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Battery storage companies fear for future in Australia after CEC decides to support strict new standards that will send price of installation rocketing.

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FRV lands finance for Goonumbla solar farm, as first of "landmark" pricing solar projects from Snowy Hydro tender gets under way.

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AEMO outlines preferred network plan to unlock $10 billion of wind and solar farms, but Taylor jumps in to spark another rift with state government.

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GoodWe confirms why it is good investment for C & I projects .

The post GoodWe jumps to the 4th position in the global ranking of three-phase string inverters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

WA Govt announces $10M renewable gas development fund as gas network company ATCO unveils renewable hydrogen demonstration hub

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Defence bases in Darwin to source solar and battery storage after deal signed with Lendlease.

The post Defence signs contract to power Darwin bases with solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bob Brown's opposition to a wind farm in Tasmania highlights the growing size of wind turbines. There is a reason why they are getting bigger.

The post Taller, faster, better, stronger: wind towers are only getting bigger appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW hopes to launch multi-billion dollar solar loan program this summer, but is cautious about the risks involved and has approached CEFC for funding.

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200MW S.A. solar project that proposes to add “one of the largest” batteries in the Southern Hemisphere secured power purchase agreement with major utility, Alinta Energy.

The post Alinta signs up for huge solar and battery project in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Construction commences at 25MW Katherine Solar Farm as Northern Territory begins shift towards target of 50% renewables by 2030.

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Everything you need to know about the battery electric vehicles available in Australia - their price, range and performance checklist.

The post The Driven’s What, Why, When to buying an EV in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar industry intensifies calls for Victorian government to review “absolute monster” of rooftop solar rebate, amid reports of failing businesses and frustrated consumers.

The post Solar industry says Victoria rebate will cause “bloodbath” if not changed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Demand response finally allowed in wholesale markets, but like the switch to 5-minute settlements, will be delayed at behest of retailers, while households won't be allowed to play.

The post New demand response rule to erode market power of generator cartel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

S.A. government awards planning approval for compressed air energy storage system, a national first and another big step forward for clean energy in Australia.

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Future Super will partner with RateSetter to expand the availability to affordable finance for residential solar and storage systems.

The post Future Super partners with RateSetter to provide solar and battery loans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Market Forces seeks the support of super funds for its shareholder resolution pushing AGL to accelerate its transition out of coal.

The post Investors asked to support accelerated retirement of AGL’s coal fleet appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Five years to the day since the repeal of the carbon tax, emissions and prices have both increased, and the Australian economy is slowing. So, what was the point?

The post Five years after carbon price repeal, Australia remains in policy abyss appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Eytan Lenko, chair of Beyond Zero Emissions, explains why governments, suppliers, developers, and financiers are getting behind proposals for the world’s biggest solar project in the N.T.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Behind Northern Territory’s 10GW solar plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research blows away myth of "energy returned on investment" and says wind and solar will soon offer a better EROI than fossil fuels.

The post Society heading towards ‘net energy cliff’ without rapid shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report says electric vehicles vital for a renewables-based and decarbonised grid in Great Britain, with vehicle-to-grid charging playing a critical role for flexibility.

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