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Victorian energy minister says the state will be 95 pct renewable by the time Dutton delivers his "fantasy" nuclear projects.

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Finish technology group Wärtsilä has unveiled what it says the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant.

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AGL signs MoU to explore feasibility of recycling up to half a million solar panels a year at a new facility at its Hunter Energy Hub in New South Wales.

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Bowen says the massive auctions for large scale wind and solar under the Capacity Investment Scheme may come at no cost to taxpayers because of the number of projects competing for a contract.

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CSIRO and Google's moonshot factory say inverter prototypes have the potential to stabilise electricity grids and put more solar, wind and hydro power into networks.

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Peter Dutton says nuclear power plants burn energy. Er, no they don't. Is this why the Coalition nuclear policy makes no sense?

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The Haldon Station site, on land blighted by erosion and pests, will be Lodestone Energy's largest solar project to date.

The post Kiwi solar developer lines up 220MW project in hot South Island location appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nuclear lobby groups admit that rooftop solar will be a major casualty of the push for "always on" nuclear. Is the public happy to have their PV modules switched off?

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The CCA's role is likely to become more important in the lead up to a federal election set to focus on net zero.

The post Matt Kean to helm Climate Change Authority, says no to nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Flexible demand can provide significant savings and grid benefits, but consumers are skeptical and policy makers have not provided clear pathway.

The post Shape, shift, and shimmy: EVs and hot water can boost flexible demand, but need policy pathway appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy analysts point out the Coalition's nuclear plans barely scratch the surface of the country's future energy needs. But try getting an answer from Ted O'Brien.

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Chris Bowen says more than 40 GW of wind and solar capacity registers for first CIS auction, enough to meet 2030 renewables target.

The post Labor swamped with 40 GW of wind and solar bids in first major tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The cost of building seven reactors under Peter Dutton's nuclear proposal could be up to $600 billion and deliver just 3.7 per cent of Australia's energy mix in 2050

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Solar power to set new landmark of 20 per cent of global electricity output in northern summer solstice, and remains fastest growing energy source.

The post Solar hits new global peak in northern summer solstice, and Australia still leads per capita appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Coalition's nuclear plan is more about the destruction of an existing industry - wind and solar - than the creation of a new one. Here's why.

The post Dutton’s plan to nuke Australia’s renewable energy transition explained in full appeared first on RenewEconomy.

By changing their consumption habits, average Australians can reduce their carbon footprints by 75%. And if they do, net zero by 2050 might not be a dream.

The post Big cars, red meat, household gas: Consumers still have crucial role to play in cutting emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Who could have predicted that the same party that opened the door to offshore wind in 2021 would slam it shut again in 2024?

The post The same party that legislated for offshore wind farms now wants to ban them. It’s nuclear in reverse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre signs up to help deliver $8m government program to support local manufacture and servicing of wind turbine components.

The post Wind turbine towers and blades could be built in Australia under new supply chain plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian Energy Market Operator warns of potential gas shorfalls, as increased demand and troubles at a major gas processing plant combine to limit supply of the fossil fuel.

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Regulatory timelines and supply chains issues are complicating efforts to build new "heartbeat" essential for running the grid without fossil fuels.

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