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Windlab locks in $10m investment from Japan-based Eurus Energy, to tip into its Africa development pipeline of around 1,650MW.

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US hedge fund manager Magnetar, which invested in Australian solar and battery storage company Lyon Group to great fanfare in 2017, is now seeking to wind up one of its units.

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Taylor says underwriting proposal may not be completed before the election, putting into doubt the push for new coal investment.

The post Taylor says may be running out of time for coal underwriting deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New analysis sheds light on how these 18 countries they have changed their emission trajectories.

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Australia's major network operator says the energy transition is happening now, and happening fast - regardless of policy uncertainty.

The post Network’s message to Canberra: The energy transition is happening now appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The plan includes both short-term goals out to 2022 which are intended to support the country’s longer-term 2050 goals.

The post Costa Rica lays out ground-breaking decarbonisation plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It turns out the the most enthusiastic buyers of rooftop solar PV are middle to lower socio-economic households, and not the well off.

The post Less-affluent Australians behind national solar uptake appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition gives green light and another $1.4 billion of taxpayer money to Snowy 2.0, but it will take a dramatic shift in renewables to make the project work.

The post Coalition throws another $1.4 billion to try and make Snowy 2.0 stack up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scott Morrison should be careful what he prays for: fast-tracking the Tasmania battery of the nation project only makes sense if Australia fast-tracks the exit of coal generation and lifts emission cuts to 50% by 2030.

The post Tasmania’s Battery of the Nation plan only makes sense when coal retires appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scott Morrison re-badges Tony Abbott's Direct Action policy and calls it something which it is not: A Climate Solutions package.

The post Morrison puts lipstick on Tony Abbott’s pig of a climate policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Robert Llewellyn is a comedian an actor who was best known for his role as the “mechanoid” Kryten in the iconic series Red Dwarf, but is now telling millions about the transition to electric vehicles.

The post The Driven Podcast: Robert Llewellyn’s electric transition from Red Dwarf to Fully Charged appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alinta commits to building Yandin wind farm, which will be the biggest in W.A., and have a "capacity factor" of around 50 per cent.

The post Alinta commits to 212MW wind farm, biggest in Western Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former coal town of Port Augusta continues transformation into a major renewable energy hub with "powering up" of the 212MW Lincoln Gap wind farm, and its associated battery.

The post Life after coal: Lincoln Gap wind farm powers up, battery to be installed soon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

China's insatiable demand for property development and to add floor space is causing it to turn to imported coal that it - and the world - can barely afford.

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EV startup Nio named as one of China's most innovative companies by American monthly business magazine Fast Company.

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My Outlander PHEV taught me fuel economy and slashed our emissions. Now, it's gone up in smoke and our off-grid family is wondering what to choose next.

The post My Outlander PHEV was written off in a bush fire. Where to now? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO issues market direction for back-up power for first time in W.A. grid and wants quick adoption of technology and market solutions to deal with increased volatility.

The post Is this the day that solar and wind changed the W.A. grid forever? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In the same week as conservatives shout down renewables and climate policy, AEMO boss Audrey Zibelman says Australia can have a renewables-based grid that is cost effective, zero carbon, reliable and secure.

The post Cost-effective, clean, reliable grid: “You can have it all,” says Zibelman appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infigen says it is considering a range of solutions above and beyond the Lake Bonney battery to keep up with demand for firmed renewable power in the C&I market.

The post Infigen says first big battery ready soon, looking at more “firming” technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla big battery at Hornsdale earned $29 million in revenue in 2018, which owner Neoen says was more than they expected - thanks to its better than expected performance.

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