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The last few days have seen another so-called wind energy "drought" - the second in as many months. What does it all mean?

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Industrial strategy is part and parcel of government policy. New research on past approaches suggest five “non-negotiables” for success.

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The first offshore wind farm was a crisis-response, not a hippie-gone-bonkers gimmick. Now, in Australia, it will be crucial to usher out coal.

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French energy giant offers big discount on energy bills to communities close to proposed wind and solar projects.

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The Pilbara iron ore mines have created immense wealth. Now they are about to embark on a rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewables.

The post Mining giants look to dump gas and diesel in Australia’s most fossil dependent grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CSIRO says solar is easily the cheapest form of power generation, but ARENA says it could be much, much cheaper by the end of the decade.

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Chris Bowen accuses Opposition leader Peter Dutton of avoiding some of the electorates flagged as possible sites for nuclear power plants.

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Snowy Hydro has upped the valuation of its troubled pumped hydro project, but battery storage could add competition.

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Industry-first trial will use helicopters flying on a mix of sustainable aviation fuel to transport workers to and from an offshore wind project under construction in the Baltic Sea.

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Over the past decade, global solar generation has grown ninefold while wind generation has tripled. In contrast, hydro, nuclear and coal generation have barely moved.

The post Global solar and wind generation will soon overtake nuclear and hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Permits awarded to Neoen, Iberdrola, TagEnergy and Mainstream to pursue massive wind projects in state plantation forests, away from communities and wilderness.

The post Forestry Corp awards permits to four big wind projects in state plantation forests appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Massive Sun Cable project will now include 12GW of wind, with the solar component "trimmed" to the same size and rolled out in several stages.

The post New Sun Cable takes shape with 12GW of wind added to world’s biggest renewable project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Five years, a pandemic and a war later, the troubled 810MW Empire Wind project will begin construction after gaining final approvals from New York.

The post Pioneering and repriced offshore wind farm gets final approval in New York appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Danny Kennedy from New Energy Nexus on plans to turn the Australian truck fleet electric, and keeping up with US.

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The Marinus Link is moving ahead as deals on the futuristic tech needed to complete the massive project continue to be signed off.

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CSIRO's latest demolition of nuclear power means we can focus on the urgent shift to firmed renewables. The climate clock is ticking.

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After visiting SA solar companies 5B and Tindo, energy minister says Australia should be able to supply 20% of its own PV demand if the Sunshot policy goes to plan.

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Australia must treat China as a partner in its $22.7 billion manufacturing push towards net-zero emissions, ex-ACCC chair says.

The post China should be seen as partner, not a threat, to Australia’s green manufacturing plans, says Sims appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"If we mine it here, we should make it here." Federal Labor unveils National Battery Strategy, to make Australia a globally competitive part of the supply chain by 2035.

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Regulators say electricity price cuts being delivered by cheap renewables – mostly consumer owned rooftop solar – are being diminished by network and other costs.

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