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The international community looks on in horror – as do Australia's main business lobby groups – as the Morrison government uses crucial and complex climate talks in Bangkok to side with the US and Japan in a dramatic attempt to weaken climate finance obligations.

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Genex buys 50MW solar PV project in NSW that was to be part of a world-leading hybrid facility combining solar thermal and storage with large scale PV.

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The world’s largest operational offshore wind farm – the 659 MW Walney Extension – was officially opened on Thursday by renewable energy giant Ørsted.

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Stability in energy efficiency markets came to an abrupt end in August due to concerns about future supply from residential sources, the Victorian election and solar hot water policy announcements.

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In the crazy world of Australian climate and energy policy, if you wait long enough, an idea killed off by one government eventually comes back and saves the day.

The post The fall and rise of demand response, and the power of “negawatts” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The point where new wind and solar, backed by energy storage, become cheaper than operating old coal plants is not far away.

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ARENA offers $22.1m in funding to 16 different R&D projects working to fast-track establishment of national renewable hydrogen industry.

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Conservatives are still using South Australia as a renewables punching bag. But the reality is the state has shown how solar and wind, with battery storage and smart management, can drive down prices and emissions, and deliver grid stability.

The post The inconvenient truths about South Australia’s renewable success appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Three new reports say governments can either act now on climate, and reap trillions of dollars in benefits - or miss the window and put a wrecking-ball to their GDPs.

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Australia will likely meet its Paris targets, but it has potential to meet a 70 per cent renewables share and a 68 per cut in electricity sector emissions by 2030.

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German automaker unveils its very first 100% electric SUV, making a move to win a market share from Tesla in the booming segment of high-end models running on battery.

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Honda says there are no plans to bring Urban EV to Australia, because the Japanese car maker is “not willing to risk” the lagging, Down Under market.

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Business still booming for rooftop solar, with 142MW installed in August and NSW taking the lead and Victoria showing slight fall.

The post Australia rooftop solar charts another record month, even as prices edge up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Origin wins $4.5m Victorian govt grant to build 5MW microgrid using the solar and battery storage of up to 650 customers.

The post Origin to build 5MW virtual power plant in Victoria, using rooftop solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Manufacturers urged to switch to solar and other technologies, and make some easy gains with some simple energy efficiency measures, in major new joint report.

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Australia’s fastest growing business energy retailer, has today released new research that shows businesses using wholesale prices can expect significant price reductions, while energy costs are lowered for everyday Aussies.

The post Data reveals how businesses can reduce energy costs for all Australians appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New energy minister Angus Taylor says there is too much wind and solar in the system, and more needs to be done to protect existing and encourage new "fair dinkum" baseload.

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Unique opportunity to invest in a portfolio of over 1 GW of renewable energy generation development across three Australian states that will have a project value of over $3bn when constructed, providing investors with significant scale and geographical diversity.

The post Goldwind puts 1GW wind and solar portfolio up for sale appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia government to target 5,000 homes this financial year as its Home Battery Storage grants plan finally moves ahead. Its part of a suite of initiatives to support transition to renewables grid.

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The debate about the need for baseload coal-fired power stations has reignited with the Coalition saying it would welcome a new coal-fired power station to the country.

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