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Wholesale electricity prices surge after wind and solar output in South Australia fell to zero and fossil fuel generators and big batteries fill their coffers in absence of competition.

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A 312MW wind farm and big battery has been given the federal green light in what looks like record time. But concerns remain over the treatment of wind projects under the EPBC Act.

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The wind project still needs to get through the EPBC process. Developer RES Australia hopes to start construction next year.

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Investment firm could have to pay fines amounting to all, or most, of it's annual profits after misleading consumers by promoting an "ethical" investment fund.

The post Investment giant faces fine in first greenwashing action brought by ASIC appeared first on RenewEconomy.

These hubs would help communities to understand and participate in the shift to renewables, from the small stuff to the big stuff, and serve as crucial touchpoints for developers.

The post Big renewables need big support: Local Energy Hubs can help us through the change  appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's rooftop solar market is again the focus of attention with "worsening lows and improving highs" harking back to the industry's bumpy formative years.

The post Back on the solar-coaster: Rooftop PV market rebounds from June lull to record July appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Regulator approves final costs for contested Humelink project, but trims the allowed budget by around $300 million.

The post Regulator signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, but trims budget by $300 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andy McCarthy on setting up a solar business in the heart of coal country more than a decade ago, when a 1 kW system cost $8,000. And what the industry can learn from that as it struggles for social licence.

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What was once Australia's biggest wind farm is back on line after a transformer was repaired, but its overall performance has been poor.

The post One of Australia’s biggest and worst performing wind farms back on line after near two month outage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Total capacity of wind and solar in China has overtaken coal for the first time, and solar alone is predicted to overtake coal within two years.

The post “Pivotal moment:” Wind and solar overtake coal in China in historic first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia needs to act quickly or lose out to faster movers on green iron and steel elsewhere, an industry decarbonisation expert warns.

The post Quit the quarry mentality or miss the green iron opportunity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We undertook a global survey of business leaders, including Australian businesses, and the findings on decarbonisation should be cause for concern.

The post In the race to net zero, now is not the time to put dollars before sense appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Big nuclear unit in Texas trips after a fire, and the state's growing battery fleet reacts to keep the grid stable. Who knew nuclear needs backup?

The post Nuclear plant trips due to fire, and battery storage steps in to stabilises the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BloombergNEF says most aspects of Australia's green energy transition are happening too slow, and it has mixed forecasts on storage, solar and wind.

The post Sluggish, slow and anaemic: BloombergNEF’s sad take on Australia’s green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ASX-listed BIPV innovator inks deal that will see its clear solar glass products made and sold in the Middle East, North Africa and India.

The post ClearVue inks deal to supply solar glass to “fastest growing” global market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Zen Energy helps power Australia’s first 100 per cent renewable media organisation in a deal tied to the 227MW Collector wind farm.

The post Australia’s first 100 pct renewable media organisation inks deal to buy NSW wind power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar energy generation in the EU overtook fossil fuels for the first time during the first six months of 2024,

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Why wind energy costs have not fallen further, why New England farmers said no to million, and the crippling cost of connections and grid congestion.

The post A deep dive into wind economics, and why nine landowners said no to $50 million in hosting fees appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia once led the world in coal methane mitigation. So why are multi-million dollar hand-outs still needed to spur on emissions reductions?

The post Coal mine methane mitigation is finally getting real again – but only after huge government handouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Universities join forces to launch the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy, to address key challenges facing the brand new industry.

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