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A cotton farm in regional NSW has halved its annual diesel fuel consumption, with "Australia’s largest" solar hybrid irrigation pump.

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India's Maruti Suzuki will soon begin testing of its first EV prototype as it gears up to release 50 electric cars onto the Indian market.

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PRESS RELEASE Tuesday 25 September, 2018: Responding to the news that Standard Chartered has ruled out finance for “any new coal-fired power plant projects, including expansions, in any location“, Market Forces Executive Director Julien Vincent said:“This is what leadership on coal and climate change looks like. Decisions about how the world sources its future energy...

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Coal baron Trevor St Baker's team says wind is curtailed 60 per cent of the time. AEMO data suggests that is not even in the same postcode as the truth.

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Simon Holmes à Court from the Energy Transition Hub spends much of his time challenging anti-renewable myths, and those who spread them - including energy minister Angus Taylor.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Debunking anti-renewable myths and “fair dinkum” power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Economist Judith Sloan launches another attack against renewables. Again, she has her facts hopelessly wrong.

The post Judith Sloan’s nonsense attack on Victoria’s renewable energy scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The quest to turn Australia into a renewable hydrogen export hub gets another boost, with a breakthrough on both cost and sustainability by researchers at Curtin University.

The post WA researchers suggest crystals to capture solar power and produce hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coal plant owner Trevor St Baker wants Australia to impose limits to limit wind and solar to 50% of energy output at any one time, citing International Energy Agency guidelines. The IEA says no such guidelines exist.

The post IEA debunks St Baker claim on wind and solar limits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Porsche will no longer invest in vehicles fueled by diesel, preferring instead to concentrate its efforts on growing electric mobility market.

The post Porsche gives up on diesel to set sights on electric and hybrid future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Like a “spaceship taking off:” Watch and listen to the other-wordly sound of a Tesla Semi – trailer attached – accelerating.

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Grattan report details how vested interests are derailing policy in Australia, particularly in energy and climate where there is a revolving door between ministers and industry advisors. It's time to drain the billabong.

The post Revolving doors, golden escalators and the demise of climate and energy policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL falls foul of Victoria energy regulator, again, this time for failing to meet its obligations under the state's energy efficiency scheme.

The post AGL slugged with $3m fine for Victorian efficiency certificate shortfall appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Synergy hit by accelerating shift to rooftop solar, as households and businesses respond to rising grid prices and the removal of subsidies that supported fossil fuels.

The post W.A.’s Synergy hit by accelerating switch to rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar roads on city streets are just not a great idea.

The post Solar panels replaced tarmac on a motorway – here are the results appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With a 369km drive from London to Brussels on a single charge, Jaguar is hoping to put EV range anxiety to rest.

The post Jaguar I-Pace crosses “Chunnel” on single charge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Peugoet joins race to electric, with a concept of new battery model that pays homage to its classic 504 Coupe.

The post Peugeot unveils EV concept based on classic 504 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal energy minister upsets two separate solar groups in one week, including the developers of a 1.8MW community-based PV project in his Hume electorate.

The post Taylor incurs wrath of community solar groups, including in his own electorate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen prospectus reveals capital cost, government contract details and first half revenue of Tesla big battery in South Australia, as well as some key wind and solar pricing contracts.

The post Revealed: True cost of Tesla big battery, and its government contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

French-owned renewable energy developer Neoen cites risk that wind farms in South Australia could face class action suit over state-wide blackout in September, 2016.

The post Neoen cites risk of class action against wind farms over South Australia blackout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angus Taylor is a disaster for Australian households and business struggling under skyrocketing power prices because of the Liberals’ energy and climate policy paralysis.

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