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We've been reading some exciting news about large-scale batteries lately. However, the economics are not as good as the headlines – yet.

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Green Energy Markets counts 10,000MW of new renewables under construction in Australia – thanks largely to state government policies – but the bigger states lag behind the pace.

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More than 1000 applications flood in as Victoria’s $1.3bn Solar Homes rebate kicks off in earnest. Batteries are on offer too – but just 200 from now to November.

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While thermal coal prices continue to be driven by Asian power demand, any investment would be a real grudge investment – as the economics won’t be good.

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The Retailer Reliability Obligation coming into force out of the wreckage of the NEG is a reminder of the government's failure to act on climate change. But what will the RRO actually do?

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Scottish renewable electricity generation reached record levels in Q1 – enough to power approximately 88% of the country’s households for a year.

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The World Heritage list comprises more than 1,000 of our planet’s most important natural and cultural heritage sites – and they are increasingly vulnerable to climate change.

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Part of the massive Victorian wind farm that will help supply Australian packaging giant Orora with 80% renewables is now sending power to the grid.

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New Zealand-based Blue Cars looks to raise funds to commercialise improved replacement Nissan Leaf battery pack that could deliver over 200km range.

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Renewables creating "unprecedented change" in Victorian energy system, as solar and wind prepare to replace the state's ageing coal fleet according to AEMO.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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