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BloombergNEF report suggests that rather than lithium being in short supply, there is a glut which will force prices down. But it may be short lived.

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A Canberra-bound car carrier was spotted on Saturday full to the brim with some of the first Model 3s destined for Australian customers.

The post Tesla Model 3 Australia invasion has begun appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's slow uptake of electric vehicles could blow out the carbon budget, and a target of 50% EV sales 2030 was needed to keep the country on track.

The post Australia’s carbon budget at risk from slow shift to EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

To IEEFA’s contrarian perspective, Indian investors in the main are not looking to replicate the Australian thermal coal graveyard.

The post Coalition report on coal exports to India is missing the backstory appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Building nuclear power stations used to be an effective cover for nuclear weapons programs. So what is it now, with the credibility of nuclear power so very low?

The post Is the push for nuclear power a covert push for nuclear weapons? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In Australia's climate policy void, an ever increasing number of corporations are stepping up to show leadership on this critical financial risk. IFM is the latest.

The post IFM Investors becomes latest asset manager to shun coal, align with Paris appeared first on RenewEconomy.

W.A. Garden Island Microgrid – a cornerstone project for wave power developer Carnegie Clean Energy – officially powers up, supplying solar and storage for Australia’s largest naval base.

The post Carnegie turns on Garden Island micro-grid, switches focus back to wave power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ARENA spends $15 million to help fund the roll-out of 50 ultra fast EV charging stations by Evie Networks.

The post ARENA gives $15 million to Evie Networks for ultra fast charging network appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Berkeley City Council bans gas in new residential buildings. Transport, the biggest source of GHG emissions in California, is next in line for restrictions and/or conversion to electric.

The post Another first: City of Berkeley bans natural gas in new buildings appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One year after Scott Morrison took the reins as PM – and appointed Angus Taylor federal energy minister – the divide over the country's energy and climate future is as deep and depressing as ever. How good is that?

The post One year on, how good is Morrison’s climate and energy denial? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Is it “millions of households and businesses face being plunged into darkness” or “a 99.998% chance of no cuts at all"? Actually, you'd be wrong on both counts.

The post ConfUSEd by the ESOO? You’re not alone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

SHM report claiming the federal government’s $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation is up for sale has been hosed down by both the Coalition, and the green bank itself.

The post Is Coalition trying to sell the CEFC they could not close? Apparently not appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland day-time prices hit zero or below for sixth day in a row, while prices go negative for 10th day in a row in South Australia.

The post Solar sends Queensland wholesale day-time prices to zero six days in a row appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GE Renewable Energy announced as co-developer and turbine supplier for "largest in the Southern Hemisphere" 800-1000MW Golden Plains wind farm in Victoria.

The post WestWind taps GE to help deliver 1GW Golden Plains wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A $3.1m pilot project to produce green hydrogen via electrolysis at existing BOC gas facility in Queensland wins $950,000 from Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

The post ARENA backs solar hydrogen plant in Brisbane as electrolyser costs tipped to plunge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

5B plans to deploy "big field" Maverick models and set solar installation "speed record" for proposed 10GW mega-project in Northern Territory

The post 5B plans solar “speed record” for 10GW plant in north Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two separate research analyses have outlined the ways onshore wind generation and rooftop solar could supply all or much of Europe’s electricity needs.

The post How wind and rooftop solar could meet most of EU electricity needs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Windlab seeks answers from AEMO after market operator suggested Kennedy wind-solar-battery project may be delayed another two years.

The post Windlab disputes AEMO 2-year delay for Kennedy wind-solar-storage hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable energy is creating jobs and reducing costs and emissions for isolated and remote Indigenous communities in Queensland’s far North.

The post Renewable solution reaches remote Indigenous communities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Slavko’s strong leadership and extensive experience across all business lines will underpin ABB’s growth momentum in Australia.

The post Slavko Planinic appointed Country Managing Director and Head of Industrial Automation for ABB in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.