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The Sunshine State's extraordinary story of accelerating renewables transition, and its benefits for the economy, cost of living, jobs and climate is now at risk.

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Queensland extends life of Callide coal plant for three years as its cites cost blowouts on the Copperstring transmission line and pumped hydro for a major energy review.

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The renewables industry is desperate for a good tenor. Not just any Pavarotti or Placido, but a PPA for the ages.

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A massive, major new global energy dataset shows continued progress for wind and solar, and headwinds for nuclear and gas.

The post Global report shows up Coalition gas and nuclear folly, underlines why Labor should do better appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The man chosen to replace a Liberal candidate dumped over extreme comments is an ardent Trump supporter and one of key figures behind a pro-gas industry campaign.

The post “All aboard the Trump train!” Coalition swaps out extreme right candidate for pro-gas MAGA man appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Following a rapid rise in household solar panel installations, Germany’s total number of PV arrays has passed the five million “milestone,” according to industry association BSW-Solar. The lobby group said that number was now registered with the country’s grid agency BNetzA. Solar systems already cover almost 15 percent of Germany’s electricity demand, BSW-Solar said. More than one million new solar systems with […]

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Even the fossil fuel companies who pitched CCS as their get-out-of-jail-free card no longer believe in the economics.

The post The great carbon capture con: Too expensive, even for Woodside appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The last of the 1,300 oversized parts for Andrew Forrest's biggest wind farm to date have been delivered to the site.

The post Final turbine blades delivered to Andrew Forrest’s biggest wind project to date appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The home battery rebate is being hailed as the most significant consumer energy policy in decades. Here's how it will work and who will benefit.

The post Home battery rebate hailed as most crucial consumer energy policy since rooftop solar. Here’s how it will work appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Inverleigh wind farm near Geelong is due to begin construction later this year and will be the first Australian project for a new development company.

The post After almost 20 years, Inverleigh wind project near Geelong is almost shovel-ready appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The EPBC returned an answer in just a month saying the NSW project will come under its jurisdiction.

The post Giant four hour battery project in New England told to join for federal approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two major environment groups have called for all major parties to commit to phasing out coal, oil and protecting nature.

The post “It’s renewables, or extinction:” Major parties accused of ignoring environment, and threat to humanity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewables industry says gas plants have no hope of competing with batteries in CIS, but will need its own underwriting scheme.

The post “I could never find a business case:” Renewable bosses say gas power will require its own underwriting scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition tries on "social justice" concerns in response to Labor's home battery plan, and insists the best solution is to "flood the market with gas."

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Federal Labor unveils plan to dramatically boost home battery uptake in Australia, through a national scheme that would cut the up-front cost of installation by around $4,000.

The post “Huge win:” Federal Labor unveils $2.3bn plan to slash home battery costs by 30 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Siemens Gamesa has taken the top spot for the world’s most powerful wind turbine, after successfully installing it a test field in Denmark.

The post Siemens Gamesa claims world’s most powerful wind turbine with new offshore behemoth appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Batteries become dominant player in Australia's most renewable state, providing more than one third of state demand in early morning peak.

The post Big batteries provide one third of state’s power needs, smashing records and “big banana” tropes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar farm output jumped 12% in March quarter from the same period last year, and helped send market prices into negative territory more often.

The post Wind and solar push renewables share closer to 50 pct despite record level of negative prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Engie's Laura Caspari explains why batteries are paired better with solar than wind, and why data centre load could unlock more renewables. Plus: News of the week.

The post Energy Insiders: Solar and battery make better grid partners than wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Italian and Japanese joint venture declares Australia is the "place to be" for renewables after sealing deal for control of local wind and solar developer.

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