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Tennessee Valley Authority, not a great fan of non-hydro renewables, signs deal two big solar developments that will deliver 100% renewable energy to local Facebook data centres.

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Dubia expends the scale of its mega solar park, and does so at a world-record low price for solar.

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Once fully operational its 330,000 photovoltaic cells will generate enough power to supply 65,000 Australian homes.

The post BayWa r.e.’s largest ever solar plant starts energy generation in Northern Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla and Genex push for rule changes that would allow battery and pumped hydro storage to be properly paired with wind and solar farms.

The post Why battery storage in Australia is unable to back up wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Delta Electricity wins state approval to build a 55MW solar farm adjoining its ageing Vales Point coal power station on Lake Macquarie in NSW.

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New study shows that solar plants can provide flexibility for grid operator that reduces use of thermal generators and battery storage, and delivers even lower emissions.

The post Look, no batteries! How “flexible” solar can help the grid, without storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The myth that coal power equates to grid reliability is not unique to Australia. Here's what happened when an old clunker was removed from the grid in northern Illinois.

The post Soot to solar: Unmasking the coal plant reliability myth appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spanish renewable energy developer FRV says Goonumbla solar project in NSW was one of the eight winning bids in the tender held by Snowy Hydro.

The post FRV’s Goonumbla solar farm lands deal with Snowy Hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla's Musk talks about the projects that really excite him - like the Tesla ute and the latest Roadster which he says will be best sports car "in every dimension."

The post Tesla ute, electric semi, next-gen Roadster… and VTOL jet! Musk’s big EV ideas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Survey commissioned by Jaguar Land Rover shows nearly 50% of young Australians would like to buy an electric car over an ICE vehicle.

The post Millennials lead push to drive electric, says Jaguar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chinese internet giant signs agreement global carmakers Volvo and Ford to help put China at the centre of a massive autonomous electric car market push.

The post Ford and Volvo team with Baidu in China autonomous vehicle push appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Hyundai and Kia look to add solar cells to the roofs of their cars to boost charging and range for EVs and hybrids.

The post Solar roof tech tipped to power Hyundai and Kia EVs by 2019 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Of all this week's stats, the fall in the coal price really stood out. So what's behind it, and what does it mean for Australia?

The post Know your NEM: Coal comfort for electricity prices? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As ScoMo sets off on the campaign trail, report says surge in wind and solar has seen NEM wholesale power prices peak, and go into a decline. Fair dinkum.

The post Surge in renewables delivering cheaper power, says TAI report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Germany share of renewables jumps to 38 per cent for first nine months of 2018, just a whisker short of declining black and brown coal generation.

The post German renewables share jumps to 38% for 2018, nearly catches coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Crookwell wind farm opens in the heart of Angus Taylor's electorate - but the energy minister, a long time anti-wind campaigner, did not attend the opening.

The post Crookwell 2 wind farm opens, in win for local farmers and ACT power prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Largest regional electric grid operator in US sees “no imminent threat” to reliability of its system, despite closure of coal and nuclear plants.

The post Grid operator study shows Trump bailout of coal and nuclear plants is unnecessary appeared first on RenewEconomy.

After several months of handover, Marco Perona and Rachel Ruffle have replaced Jean-Marc Armitano who has stepped down from RES after 20 successful years with the company.

The post RES Group appoints new head for Australia region appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Downward trend continues in the LGC market with liquidity issues along the way, while STCs experience a volatile period on regulatory concerns.

The post Renewable Energy Market: Spot prices hit three year lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Musk hints the next big development in storage from Tesla will be an even bigger battery - maybe the mega-pack is not far off.

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