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Australian made green hydrogen could power fuel cell vehicles across Asia within 10 years as a proposed floating export hub attracts major funding.

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Return to service of the damaged C4 unit at Queensland's Callide C coal fired power station has been delayed yet again - for the ninth time by some counts.

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Greek giant formerly known as Mytilineos puts Australia renewables assets up for sale, including eight solar farms and 2.8GW development pipeline with battery storage and hydrogen projects.

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Contractors and developers are struggling with higher costs and projects delays. Matt Rennie joins us to discuss the issue. Plus: News of the week.

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When it came to preventing infection, it was the behaviors rather than the beliefs that counted. The same could be said for global warming.

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Plans to build a huge solar and battery project next to Queensland's Callide coal plant have been waved through the federal environmental approvals process.

The post Solar farm, huge battery and up to 1,000 sheep get federal green tick for next to coal plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ground-breaking trial reveals first round of lessons learnt from integrating renewable hydrogen generation and storage into a remote solar and wind microgrid.

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An Australia-first demonstration of coal pollution abatement technology is one of the biggest winners of federal funding to help cut industrial emissions.

The post Bowen tips another $91m into industrial emissions abatement, but coal grant cops flack appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Few people are aware of South Australia's charge towards 100 per cent net renewables, but it is the perfect riposte to the Coalition's nuclear folly and scare campaign.

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Analysts have upgraded the value of Tesla's energy business following big jump in battery sales, and strong margins. They say it is worth nearly as much as its car division.

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Coal power plunged to a record low in Germany in the spring, while renewables produced a record 65 per cent share.

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A company with plans to build an offshore wind farms is taking federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen to court over a decision not to grant it a licence.

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NT government says the batteries, funded through Arena, will have a significant impact on local network constraints and expand rooftop solar capacity.

The post Top End to add 16 community batteries to its small, solar-heavy grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean energy generated a record-high 44% of China’s electricity in May 2024, pushing coal’s share down to a record low of 53%, despite continued growth in demand.

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Fortescue withdrawal deals blow to Middle Arm precinct, which now risks leaning heavily towards fossil fuels.

The post Fortescue pulls green hydrogen and ammonia plan from NT’s Middle Arm precinct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is considerable pressure to quickly approve the HumeLink transmission project. But can the AER be confident it is worthwhile, and the best option?

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Huon Hoogesteger from Smart Commercial Solar talks about almost everything but solar, as batteries and other bespoke energy solutions step into the light. Plus, Renewables in Agriculture.

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An energy crisis helped Denmark to launch the global wind industry. Can the climate crisis do the same for offshore wind in Australia? A crucial ingredient is missing.

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The already giant Supernode battery project in the north of Brisbane is to treble in size after the developer Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners extended its off-take deal with Australia’s biggest utility, Origin Energy. The first stage of the battery – sized at 250 MW and 520 MWh – is already under construction after the two companies […]

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New project claims to have offtake deals and a partnership with GE Vernova, but is yet to secure land or test its first technology module.

The post Lyon Group boss returns with a new grand plan – for 20GW of outback hydrogen plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.