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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.

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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."

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

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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.

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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.

The post Megapack? Musk hints at the next big thing in Tesla batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Homes and businesses accelerate their uptake of rooftop solar, with Victoria emerging as the latest hot-spot.

The post Solar installations smash new record in October, all eyes on Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Jinko Solar has entered into the Contract for the Supply of PV Modules with Decmil Australia Pty Ltd on September 27, 2018, for supply 255MWp of its high efficient solar panels for the Sunraysia Solar Farm (“Project”) developed by Maoneng Group.

The post JinkoSolar to supply 255MWp solar panels to one of the year’s largest solar farms in Australia   appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Proposed changes to National Electricity Law would remove the regulatory benchmark for assessing network returns. If this happens, excess returns may be locked in until at least 2023.

The post Excess network profits about to be baked into the National Electricity Law appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Release of new scheme regulations sees debate over future of VEEC supply take an unexpected turn in October, with a major impact on the VEEC price the result.

The post Energy efficiency markets: Supply debate hits prices as Vic election looms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW government announces plans to buy 900 smart battery systems, to help cut state school and hospital electricity costs by up to $40,000 a year.

The post NSW launches $20m battery round, to shift hospitals and schools to solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victorian network operator reveals plans to install 1MWh lithium-on battery system on grid in state’s far-east, in bid to slash outage events by around 90%.

The post More utility-scale battery storage announced for AusNet grid – this time in Mallacoota appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scott Morrison’s grasp on his favourite Alan Jones-approved energy policy slogan continues to slip, as the campaign to reclaim it for renewables gains serious momentum.

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