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UK storage developer that has landed a federal government contract to build the biggest battery in South Australia is now seeking approvals for an even bigger battery to be sited near the Portland smelter in Victoria.

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Carl Hutchinson, the country manager of Enel X, on the difficulties of getting demand response on Australia’s main grid, despite its obvious benefits. Plus: News of the week.

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AEMO issues a first of its kind "minimum load" warning for Victoria as the state heads into the AFL grand final. Will rooftop PV have to be switched off?

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Recent developments toward high efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem cells indicate a bright future for solar power, ensuring it continues to play a prominent role in the global transition to renewable energy

The post New solar cells break efficiency record – and could supercharge how we get energy from the Sun appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tasmanian government will back local green hydrogen production through a funding agreement signed with Melbourne headquartered hydrogen hopeful Countrywide.

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Spanish wind giant is proposing a 3 gigawatt wind project in the south-west corner of Western Australia to help replace the state's last coal generators when they close at the end of the decade.

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Aula Energy, a newly launched offshoot of finance giant Macquarie, is to build its first wind farm after reaching financial close with the joint owner of the $740 million project.

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What is being described as the biggest grid-connected sodium sulphur battery installation in Australia may be installed in one of Queensland's main clean energy hubs.

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This weekend marks the 8 year anniversary of the South Australian system black event. It was a turning point for the grid, a trigger for batteries, syncons and record rooftop PV, and the state now leads the world.

The post The response to South Australia’s blackout started with a tweet and became a revolution on the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Industry insiders are angry that Victorians will have to pay networks' costs of complying with the new solar switch off mechanism.

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We take a drive in the new Polestar 3, and talk to the company's Australia boss Scott Maynard about the EV industry and the rollout of the company's new models.

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The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs.

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Alinta and Parkwind awarded first feasibility licence in Southern Ocean offshore wind zone for 1.2 GW project that could help power the local smelter.

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Andrew Forrest unveils detailed plans to eliminate gas and diesel at his giant iron ore operations by 2030. "When will companies stop burning fossil fuels," he said.

The post “Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rapidly falling costs of solar and batteries have underpinned record investment in renewables, but the pace of investment is still short of the COP28 target of tripling global capacity by 2030.

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Leading electricity network is looking at a sun tax and "solar soak" tariffs as it prepares for a surge in the uptake of EVs, electrification of homes and roller-coaster demand.

The post “Not business-as-usual:” Network mulls sun tax and “solar soaks” to cope with EVs and electric homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Work has begun on a 364 metre "high altitude" wind turbine, using a four-legged lattice structure to tap into higher wind speeds.

The post Construction begins on world’s tallest wind turbine in German lignite region appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A decision on a dispute billion-dollar wind project off north-west Tasmania has been delayed again, for the third time amid ongoing legal battles.

The post Plibersek delays federal decision on disputed billion-dollar wind project in Tasmania appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victorian electricity distribution company wins transmission licence, an achievement it says will create more competition and faster connections for new wind and solar in the state.

The post Powercor wins bid to plug in bigger wind, solar and battery projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Consortium of companies picked to build the transmission system for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone has been awarded an operator's licence.

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