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Queensland government to tip $132m into new transmission line linking pumped hydro facility with main grid in move that will open up more wind and solar capacity.

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Solar Victoria's online application portal to re-open Thursday September 5 at 9am, with around 6,000 home solar rebates still up for grabs.

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The Clean Energy Regulator has declared Australia’s 2020 renewable energy target to be officially met, after the Cattle Hill wind project in Tasmania took the total amount of committed wind, solar and other renewable projects to more than 6,400MW. That’s the capacity that the CER estimates is required to meet the 2020 target of 33,000GWh...

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Risen Energy (Australia) has signed a large-scale exclusive distribution agreement with One Stop Warehouse, Australia’s largest solar distributor.

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New study shows solar is cheaper than electricity prices throughout Europe, and even with storage it's still cheaper in some countries. Policy makers need to catch up.

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Australia’s leading Data Centre-as-a-Service provider is pleased to announce that it has earned top global acclaim from respected Global Analyst and Growth Partnership Company, Frost & Sullivan.

The post NEXTDC earns acclaim from Frost & Sullivan for its technology and customer focus in the data centre industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Everyone knew that a large increase in wind and solar was going to force down electricity prices. Few thought it would happen in late winter 2019.

The post Duck! Wind and solar now account for 17% of demand in Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Juwi chosen to complete 30MW expansion of Australia's first grid-scale solar farm, replacing failed RCR Tomlinson after nine month hiatus.

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Australian zinc bromine flow battery maker signals continued focus on telco and other industrial and remote energy storage markets, after “pivotal" year of strategic growth.

The post Redflow targets “enormous” potential for flow batteries, after tough FY19 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

US Utility Dominion Energy proposes electrifying more than 1,000 school buses to cut emissions, save costs and boost grid reliability.

The post US utility pushes for full electric bus fleet to add storage to grid, and clean air appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ClearVue has signed a Collaboration Agreement with CSME Power Systems Pte Ltd to support its South East Asian Market Entry.

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Victoria’s troubled rooftop solar rebate hits another snag, with “technical difficulties” crashing the online application portal on day one of expanded September offering.

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Two new South Australian technologies have combined to create what researchers claim to be the world’s most efficient air-cooled carbon dioxide refrigeration system.

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Queensland government approves plans for 64MW wind farm to go ahead west of Kingaroy.

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Tesla officially announces its first deliveries of Model 3 in Australia, compares itself to a "kangaroo" and sets off a new Twitter meme.

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Plans to build 100MW solar farm in Western Australia’s Harvey Shire win local council backing to allow the project to be advertised for public comment.

The post Plans for 100MW solar farm in south-west W.A. clear early hurdle appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The reincarnated Aptera startup plans an all-electric vehicle with 1,600km range – but how will it achieve this?

The post Is an electric vehicle with 1600km possible? This startup thinks so appeared first on RenewEconomy.

University of the Sunshine Coast combines 2.1MW of rooftop solar with massive water tank “battery,” to power campus air-conditioning using complex thermal energy system.

The post Solar and giant “water battery” to slash university’s grid consumption by 40% appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla commences deliveries of first Model 3s to Australian customers, heralding what is hoped to be an acceleration of EV uptake in Australia.

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NSW city best known for its busy coal port wants to take council operations 100% renewable by 2020, with a combination of installed solar and a renewable off-take deal.

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