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Alinta Energy wind farm unlikely to go ahead, after Victoria and Civil Administrative Tribunal ruled it a threat to endangered bats and to the safe operation of Cobden Airfield.

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Bonn climate talks marred by obstruction and climate denial by the US and other oil-friendly countries, rather than a sense of urgency.

The post As Europe bakes, Bonn talks marred by US and Saudi-led obstruction of climate science appeared first on RenewEconomy.

More renewable power was generated in the month of April than coal power — something that’s never happened before in the United States.

The post Renewables beat coal in the US for the first time ever appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia has told a UN meeting it won't lift its emissions reduction targets, nor introduce new climate policies, while hiding its growing emissions.

The post Australia grilled on emissions at Bonn – fires back with single slide, dodgy accounting appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Just as tier 2 retailers are driving competition in the electricity market – edging out the big three and pushing down prices – a new AEMC report says they will have a crucial role in innovation, and particularly in the next major market disruption: home battery storage uptake.

The post Big 3 energy retailers shaken by market competition – should brace for battery impact appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Arnold Schwarzenegger kicks off new electric car campaign in hilarious undercover role as an ICE-loving used car salesman.

The post Schwarzenegger video pits electric vehicles against gas guzzlers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Deakin University research suggests climate change could be leading to the emergence of authoritarian governments in small-island states.

The post How climate change is undermining democracies in small island nations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As we become more environmentally conscious more of us are trying to do our bit. There is however one primary driver of climate change we fail to address. The internet.

The post Is it time to switch your website to green hosting? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Lincoln Gap wind farm is now host to Australia's first unsubsidised big battery system, in a major milestone for clean energy in Australia.

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Developers of the 100MW Yarranlea solar farm in Queensland’s Darling Downs have flagged plans to add large-scale battery storage to the “merchant” project.

The post Risen Energy will add battery to Queensland “merchant” solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

First generation has been achieved at Australia's largest wind farm, the 453MW Coopers Gap wind farm located north-west of Brisbane.

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Parts of GE's massive 12MW Haliade-X offshore wind turbine, including a nacelle and a 107-metre-long blade, have been shipped for testing in Rotterdam.

The post World’s biggest offshore wind turbine heads to Netherlands for testing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sydney councillors have unanimously supported a motion to mobilise city resources to reduce carbon emissions and minimise the impact of future change.

The post Sydney declares a climate emergency – what does that mean in practice? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Upgraded Tesla Raven with longer range and 200kW charging rate spotted in-store in US.

The post “Raven” Model S spotted instore with upgraded range, motors and suspension appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The makers of Australia's (in)famous XXXX beer have installed a $2 million project, 690kW solar array on their 140-year-old Milton brewery.

The post More solar beer as XXXX brewers install 690kW of PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Electric car that charges itself" - Prototype for world's first long-range solar-integrated EV unveiled by developers, Lightyear, at the company's base in the Netherlands.

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Registration is now open for the inaugural Energy Efficiency Expo 2019, to be held in Melbourne from 23-24 October, launched to help organisations solve their energy productivity and affordability challenges.

The post Registration opens for new energy efficiency industry event appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GoodWe has been awarded the 2019 Top Brand PV seal for the Australian Market.

The post GoodWe awarded EuPD research top PV inverter brand for Australian market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As a coalition of 400+ global investors calls on government to price carbon and phase out coal, Taylor blames states for a lack of investor certainty.

The post Angus Taylor ignores investors when he passes the buck on climate policy failures appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A power struggle is brewing between Australia's energy incumbents and advocates for market reform over what will be one of the most important components of Australia’s future grid – wholesale demand response.

The post Demand response battle pits old power against new, with consumers in the middle appeared first on RenewEconomy.