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Victorian transmission company AusNet says it has successfully energy the feeder into the substation for the Rangebank battery project ahead of schedule.

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American clean technology giants Sunrun and Tesla announced this week that they will partner to create a virtual power plant with over 150 Sunrun customers in Texas.

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SunPower, once the darling of the American solar industry and its leading PV panel manufacturer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The post Another non-China solar giant fails as American PV pioneer SunPower files for bankruptcy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO reveals windfall contract details that will underpin the cost of building the biggest battery project in Australia.

The post The windfall contract that will underpin the cost of building Australia’s biggest battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bell Bay wind farm wins state approval and will now go through the federal process, with impacts to be assessed on eagles and other species.

The post Tasmania fast tracks Bell Bay wind project as it head for federal review appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Swedish-Israeli wave energy developer launches construction of a a 1MW generator in waters off the city of Porto in Portugal.

The post Work begins on world-first megawatt-scale wave energy project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The focus on community benefits should not distract developers from the fact that people need to be heard and to have their concerns and contributions taken on board.

The post From social license to community benefits: Are we losing nuance in race to renewables?  appeared first on RenewEconomy.

FRV is building its first big battery project after landing a major funding deal. The BESS comes with a grant to install grid-forming inverters.

The post Solar developer FRV hits go on first big battery after landing $1.2 billion funding round appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The first stage of what will be the country's biggest wind farm when completed enters grid management system, a lot faster than its "biggest" rival.

The post First stage of what will be Australia’s biggest wind project gets ready to inject power into grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

China will apparently use cameras mounted at wind farms to spy on Australian people, cows and crops, according to one group of opponents.

The post China will use wind farm cameras to spy on people, cows and crops, say opponents in new conspiracy theory appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian low cost solar hope SunDrive cuts staff and changes CEO as it gears up for next level of commercialisation.

The post Australian low cost solar hope SunDrive cuts staff and changes CEO, but still focused on copper tech appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Electrifying and decarbonising our homes can be a minefield, and many people end up thinking, why bother. A new website is now trying to take some of the pain out of the process.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Taking the pain out of an energy upgrade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of Australia's newest wind farms has topped the ranks for best performing wind assets in July, with a capacity factor of 55.2 per cent.

The post New wind farm tops charts for best performance in July, Queensland slam-dunks solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's volatile electricity market has claimed another scalp, with a small renewables-focused retailer placed in liquidation and its roughly 800 customers divvied up among the big-three gen-tailers.

The post Energy retailer behind shared renewables collective collapses amid fresh market turmoil appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Yes, there are uncertainties about offshore wind. But uncertainty is not an excuse to delay climate action or to derail productive discussions with myths and unsupported claims.

The post I’m an Illawarra-based marine ecologist. I want an honest discussion about offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW government confirms pre-election price spike fears behind decision to extend Eraring. But the modelling it relied upon has already been mugged by reality.

The post NSW confirms Eraring closure delay driven by fear of pre-election price shocks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EnergyAustralia has reported a return to profits in the first half, courtesy of the jump in wholesale electricity prices it helped engineer in its key markets.

The post High wholesale electricity prices help EnergyAustralia bounce back into the black appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Woodside says it is working with "relevant regulators" amid reports a $30 billion gas megaproject in one of the world's richest marine zones has been rejected.

The post Woodside wrestles with EPA after reports it has rejected biggest new gas field in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal climate and energy minister Chris Bowen demands response from Meta as social media giants continue to remove articles favourable to EVs and critical of Coalition nuclear policies.

The post “Disgraceful:” Bowen demands answers as social media giants remove EV and nuclear articles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Italian company will bring its most advanced ship which can lay and bury high voltage sub sea cables at the same time.

The post Italian company wins $1 billion cable contract for Battery of the Nation sub-sea link appeared first on RenewEconomy.