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National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios report outlines five “Pathways to 2050”, including zero carbon and 2°C options.

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Morgan Stanley says global transition to a new energy world is gaining momentum, driven by savvy consumers and increasingly cheaper and smarter technology. But can Australia keep up?

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Perth-based company inks deal to produce key component of transparent solar glass technology in established PV factory in Taiwan.

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Australian startup that has developed world-first acoustic listening device for monitoring the health of wind turbines has raised AU$850,000 to support commercialisation.

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Anti-renewables advocate Maurice Newman revives some outdated myths about wind farms as he fights the Crookwell 3 development near one of his properties.

The post Abbott era advisor re-emerges to oppose Crookwell wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar are lowering wholesale electricity prices by at least $11/MWh, but storage is needed to remove the upward pressure on prices from expensive gas generators.

The post Wind and solar cut rather than boost Australia’s wholesale electricity prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Walcha Energy is delighted to welcome Dan Muller as Development Manager for the Walcha Energy Project.

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Calls to narrow the eligibility criteria for Victoria's rooftop solar rebate rejected by state government, after entire first month’s quota filled in just three days.

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Toyota to trial solar-powered Prius that aims to achieve up to 1kW in output and add more than 50kms to the fossil-free driving range.

The post Toyota begins testing of self-charging solar Prius appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Goldwind has been awarded a contract for the supply and installation of Goldwind wind turbines for the Biala Wind Farm project in the Southern Tablelands of NSW.

The post Goldwind to supply wind turbines to BJCE Australia for Biala Wind Farm project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nuclear proponents identify most likely sites in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia for up to 20 nukes they think should be built in Australia.

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Wind output hit new record on Sunday night, average prices in South Australia fall into negative territory last Thursday.

The post Wind energy sets new record output in Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bob Brown says "eye-catchiness" and ecological impact of proposed Robbins Island wind farm outweigh the massive project's environmental benefits.

The post Greens founder Brown speaks out against Tasmania wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Give and take - renewables deliver a crucial economic boost to Australia, supporting construction activity, while undermining exports of coal and gas.

The post Renewables prop up construction activity, as well as being threat to fossil fuel exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

15 hours of extremely hot weather added about $60/MWh to the average price for the entire March quarter last summer. Will it happen again this coming summer?

The post Last summer’s heatwave made electricity price forecasts look foolish. Will it happen again? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Indonesia's Terregra Renewables completes its first solar farm in Australia, with another on the way, eyeing attractive merchant market for electricity.

The post Terregra completes first 5MW fully ‘merchant solar’ farm in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With double the range, bidirectional charging and a roomy inside, the 2019 electric Nissan Leaf makes a good proposition in the lower price range of the EV market.

The post Electric Nissan Leaf 2019 drive test, review, specifications and pricing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nissan says new generation Leaf electric car will be an "energy asset" for the home and grid, and dismisses Tesla big battery in South Australia as a "waste of resources".

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Sungrow announced that 1.4 GW PV plants in Vietnam utilizing its inverter solutions was connected to the grid before 30 June 2019 as planned, significantly increasing Vietnamese renewable generation at large.

The post 1.4 GW PV plants with Sungrow inverter solutions are operational appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW will be lumped with the bulk of costs of decommissioning and rehabilitation of Vales Point power station after just $10M set aside following sale.

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