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The latest prototype shows energy beams can be directed from Earth, the latest step towards shooting electricity via microwaves from space.

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Construction is underway on first stage of one of Australia's biggest batteries, designed to support a major data centre and help usher coal off the grid.

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Pacific Energy lands new $350 million debt facility as it seeks to accelerate rollout of remote and off-grid renewable energy systems.

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Neoen, Tesla and Iberdrola want a change to a rule they say stop batteries acting like batteries, and will prevent them from offering critical grid services.

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Prime minister to unveil plans for a Future Made in Australia Act, proposing taxpayer-funded incentives to advance the manufacturing and clean energy industries.

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Garnaut-led Zen Energy plans 1GW, 8 GWh pumped hydro project in old coal pit west of Sydney to soak up rooftop solar.

The post Zen plans giant 1GW pumped hydro project at former coal pit to address solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We talk to some of the country’s best battery brains and innovative thinkers on how the market for battery storage can and should evolve.

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Almost nine in 10 Australians want a faster or moderate transition to clean energy, the CSIRO says, and 80 pct happy to live within 10kms of renewable energy infrastructure.

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Alinta boss compares nuclear to "unicorns", but warns of rising costs in the energy transition, and defends role of legacy utilities. "We don't make amazing returns."

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Shipping hydrogen as a powder could deliver a lot more energy, at a fraction of the cost, says Australian university spinoff.

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Polluters warned to be honest about the role of carbon markets in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss, with carbon credit production set to soar.

The post Australia could be one of world’s biggest carbon credit factories, but must be wary of hype appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new workforce, financial incentives and protection for local content in solar panels, electric trucks and wind towers are part of a "superpower" blueprint.

The post Renewables superpower blueprint promises tens of thousands of green jobs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Capital big battery - a key part of the decarbonisation plans of the national capital - is finally charging and injecting power into the grid, albeit at small quantities, after nearly a year of commissioning delays.

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Biggest grants go to Fortescue for a green iron project, and Curtin University to pursue a technology that could export hydrogen as a powder.

The post ARENA boosts funding and names winners for green hydrogen, iron and steel projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Vast and 14D are seeking to plug their planned big battery, solar thermal and solar heat projects into a transmission line currently serving two large BHP mines.

The post Reborn solar thermal and battery project seeks deal to plug in to transmission line to BHP mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue announces "landmark" joint venture to create a massive renewable energy, and green hydrogen, ammonia and manufacturing hub in Morocco.

The post Fortescue signs agreement for massive green hydrogen and ammonia hub in Morocco appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Batteries kick in as total eclipse sweeps across the US. Some states filled the gap with gas.

The post Chart of the Day: Batteries step in as solar eclipse sweeps across US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Construction starts on one of the biggest solar farms in Australia, that will help power a green hydrogen project being developed by Queensland utility Stanwell.

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Wine company Casella has switched on what it says is the largest solar facility in the Australian beverage sector, in the Riverina district of New South Wales.

The post Australian wine company switches on industry’s largest solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New transmission line, including 165 towers, completed to connect what will be the biggest wind project in Australia.

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