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Twiggy Forrest reportedly backs big solar project in W.A's wheatbelt, confirming his growing interest in solar technologies.

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New generator performance standards - dubbed the strictest in the world - may make solar farm projects unviable and put Northern Territory 50% renewables target at risk.

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Coalition MP Craig Kelly urges attendees at oil and gas lobby group's event to burn as much fossil fuels as they can this summer.

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A Morrison-government sponsored report finds Australia's reef tourism industry could shrink by 94% due to climate change by 2100.

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Australia’s first mining sector project to combine wind, solar and batteries in one microgid is starting to take shape in Western Australia's northern goldfields region.

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New vehicle sales decline in Australia now in 20th month and getting deeper, but still no acknowledgment from the industry about role that electric vehicle buying intentions may be playing in the industry.

The post New passenger vehicle sales plunge more than 20pct, still no talk of EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Study finds new interconnector linking Tasmania and Victoria would provide greater benefits than costs under all modelled scenarios, but especially a fast transition to renewables.

The post Tasmania Marinus Link would work best in fast transition to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ESIA welcomes the release yesterday of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program RIS for target setting from 2021-25 which indicates the most ambitious targets since the program’s start in 2009

The post Victorian energy savings scheme target increase to 2025 with more upgrades eligible for financial incentives appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMC delays final decision on demand response mechanism but acknowledges both large and small energy users should participate in a 'two-way' energy market.

The post AEMC delays demand response mechanism ruling, concedes participation should be expanded appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar installations continue at record rate, but new technologies - and new thinking - ensure that this turns out to be a major asset to the grid, rather than the liability it is sometimes portrayed.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Rooftop solar: Asset or liability? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia awarded second Fossil of the Day, as negotiators use Aboriginal Australians to argue against taking responsibility for climate damage.

The post Australia slammed for using First Nations people to try and dodge climate bill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Networks offering "super cheap" rates in middle of the day to soak up "solar sponge", part of a range of proposals to allow more solar into grid.

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Australia's battery revolution receives an added boost with a 25-cent solar feed-in tariff, combined with a world first energy trading platform.  Power bills will be a thing of the past, and homeowners will now open energy trading accounts.

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Demand is increasing with the improved efficiency and lifespan of solar systems, which are returning better investment than ever.

The post NCH Launches built-for-purpose solar Panel cleaner for harsh Australian conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AusNet Services is supporting EnergyLab’s Women in Clean Energy Fellowship in Melbourne to inspire, educate and support more women to establish energy startups.

The post AusNet Services sponsors EnergyLab’s Women in Clean Energy Fellowship to support women entrepreneurship in Melbourne appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The federal government has provided financial and strategic support for the development of a multi-million dollar ‘Windmaster’ wind turbine installation project.

The post Australian Government backs Verton’s wind turbine project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal environment and energy department abolished in end of year shake up that will see the portfolios separated once again.

The post Morrison carves up environment and energy, praises Taylor for waving big stick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tilt sells Snowtown 2 wind farm for an "enterprise value" of more than $1 billion, the largest transaction of its type in Australia.

The post Tilt lands $1 billion deal for sale of Snowtown 2 wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian companies committed to 100% renewables now represent almost 25% of the value of the ASX, but there's plenty of room for improvement.

The post Australia’s biggest businesses could deliver “a Yallourn” of new wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar investors warn of rising costs and impacts on grid stability if the energy market rule maker does not change its approach on transmission losses.

The post Wind and solar developers plead with AEMC to reconsider loss factor decision appeared first on RenewEconomy.