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Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says proposed changes to the PRRT will mean the offshore gas industry "pays more tax sooner."

The post Fossil tax tweak promises to squeeze more money from gas super profits appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As reports emerge that Flotation Energy's 1.5GW proposal has been rejected, we look at what we do and don't know about the projects that will make up Australia's first offshore wind zone.

The post Is Flotation out of the race? Offshore wind rumours swirl as Gippsland decision looms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW court rules the solar project didn't take into account its impact on the landscape's character and fell short on community consultation.

The post Court rejects solar farm for wrecking a town’s view, poor consultation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Vanadium miner taps Enel Green Power to develop 1GW of renewables to power a major new project in Queensland's North West Minerals Province.

The post Enel tapped to build giga-scale solar and wind project on Queensland’s Copperstring line appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Orbiting solar reflectors are still some way off. But they represent a way to connect the space and energy sectors to tackle climate change.

The post Reflectors in space could make solar farms on Earth work for longer every day appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The leading contender for Australia's first offshore wind project is unfazed by the veto of a port assembly plant to protect wetlands.

The post Star of the South: First offshore wind farm still on track, despite port veto appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Amp Energy wins a three-month extension to an agreement underpinning the 5GW Cape Hardy Green Hydrogen, to get it to the next stage of development.

The post Amp buys time on massive 5GW green hydrogen and ammonia project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two Melbourne suburbs to be used as a template for how the City of Yarra can electrify the community and get rid of gas by 2030.

The post All-electric precinct in the works for Melbourne suburbs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pacific Blue signs deal to power Tennis Australia's Melbourne precinct with renewables for a year, including the three weeks of the 2024 Australian Open.

The post Australian Open goes 100% renewable in wind energy deal with Pacific Blue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IEA says COP28 goal of tripling renewables within reach after unprecedented global growth in 2023. But Australia among countries holding back the pace.

The post Australia called out for grid queues, policy uncertainty in race to triple global renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Draft laws for mandatory reporting of climate-related risks have been released by federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

The post Draft laws usher in compulsory climate risk disclosure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As Challicum Hills turns 20, we look at the long-term technical and commercial performance of the NEM’s first batch of utility-scale wind farms.

The post Twenty years on, how is Australia’s first batch of wind farms performing? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Having once pledged not to “mangle the process” by using anything but renewables to fuel his energy plans, Andrew Forrest says some imported gas is necessary.

The post Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

WA government says all of the containerised batteries are in place for the state's biggest battery, the 200MW four-hour (800MWh) Kwinana 2 project.

The post Key milestone for WA’s biggest battery, with all storage units installed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Latest Rystad Energy data reveals new big solar output records for December. Meanwhile, the wind blew strongest in the West.

The post Big solar records round out the year for NSW and Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As Victoria's Challicum Hills wind farm turns 20, it's worth reflecting on what a pioneering and pivotal project it was for renewable energy in Australia.

The post Happy birthday Challicum Hills: The wind farm that launched an industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Squadron Energy breaks ground on Uungula Wind Farm and announces multi-billion dollar turbine supply deal to underpin giga-scale project pipeline.

The post Forrest turns sod on NSW biggest wind farm, firms 14GW plans with major turbine deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia sets new renewables benchmarks with two significant big solar records, while the NEM reveals some of the unique challenges it is facing.

The post Utility solar steps up: South Australia’s new record-breakers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Proximity to renewable energy sources is shaping a new paradigm in the steel sector. What does this mean for Australia?

The post “No green power, no project:” Can Australia compete on green steel? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

While the Coalition conjures nuclear as a "non-left" alternative to wind and solar, Australia is establishing itself as a world leader in variable renewables.

The post Australia’s task is clear: build more wind and solar. LNP’s task? Anything but wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.