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

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

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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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BMW unveils the all-electric Mini Cooper SE, with up to 270km in range.

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ABB and the Italian company FIMER S.p.A announced today that they have signed an agreement for FIMER to acquire ABB’s solar inverter business.

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Risen begins construction of biggest solar farm in West Australia, adding to that state's renewable resurgence.

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EnergyAustralia's upgrade for Mt Piper disguises deeper problems in the market, and raises questions about its future ownership.

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"Electrical fault" will see Mortlake power station operate at half capacity until Christmas, exacerbating an already stretched Victorian grid heading into summer.

The post Second Victorian generator offline after Mortlake suffers major “arcing” incident appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Project is expected to meet the electrical needs of 40,000 homes by generating 200,000 MWh of renewable energy per year. It is also one of the first large-scale solar projects to begin generating power in South Australia.

The post JinkoSolar Supplies 95MW of Monocrystalline solar panels for the Tailem Bend Solar Project in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Export market for NSW coal faces further pressures as Japan cancels two-thirds of planned new coal power.

The post Japan walks away from new coal, denting prospects for NSW coal exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO puts case for accelerated transmission investment, and outlines how storage may evolve as coal plants exit and the grid becomes dominated by renewables.

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NSW energy minister says he would welcome new coal generator, apparently forgetting his government's commitment to zero emissions by 2050.

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Huge 212 tonne machine arrives to provide grid support to what will be Victoria's biggest solar farm. More machines will follow.

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