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Curtin University researchers working on innovative "thermal battery" they say could enable solar to be viable alternative to fossil fuels in commercial and heavy industries.

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Vattenfall wins tender for zero-subsidy offshore wind power with the second phase of the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind project in Dutch waters.

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Industry Super research on nuclear is diminished by its use of the self-interested wishful thinking of the nuclear industry.

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The AEMO has furthered its push for major and rapid reform in the West Australian electricity grid, citing events on the Good Friday holiday that it said were so challenging it has dubbed the day as "Bad Friday."

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Scale of huge Pilbara wind and solar project targeting "green hydrogen" grows to 15GW, with potential to generate equivalent of one fifth of Australia's current electricity demand.

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The Clean Energy Council has joined the numerous voices calling for an urgent review of the Victorian Solar Homes Program, describing it as "ridiculous" that the month-by-month quota of 3,333 systems is filled within three days.

The post CEC joins push for change to Victoria solar rebate scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia now has half a dozen large batteries operating or nearing completion on the grid. Where to now? We talk to Fluence business development head Jaad Cabbabe.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Where to now for battery storage? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cutting-edge distributed energy resources trials in Carnarvon awarded a joint Silver in APEC Energy Smart Communities Initiative Best Practice Awards.

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GoodWe has recently launched its brand-new EHR Series battery-ready inverters with power classes  3.6kW, 5kW and 6kW.

The post GoodWe launches a true battery-ready solar solution appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ClearVue has signed a Consultancy Agreement with Arup Australia Pty Ltd (“Arup”).

The post ClearVue signs agreement with ARUP to develop its smart facade concepts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate Change Authority to issue new advice to government on climate policies, citing falling technology costs and rising emissions as reasons to do something.

The post Climate Change Authority prepares harsh assessment of Morrison’s policy failure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Another coal unit trips off in Victoria, with more than 2,100MW of so-called "reliable baseload" out of action.

The post Another coal unit breakdown in Victoria, with five thermal units now offline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Barnaby Joyce predicts that "most" will die in a forthcoming ice-age in a bizarre Facebook rant, showing climate denialism remains strong in coalition ranks

The post Barnaby’s bizzare Facebook rant: Most of us will die from starvation due to climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tempo Australia, struggling with costs at its first big solar contract, names former head of collapsed engineering firm RCR Tomlinson as its new CEO.

The post Tempo names ex RCR boss as new CEO as it struggles with solar contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government's NAIF to provide all debt needs for world-leading Kidston solar-pumped hydro project at concessional rates.

The post NAIF confirms $610m finance for Genex solar-pumped hydro project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar Insiders resumes after a holiday break, with a reminder of why we want emissions free power, examples of 90% solar penetration, and a question over what Victoria does next.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Killer whales and chasing solar rebates appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar was biggest supplier of electricity in month of June in Germany, as coal output plummets.

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Putin says wind turbines shake worms from the ground, but indicates that Russia now accepts climate science and will ratify the Paris treaty and will seek to cut emissions.

The post Putin mocks wind turbines, says they shake worms out of the ground appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nissan launches new all-electric Nissan Leaf onto Australian market, and signs deal for fast-charging discounts with ChargeFox.

The post Nissan launches new Leaf, second electric car in Australia under $50,000 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AES breaks ground on 400MWh battery-based energy storage project in California.

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