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University of Newcastle's work on organic solar cells heralds a new industrial revolution, with flexible coatings that can be printed on plastic film or sheets in great quantity at low cost.

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Latest CER data shows combined capacity of large-scale wind and solar energy projects in development pipeline now nudging 9GW.

The post Clean Energy Regulator counts 9GW in big solar and wind pipeline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore announced Sydney has joined forces with more than 100 City leaders from around the world committing to strong action on climate change as part of the Global Climate Action Summit.

The post Sydney takes global climate fight to the next level appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Clean Energy Council has opened applications for the fourth annual Women in Renewables Scholarship, a program which aims to strengthen gender diversity at the leadership level across the industry. 

The post Clean energy industry scholarship to help build next generation of board directors appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Green Bond Pledge is an international declaration that all bonds financing long-term infrastructure and capital projects need to address environmental impacts and climate risk

The post Local Government Super is the sole Australian signatory on the Green Bond Pledge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Simec Atlantis- the Australian ocean energy company now part of Sanjeev Gupta's business empire - says new tidal power turbine will be largest of its type in the world.

The post Simec Atlantis reveals world’s largest tidal turbine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two big coal and hydro plants did not cope well with the events caused by lightning strikes last month, but market operator pleased with South Australia emergency control plan that includes the Tesla big battery.

The post Coal and hydro generators struggle after lightning strikes twice on network appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar becomes biggest contributor to South Australia grid in middle of the day, signalling the next phase of the state's transition to 100 per cent renewables.

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The scale and speed of change needed on sustainability means many and perhaps most of today’s major old companies simply won’t get there. So, are we wasting our time?

The post Incumbents fail – so are we wasting our time on sustainability? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

SolarReserve sings MOU with local outfit Heliostat SA, to manufacture and assemble the heliostat components for the world-leading 150MW solar tower and molten salt storage facility proposed for Port Augusta.

The post SolarReserve signs manufacturing MOU for solar tower project, but financing delayed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nuon to provide fast food chain McDonald’s with EV charging stations at all of the franchise’s McDrive locations.

The post In Netherlands, every McDonalds Drive-In will have EV charging stations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BMW chooses the fuselage of a cargo plane in New York to unveil latest vision of the future of cars: an intelligent, autonomous, electric SUV.

The post BMW’s vision of the future? An electric SUV you may not drive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Japanese energy giant reveals plans to halve its ownership of coal power by 2030, and withdraw completely from building new coal fired generators.

The post Japan’s Marubeni deals “body blow” to coal, in pivot to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

S&P Global Ratings says government intervention to prop up existing coal power, and underwrite the development of new, would be "credit negative" for the energy sector.

The post Building new coal, and propping up old, not the answer: S&P appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victorian Greens call for an end to coal fired generation and a transition to 100 per cent renewables by 2030.

The post Greens call to phase out coal in Victoria, 100% renewables by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As Coalition ramps up attack on wind and solar, new report finds new renewable generation coming online the “only thing” currently helping lower electricity prices in Australia.

The post New solar and wind the “only thing” pushing down power prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy minister Angus Taylor says high levels of renewables cause "de-industrialisation" and will wreck the economy.

The post Taylor launches extraordinary and ill-informed attack against wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Interview with Greg Bourne on Climate Council’s report on transport emissions, and Deloitte’s John O’Brien on the overwhelming case for renewables

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: EVs, transport emissions and the overwhelming case for renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Gas demand is falling as consumers turn away from expensive gas and find cheaper and cleaner renewable options in their homes and businesses.

The post The switch is on: Consumers are turning away from gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Virtual power plants will change the energy landscape - but they are not just about rooftop solar and battery storage.

The post Why your pool pump and solar hot water system could be market operator’s best friend appeared first on RenewEconomy.