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NSW is dependent on imports, its power stations are going to close, there is next to no transmission capacity to build more power and not much policy. Yet no one in the mainstream media gives a rats.

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UNSW deal for mass-production of next generation solar cells will help cost of solar power – already the cheapest in the world – to halve again.

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Just weeks after saying it wouldn't, McGowan government reveals plans to release a new, explanded and upgraded climate policy over the next 12 months.

The post WA backflips, reveals plan to develop new state climate policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy minister's wife says rolling blackouts are needed to prove left-wing populist policies are wrong.

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The first South Australian (SA) road built with soft plastics and glass at Happy Valley in the City of Onkaparinga will see plastic from approximately 139,000 plastic bags and packaging and 39,750 glass bottle equivalents diverted from landfill.

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This week we go to Sundowners, discuss the collapse of RCR, and interview Andrea Gaffney from Planet Renewables, and Chris McGrath from solar innovators 5B.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The RCR collapse; and two great new solar initiatives appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Our research finds, emphatically, that in electricity there is no dilemma between decarbonisation and lower wholesale prices. The “tri-lemma” concept is already past its prime.

The post The verdict is in: Renewables reduce energy prices (yes, even in South Australia) appeared first on RenewEconomy.

British-Dutch oil and gas megalith reveals plan to develop new, shorter-term Net Carbon Footprint targets – that will be tied to executive remuneration.

The post Shell unveils new climate targets, links them to executive pay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government's big stick forced divestment legislation clearly an attempt to force AGL to sell Liddell and not close it. It is revenge, bullying and stand-over tactics.

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Quest for viable alternatives to lithium-ion continues, with news researchers have demonstrated rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries as possible for future renewables storage.

The post Aluminium-ion battery breakthrough announced by UNSW researcher appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Greens-led, Labor-backed effort to block Coalition from underwriting coal-fired generation in Australia narrowly defeated in Parliament.

The post Coalition scuppers Greens, Labor efforts to block new coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report provides more insight into performance of Tesla big battery, its ability to keep the lights on in South Australia, and become the "heartbeat" of the grid.

The post How the Tesla big battery became the “heartbeat” of Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia's energy transition is shrouded in myths created by those who want to slow or stop the switch to renewables. It is actually a model of success. Here's why.

The post Why South Australia energy transition is seen as model of success around the world appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised MUFG Bank, Ltd., (MUFG) on the A$140 million ‘Samurai’ refinancing of the Waterloo Wind Farm.

The post Herbert Smith Freehills’ renewables experts advise on A$140 million ‘Samurai’ project refinancing of Waterloo Wind Farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Politicians around Australia are proposing ambitious plans to export renewable energy from Australia, using high-voltage power lines laid under the oceans. But will this work?

The post Can we make Australia a renewable energy exporting superpower? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A stocktake of which governments are now offering programs to bolster the uptake of home battery storage in Australia.

The post Home battery storage subsidies and support schemes: What’s available and where appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Macquarie Uni researcher claims car parks in an EV future have the potential to become power plants bigger than South Australia's Tesla big battery.

The post EV car parks could provide more storage than Tesla big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new Kia electric car and updated Niro unveiled by South Korean carmaker Kia as they prepare for launch in Europe and North America.

The post Kia unveils new all-electric Soul at LA Auto Show appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The introduction of a new solar battery will put Australians one step closer to achieving the dream of a $0 electricity bill.

The post Goanna set to soak up the sun and put power back into the hands of Australian households appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Some of the massive 67m turbine blades delivered to the 453MW Coopers Gap Wind Farm in Queensland in September are now up and and ready to spin.

The post First turbines up and spinning at Australia’s largest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.