facing:” University launches first of a kind hydrogen R&D hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.

The post Australian researchers turn wine into a battery storage breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Putting solar PV shades over available outdoor car parks in Australia could generate 34 TWh of electricity a year, and help charge the growing number of EVs.

The post Solar car parks: Australia’s great untapped PV potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Origin becomes the latest green hydrogen contender to dump a major project, citing uncertainty in the timing of the market and the risks of "capital intensive" development.

The post Origin joins green hydrogen exodus, dumps “risky” Hunter project to focus on renewables, storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A hybrid 360MW solar farm and two-hour big battery – and with a first of its kind grid connection agreement – has been cleared for construction in Victoria.

The post Hybrid solar and battery project dubbed first of its kind gets green light for construction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

To realise its full offshore wind potential, Australia will need to overcome a raft of challenges – and adopt the lessons learnt by more mature markets.

The post Pitfalls Australia’s offshore wind industry must avoid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The first month of spring has delivered multiple renewable energy records for Australia – and served as a reminder of how important big spinning turbines will be in the future energy mix.

The post Windy south stars in month of “eclipsing” renewable energy records appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report says AEMO's 2024 Integrated System Plan is far from being a signal for greater investment in gas, with the role of gas generation on the grid being rapidly eroded by cheaper, better alternatives.

The post Gas power in future grid will be “tiny” and its cost exorbitant, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy Insiders – a RenewEconomy Podcast · Even hydro is moving beyond baseload Retiring Hydro Tasmania CEO Ian Brooksbank reflects on the changing nature of grids, the role of hydro, Battery of the Nation and building wind farms in the right place. Plus: Shutting down coal. Pylon is a proud sponsor of Energy Insiders Evergen […]

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Australian solar innovator says first order for solar cladding shows the value the market is starting to place on energy efficient smart building solutions.

The post “Pivotal moment” for ClearVue as it lands first order for solar cladding on iconic Perth building appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Perth-based Altech Batteries switches on prototype sodium-chloride solid state battery in Germany.

The post Perth company successfully switches on solid state battery using table salt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new report warns current investment policy towards China is blocking access to a "green capital tsunami" vital to Australia's plans for solar and battery manufacturing.

The post Australia can ride the waves of China’s “green capital tsunami” – but a change in attitude is needed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Early campaign moves suggest energy will be a key policy battleground in the Queensland election – and that Labor and the Coalition will divide the state down party lines over climate and renewables.

The post Coal extension and public power retailer set battle lines for Queensland’s energy election appeared first on RenewEconomy.