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The phrase we’ve heard a hundred times is “we like renewables, but…”.  The main problem is a lack of communication. Local energy hubs could be the answer.

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Australia has a strong pipeline of projects to meet its renewables targets. Things are starting to go well, and the CIS is having a major impact. Let's not stuff it up.

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The Climate Change Authority has welcomed the introduction of "substantial" policies by the Albanese government but warns more work must be done to reach emissions targets.

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New tender for 6 GW for wind and solar opens, as Climate Authority calls for CIS to be expanded, for more use of local networks, faster planning approvals and more solar and battery hybrids.

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Health care workers and medical groups are calling on the federal government to kick start what will be a marathon campaign to electrify Australia’s 700 odd public hospitals.

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New LNP government commits $1.4 billion to the upkeep of state's ageing coal fleet, and says power company executives will lose their bonuses if the generators are not reliable.

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The US-based coal miner has just paid over $A5 billion dollars to acquire some of the biggest greenhouse gas emitting coal mines in Australia.

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Manufacturer of wind farm anchor cages wants governments to "get out of the way" and allow more renewables to be built to prevent more price crunches and shutdowns.

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Every household with a battery and solar will essentially just be using the grid as the last resort. If every property with solar had a battery, the wires and poles network revenue model would collapse.

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Chinese solar giant Jinko seeks planning approvals for a large solar and battery project near Goondiwindi in Queensland.

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Community forums for proposed wind farm in central Victoria cancelled by the developer over "safety concerns".

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Updated: Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW.

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NSW asks consumers to dial back electricity use in heatwave as major coal units go missing, including at the Eraring facility it has agreed to underwrite to stay open for longer.

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Tamworth Regional Council to join legal proceedings to block the Hills of Gold wind farm.

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Ace Power launches brave proposal for the New England Hillview wind farm - along with a solar and battery proposal - into the NSW planning process.

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Bowen says renewables and EV policies are bringing Australia close to its 2030 target, but is being urged for a dramatic boost in ambition for 2035.

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Spanish owned FRV starts generating power to its biggest solar farm to date, which has a supply contract to data centres operated by Microsoft.

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NSW government gives planning approval for another giant battery to be built at the site of a coal fired power generator likely to close within the next decade.

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South Australia wants to bring back two mothballed diesel generators for the next two summers, citing the lack of demand side measures in the state and delays to the new link to NSW.

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French gentailer Engie signs its first Australian virtual energy storage offtake deal, giving it access to the Victoria Big Battery's services to help balance its retail renewables supply.

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