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One week after Rio Tinto sealed a groundbreaking deal to power its Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, plans to build a new 155MW wind farm have been given the all-clear.

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One of Australia's oldest wind farms delays its closure date for another seven years, taking its life span to 30 years.

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Financing for new wind and solar projects rebounds in first quarter, but remains well below level needed to meet renewable targets. Battery storage, meanwhile, charges on.

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Novel carbon dioxide removal technologies like direct air carbon capture and storage will be essential to the climate fight, according to a new report, but not without putting heavy pressure on energy systems.

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Do communities trust developers? Do people believe renewables will do the job? Zen Energy's Paul Sheridan on the surprising results of a new survey. Plus: News of the week.

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A massive investment in renewable energy in the Sunshine State will fund green power, storage and transmission projects and aim to save regional jobs.

The post Queensland promises $26 billion renewables splurge in state budget appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The decision to extend life of Australia's biggest coal plant adds to the uncertainties that will complicate bidding in the country's largest ever renewable tender.

The post Eraring extension may burn a big hole in Australia’s biggest renewable energy tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Do solar farms cause cancer? Will wind turbines send me deaf? A handy list of articles to help you sort fact from renewables fiction.

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New study models the economic and environmental benefits of making it mandatory for new-build homes and businesses to be all-electric – and finds no down-sides.

The post “High rewards, no regrets:” Council gas bans could save new-build home owners $600 a year on energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Unique wind, solar and battery project in north Queensland finally overcomes connection challenges to reach full capacity five years after it was built.

The post “Unimaginable challenges:” World-first integrated wind, solar and battery hybrid finally at full capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Report finds 28GW of new rooftop solar capacity could be installed on commercial and industrial roof spaces across Australia, offering significant power reductions to businesses and huge potential benefits to the grid.

The post Commercial and industrial rooftop solar could fill Eraring gap, and turn buildings into batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Despite its rich endowment of iron ore resources, Australia must act early and decisively to secure its place in the global race towards green iron and low-carbon steel.

The post Australia must decarbonise to stay relevant in the global steel supply chain: BNEF appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable output hits lowest level in four years on Wednesday morning, but rescaled modelling shows surprisingly little back-up might be needed.

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The latest version of US technology designed to prevent bird deaths from turbine collisions will have its first run at Tasmania's Musselroe Wind Farm.

The post Old Tassie wind farm to debut new turbine shutdown tech, in bid to protect eagles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of Australia's most senior energy executives says proposed "priority access" regime put forward by the industry's rule makers will hurt both developers and consumers.

The post “They will be stranded:” Energy chief lets fly at proposed grid access scheme for wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Latest monthly data on top performing wind and solar generators shows impact of May "wind drought" – but also backs theory that the wind is always blowing somewhere.

The post Queensland blows through wind drought to top the charts for May – shines on solar, too appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new interactive map allows Australia's pipeline of renewable energy projects to be examined in detail, and links users to interactive tours and technology explainers.

The post Picture this: Renewables project viewing tool seeks to demystify wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Ahead of schedule!" Neoen announces the latest big milestone for the battery at its Western Downs Green Power Hub.

The post Biggest battery in Queensland grid gets energised appeared first on RenewEconomy.

At face value, energy "spilling" seems like a terrible waste of solar and wind, especially in light of the pressing need to reduce emissions. But the story is more complex.

The post Should we worry about wasting renewables? Here’s why “spilling” excess power is expected – and efficient appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.

The post New $150m fund targets net zero “disruption” start-ups across energy, transport, recycling appeared first on RenewEconomy.