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Tasmania has 'competitive advantages' for renewable hydrogen production, which could deliver major economic benefits to the state, according to Hydro Tas.

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Tesla big battery in South Australia to get 50% bigger, and to provide critical "intertia" that will hasten the transition to a grid free of fossil fuels.

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University of Wollongong researchers claim breakthrough that could see sodium-sulfur batteries compete with lithium-ion in large-scale energy storage.

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Corporate energy users have supported 5.2GW of new renewable energy capacity and procured nearly 2.3GW of mostly solar and wind powered electricity, new report shows.

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The biggest threat to Victoria’s future power supply comes not from more renewables, but unreliable brown coal power plants, and government efforts to prop up black coal units.

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It's fast, fun and now here: Ford debut its first electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach E, a car it says offer freedom from petrol pumps, and oil changes.

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Former humanitarian diplomat Jamie Isbister appointed as new Ambassador for the Environment and head climate negotiator.

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Ausgrid looks it expand virtual power plant after succesful first trial, embracing AEMC's vision of a digital future for energy.

The post Ausgrid completes VPP trial, plans to do more as it heads to digital future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bright Sparks launches as a new space for young energy professionals to network, share knowledge and gain industry skills to become future leaders in Australia’s clean energy transition.

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Continued investment in renewable energy projects sees renewables sector deliver some of the strongest wages growth in Australia.

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A major network outage in Victoria on Saturday evening caused the grid in the state of South Australia to “island” or become separate from the rest of the main grid. The important news is that nothing happened. There was no load shedding, no generator trips that anyone can identify, and the lights did not go...

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Expansion of Tesla big battery will not be about just making it bigger, it will also be providing new services to the Australian grid.

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New reports from market operator and market regulator show that - despite the politics - Australia's grid is getting cleaner, cheaper and smarter.

The post Cheaper, cleaner, smarter – how wind, solar and batteries are changing Australia’s grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Resources minister Matt Canavan has revived proposals for carbon capture and storage projects to help justifiy government backing of new coal projects.

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As the engineering sector turns its attention to the climate crisis, UNSW Engineering has taken the lead in being the first university to commit to a movement steering the profession towards a low carbon future.

The post UNSW first engineering school to sign declaration to reduce harmful carbon emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Price for carbon offsets - yes, Australia does have a carbon price - hit record high and will likely rise further.

The post Australian carbon offset price hits 4-year high, more increases ahead? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes teams up with the CEFC in fund seeking investments to cut emissions and boost innovation in agri-business.

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Spanish energy giant unveils plans to tap Australia's “tremendous” renewables potential, starting with 320MW hybrid wind and solar plant.

The post Iberdrola enters Australia market with big plans, including 320MW wind solar hybrid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

JinkoSolar’s motion for summary determination of non-infringement will be granted by ITC JUDGE within two weeks.

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A $1.9 million agricultural waste to bioenergy project that will power electric vehicles within the Bundaberg Regional Council area has been backed through the Palaszczuk Government’s $5 million Queensland Waste to Biofutures Fund (W2B Fund).

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