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On Sunday, we published an analysis on the soaring cost of nuclear power by leading economist John Quiggin. On Monday we attempted to post it in our feed on social media. Facebook removed it.

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Due to the sheer size of Australia, and the distance between major cities, the need for using transport services has become vital for relocating or moving items interstate, particularly when time is of the essence.

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A new way to firm up the world’s electricity grids is fast developing and could be a game-changer – enabling our grids to run on 100% renewables.

The post Sodium-ion batteries set to spark renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Danish company gets approval to conduct seabed studies for its proposed 2.8 gigawatt offshore wind project in Gippsland.

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New analysis finds adding one gigawatt scale nuclear plant in Queensland would require tens of thousands of rooftop solar systems to be shut off on a daily basis.

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Meridian Energy says New Zealand's second biggest wind farm has began full operations.

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Spanish energy giant Iberdrola unveils two new battery storage projects, vastly bigger than the installations it currently owns or operates.

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The largest donation came from Beetaloo Basin gas company Tamboran Resources, which has gifted $28,000 ahead of the Territory election.

The post New data shows Labor fuelling NT election campaign kitty with gas cash appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Funding deal between federal and state governments will take share of renewables in W.A. to around 70 per cent - the most of any isolated grid of its size with no hydro.

The post Bowen signs deal to treble large scale wind and solar capacity, and double storage in the West appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar remain stalled at the gate, with no new registrations in June, but the backlog of prospective projects is growing rapidly - many fishing for a deal with the Capacity Investment Scheme.

The post New wind and solar remain stalled at the gate, but battery starts are charging to new records appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Newly announced deal in Czechia shows GenCost nuclear estimates are too optimistic. Even in established nuclear countries, new nuclear power is hopelessly uneconomic.

The post Czech nuclear deal shows CSIRO GenCost is too optimistic, and new nukes are hopelessly uneconomic appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian renewable energy developer names former head of Tilt Renewables as executive chairman.

The post Former Tilt boss to head newly emerging Australian renewables player appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cheaper power for households through improved access to rooftop solar, battery storage and efficient electric appliances topped the agenda for energy and climate ministers in Melbourne on Friday.

The post Batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers: Consumer energy resources top agenda at ministers’ meeting appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The combined output of large scale wind and solar in Australia's main grid hit a new high this week, beating a record set more than a year ago.

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Fortescue announcement reinforces fact that one company can’t do it alone – Australia needs a coordinated approach to future green industries – including renewable hydrogen.

The post Forrest’s ambitious green hydrogen target is on hold – but Australia should keep powering ahead appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s largest operational solar farm will soon help power residential aged care and the production of iconic beer brands, as part of two new energy offtake deals.

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What we learned from Ted O'Brien, Chris Bowen and everyone else at the CEC summit. Plus: Hydrostor's Jon Norman on why advance compressed air storage is beating pumped hydro, and why even nuclear needs lots of storage.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Ted, Chris, nuclear and long term storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Investor view effective climate policies as crucial for "green steel", which most say can not be produced by burning fossil fuels.

The post Renewables crucial for green steel, but policy must call time on coal-fired furnaces appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean energy industry gets its first Ted Talk and rather wishes it hadn't.Plus: Chris Bowen's power play, regulators pan nuclear, Forrest drops hydrogen hype, and some awards.

The post Five things we learned this week from Ted’s Talk and people who actually know stuff appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable energy covered 57 per cent of Germany's electricity consumption in first half of 2024, a nearly 10 per cent jump, year-on-year.

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