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Viva Energy announces PPA with Acciona Energy to source around one-third of its electricity a year from the nearby 132MW Mt Gellibrand wind farm.

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The Australian launches a new attack on rooftop solar subsidies, but forgets to do some basic maths and fact-checking.

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Federal Policy Director for the Wilderness Society, Tim Beshara, has criticised Environment Minister, Melissa Price for burying the official acknowledgement of the extinction of an Australian mammal species in a media release today entitled “Stronger protection for threatened species”.

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Group of 45 researches and energy experts say quick transition to renewables is essential to slash emissions, but it needs a detailed plan, and rule changes.

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Climate change needs to be seen as an escalating and potentially existential risk to security in Australia, and to orderly relations between peoples and nations.

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Innogy to build two solar farms in Canada without need for subsidies, highlighting tremendous growth of the solar industry over last few years.

The post Now, even in Canada unsubsidised solar beats fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO relaxes limits on wind generation in South Australia, offering a plethora of new combinations that highlight both the complexity and growing confidence in shift to renewables.

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Solving the energy-equity issue for low income renters requires both reward and punishment to incentivise behaviour of the various stakeholders.

The post Carrot and stick: Getting to the root cause of energy inequity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

European pre-orders of the Nissan's newest limited edition 63kWh Nissan Leaf hit 3,000 in just one month since its unveiling.

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Ahead of schedule, Model 3 cars arrive in China, as Tesla seeks to beat threat of trade-war between US and China.

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The latest blow? Legal opinion suggesting federal government would need to get funding for new fossil fuel generation through parliament for it to have any legal force.

The post Coalition’s last minute energy policy continues to unravel before its eyes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Engie and Yara Pilbara Fertilisers agree to $3m feasibility study into converting existing ammonia plant to produce renewable hydrogen.

The post Engie advances Pilbara green hydrogen plans to make “sun shine at night” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy 2.0 gets green light for exploratory works, amid concerns about the environmental impact on the Kosciuszko National Park, and "scepticism" from within Coalition ranks.

The post Snowy 2.0 approved for early works amid environmental concern – and LNP dissent appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Council calls for policy reset on energy, starting with acknowledgement that Australia's power should be 50% renewable from solar, wind and hydro by 2030.

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Oregon utility and US energy company announced this week plans to develop the United States’ first major energy facility which would co-locate wind, solar, and battery storage.

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The 10 MW/10 MWh grid-connected energy storage system could pave the way for wider energy storage adoption in India.

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Low-income households are adversely affected by high energy prices and barriers which prevent them from accessing energy efficient technology that would help them avoid extra costs.

The post A place by the fire: Energy efficiency and equal access to energy services appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Government owned Snowy Hydro leads long list of major retailers choosing to pay "shortfall" penalty on renewable energy target.

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Labor aims to build another 7GW renewables in NSW by 2030, using reverse auctions and new state-owned generator. It adds to 2GW of rooftop solar additions.

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A new study released today by environmental finance group Market Forces reveals many of Australia’s largest ‘climate risk-exposed’ companies continue to defy regulators and investors by failing to effectively manage risk.

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