RenewEconomy

Labor's 50% renewables target is an excellent electricity transformation policy, but it's only a one-third reduction in carbon output from today’s level.

The post Labor’s emissions reduction policy: Does it really add up? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Report details "remarkable" 2018 for Australian renewables, including doubling of investment in large-scale projects, and delivering wind and solar – with storage – at costs cheaper than new coal.

The post Renewables smashed records in 2018, says report – and truly trumped coal on cost appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The German renewable energy industry set a new record in March, producing over half of the country’s net electricity generation.

The post Renewables provide over half of German net power in March appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 44MW solar facility has been completed in Ontario, built on the site of what was once the largest coal-fired power plant in North America.

The post Canada replaces largest North American coal plant with solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The developers of the massive 11GW wind and solar project proposed in the Pilbara in north west Australia have hinted the project could get even bigger as it eyes huge markets for green hydrogen in the Asia market. The so-called Asia Renewable Energy Hub is the largest project of its type being developed in the...

The post Huge Pilbara wind and solar project may get even bigger as focus turns to green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Partnership on microgrid solutions that integrates digital technology and efficient hybrid power systems

The post ABB and Rolls-Royce announce global microgrids cooperation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria’s Moyne Shire is being sized up for what could be a massive 700MW wind farm, in a proposal from locally-based renewable energy developer Wind Prospect.

The post Massive 700MW wind farm proposed for Victoria’s south west appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Smart Energy Council backs Independent candidate for Warringah, Zali Steggall, in her bid to oust "the most destructive politician in a generation” on climate and renewables.

The post Solar industry backs Steggall, as symbolic end to Abbott-era energy policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IRENA says 171 GW of new renewable energy capacity in 2018 means a third of global power capacity is now provided by renewables.

The post Renewable energy now accounts for a third of global power capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

42 Tesla Powerpack battery storage units have been installed to provide emergency backup power for a Kintetsu train line in Osaka, Japan.

The post Big Tesla battery to provide back-up for trains in Japan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Budget's overall package gives the most dollars to people who already have the most, and offers people on the lowest incomes nothing.

The post Government turns its back on people who have the least, and guarantees more cuts to essential services appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian government forecasts declining revenue from thermal coal, something they will need to come to terms with.

The post Australia’s biggest customers are abandoning coal-fired power projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The policy questions we ought to be asking now are not about how to preserve coal exports, but how Australia can replace those exports. 

The post Bold thinking needed to dig Australia out of self-inflicted energy import-export dilemma appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Windlab says detailed study of last two years of NEM demand shows that switch to 100% renewables could be cheaper, quicker and easier than previously thought.

The post Australia: 100% renewables could be cheaper, quicker and easier than thought appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition budget ignores climate science and its own mediocre targets - even the climate solutions fund has been reduced to a trickle feed.

The post Coalition signs off with a budget tailored for climate denial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bank Australia becomes second Australian company to sign up for 100 per cent renewable energy initiative, and calls on other business to lead transition.

The post Bank Australia signs up for 100pct renewables, calls on business to lead transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Analyst says federal election critical to fate of large scale solar industry in Australia, and raises prospects of carbon credits playing a role in funding.

The post Fate of big solar projects could ride on May poll, and carbon credits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Morrison Government must explain why it intervened on behalf of political donor and coal baron Trevor St Baker to commission a review of how coal power plants can receive funding under the ERF.

The post Morrison Government must explain emissions reduction method review intervention for coal baron appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal Labor urged to focus funding and reverse auction program to support state programs, and tap into pipeline that would see Australia beat 50% renewables target.

The post Labor should focus on states to help beat 50 pct renewables target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Hawaii utility gives approval to six solar and battery storage projects that will provide firm power at a substantial discount to current generation.

The post Hawaii approves six low-priced solar and battery storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.