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Progress on joint plans of Photon Energy and Canadian Solar to develop 1.4GW of large-scale PV in NSW, as 170MW Suntop Solar Farm approved for state's central west.

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AER announced changes to RIT-T making it more robust, efficient and timely, and more aligned wth AEMO’s Integrated System Plan and keeping customer power costs down.

The post AER updates RIT-T guidelines to look beyond poles and wires for network upgrades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A test drive with the Jaguar I-Pace and an interview with the company’s head of product development.

The post The Driven Podcast: Test drive with the Jaguar I-Pace appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved with conditions, changes to the state planning approval for the Yass Valley (Coppabella) Wind Farm in the NSW Southern Tablelands

The post Goldwind’s Coppabella wind farm one step closer to construction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

APA formally terminates collapsed RCR as contractor for Darling Downs solar farm, which is going through final commissioning.

The post APA dumps RCR as it seeks to complete Darling Downs solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW approves state's 49th large-scale solar farm, a 275MW plus 100MWh of battery storage project proposed by Edify Energy for Darlington Point.

The post Green light for 275MW solar plus big battery storage project near Griffith appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Liberal National Government is providing $51 million to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to help deliver more affordable and reliable energy for Australian families and small businesses.

The post $51 million to help lower power prices & ensure customers get a fair deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government instructs CEFC to focus on "more reliable 24/7" power in a major shift to its investment mandate.

The post Coalition tells CEFC to focus funding on “more reliable 24/7” power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Specialist renewable energy investment fund targeting development of both proven and emerging technologies, including large-scale battery storage, receives record equity investment from CEFC.

The post CEFC charges up renewables market with record equity investment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Manly's Solar Beach - a major solar industry hub in the heart of Tony Abbott's electorate - takes on their local member and distribute post-cards at the local ferry terminal on Friday.

The post Solar industry takes on Tony Abbott in his Warringah electorate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Department of Defence tenders for 1-1.5MW solar plus battery storage for Jindalee Transmitting Site north-east of Alice Springs, to "reduce reliance on fossil fuels."

The post Australia Defence taps solar, battery storage for NT base, in push away from fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There are a lot of similarities between the Texas and Australian grids, except for the fact that Texas did its network preparation properly, and Australia did not.

The post Network news: How Texas got its transmission needs right for wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Deputy Chair.

The post Investor Group on Climate Change announces new Chair and Deputy Chair appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy board gives tick of approval to Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, but final call remains with government owner, and Coalition not saying if the project stacks up.

The post Snowy board gives a tick to Snowy 2.0, as NSW and Tasmania turn focus on pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition underwriting documents allow government to pick and choose its favoured projects and adjust the criteria to suit. Even emissions intensity may not be a factor.

The post Coalition frames underwriting tender to choose what it wants, including coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

APA Group Chairman Michael Fraser has today announced that APA’s long serving CEO and Managing Director Mick McCormack has advised the Board of his intention to retire from the role no later than 31 December 2019. 

The post Managing Director and CEO Mick McCormack to retire in 2019 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy regulator waves away claims of market abuse by the big energy companies, but as it admits itself, it doesn't know what's going on because it is not allowed to look.

The post Why the energy regulator’s report into wholesale market prices is a joke appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The profit margins on retail petrol prices, alone, are equal to an off-peak kilowatt-hour of electricity. So what’s stopping you from going electric?

The post Want to avoid the Christmas petrol price gouge? Go electric appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian company breaks cover with a solar-powered Applied Electric Vehicle that seeks to re-imagine the future of transport.

The post Solar electric vehicle with swappable bodies unveiled in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A world-leading, Adelaide-made 10MWh molten silicon energy storage system is on its way to Glenelg, where it will be tested at an SA Water treatment plant.

The post 1414 Degrees’ molten silicon biogas energy storage system set for trial in S.A. appeared first on RenewEconomy.