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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

The federal Coalition is systematically undermining the basis of the private ownership of the electricity market in Australia. Legal rights are being cut back at every turn.

The post Know your NEM: Angus Taylor should go to naughty corner over terrible policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Administrators of RCR Tomlinson move to extract the contracting and engineering giant from the solar business that appears to have torpedoed the company's finances.

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Canberra Institute of Technology and ACT network operator Evoenergy will test up to 100% hydrogen across grid in situations where natural gas currently used.

The post ACT to trial up to 100% green hydrogen in gas network, in Australian first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Turnbull says renewables and storage clearly cheaper than coal, even if ideologues and idiots deny that fact, and can lower emissions as well as cut costs. So should we decarbonise more quickly? Ah, no.

The post Turnbull: I gave it my best shot … but deniers won’t accept renewables are cheaper appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The approvals given to coal projects like Adani's were based on preposterous assumptions. Mining approvals for all Galilee Basin coal, including those by Adani and associates of Gina Reinhardt, need immediate review.

The post Adani coal project does not have a social licence – it must be stopped appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Shane Rattenbury, is calling for at least four new members to join the ACT Climate Change Council.

The post Be part of the climate change solution— ACT Climate Change Council seeks new members appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Lacour Energy's secures environmental approval for 800MW Clarke Creek wind project that plans to integrate large-scale solar and storage.

The post Huge 800MW wind farm set for construction, with approval for solar and battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Following energisation in late 2017, the Project has undergone detailed commissioning processes that have allowed for the gradual ramp-up to full capacity.

The post Kidston Solar Project reaches Practical Completion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As Australia notches up a new milestone of 2 million rooftop solar homes, new CEC data shows that the top 5 postcodes leading the rush to residential PV are all in Liberal National Party electorates.

The post Two million Australian households now have rooftop solar – and they vote appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It was clear at Transgrid's stakeholder presentation day that despite NSW's newly announced scheme, it is not doing nearly enough to prepare for the exit of most of its coal stations. It is talking the talk, but not walking the walk.

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