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SA Power Networks subsidiary Enerven awarded contract to deliver SA Water’s 154MW solar and 34MWh storage roll-out.

The post SA Water on path to “net zero” power bills, with 154MW solar rollout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rivian CEO and founder says Australia is an important market, following investment from internet giant Amazon.

The post Amazon-backed Rivian targets Australia for electric utes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

French car maker unveils ‘Ami One’ concept vehicle – or "electric object." Designed for European cities, but likely to be disallowed in Australia.

The post Citroën’s fully electric “object” to negotiate crowded cities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

McKinsey says electricity demand will double out to 2050, as transport goes electric, but the share of renewables will soar to 73% in a "clear break" from fossil fuels.

The post McKinsey says renewables to make up 50% of global generation by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new low? Murdoch media story on patently absurd carbon costings endorsed by the Coalition government as "proof" of the dangers of Labor's proposed energy and climate policies.

The post “It’s proof!” Coalition endorses Murdoch’s “carbon cut apocalypse” beat up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.

The post SolarEdge announces fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Origin looking at new grid batteries, seeks to contract 500MW wind at low $50/MWh, and predicts Australia renewables capacity to double in next three years.

The post Origin sees renewables doubling in three years, eyes multiple big battery options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A breakdown of the Murdoch media’s ham-fisted attempt to demonise rooftop solar incentives, and Nigel Morris catches out some solar cowboys.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Murdoch media’s attack on solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

JinkoSolar topped the table with 11.6 gigawatts (GW) of PV modules compared to the second ranked JA Solar’s 8.8 GW. Majority of the companies featured in the table are from Asia-Pacific.

The post China’s JinkoSolar leads global solar PV module shipment ranking in 2018, reveals GlobalData appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Denis Savic talks to Nigel Morris about his vision for building electric motorcycles in Australia.

The post The Driven Podcast: Revealed – Australian electric motorbike maker breaks cover appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angelina Galiteva, vice chair of the California Independent System Operator, talks about that state’s 100 per cent renewable energy target, and how it will get there.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: 100 per cent renewables – Is California dreaming? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NZ gen-tailer continues to grow presence in Australia, taking retail energy customer base to well over 110,000 and boosting renewable generation and sales into wholesale market.

The post Meridian grows Powershop customer base in Australia, laments policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

APA shrugs off RCR collapse to complete Darling Downs solar farm, but says new investment in renewables won't happen until there is policy certainty.

The post APA says policy uncertainty killing new investment in wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ElectraNet says using gas generators to provide grid security in S.A. "not economically viable" as it outlines plan to install synchronous condensers at fraction of price.

The post Gas future dims as networks find cheaper alternative to high renewables grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The winners of the 2018 Gill Owen Essay Prize were announced this morning at the Energy Consumers Australia Foresighting Forum at UTS.

The post Gill Owen Essay Prize winners announced appeared first on RenewEconomy.

People who rent in Australia are living in another world of inefficient, uninsulated homes. And the need to fix this has never been more urgent.

The post Now more than ever, we need minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Tasmanian Renewable Energy Alliance today welcomed the arrival of a second competitor in the retail electricity market in Tasmania.

The post Retail electricity competition a welcome development appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Australian's misleading story about the cost of rooftop solar rebates was spread throughout the Murdoch stable, TV, other media and the climate-denier blogosphere.

The post How a ridiculous falsehood about solar power self-replicated in media appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Yes, the headline is a bit of a tease and quite unthinkable, of course. Or maybe…?

The post Could Amazon buy up BMW in push to electric? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New type of electric car technology using combination of battery and hydrogen power could allow a passenger car to travel over 5000km, only stopping to quickly refill battery fluid.

The post “Refillable” battery tech could allow electric cars over 5000km range appeared first on RenewEconomy.