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Energy demand rebounded in 2024, led by renewable energy generation, but that wasn't enough to halt emissions, the IEA says.

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NSW-based battery technology startup secures a US patent for its water-based electrolyte which it says is cheaper and safer than competing technologies.

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Perth-based wave energy hopeful edges closer to showcasing its ocean power generation technology after signing deals to test out new system designs.

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Squadron Energy has presented a new big wind and battery project in NSW for EPBC approval, just weeks after receiving green tick for another project.

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The owners of our poles and wires are keen to own batteries and control EVs. If they agree to more disclosure, they might generate more trust.

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Weeks after an Amsterdam airport had to close down due to glare from nearby solar panels, China giant launches a new anti-glare range of modules – at an airport!

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New estimate for Marinus Link comes from the Australia Energy Regulator, which is adding in the cost of linking the subsea cable to Tasmanian infrastructure.

The post Bill for single cable Marinus Link now estimated at almost $5 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Community group behind legal bid to block massive Tasmania wind farm decides to focus on opposing its federal environmental approval.

The post Giant wind farm opponents give up legal battles, to focus efforts on delayed federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Zen Energy will co-develop around 695 MW of multi-hour big batteries and 100 MW of solar across three Australian states with Taiwan partner.

The post Zen seals deal to develop four new big battery and solar projects across three states appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Exxon Mobil has killed its Gippsland carbon capture and storage project running since 2022, but won't explain why.

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Construction to start on a new Tesla big battery in New England after its developer claimed the first debt package for a "merchant" battery in the state.

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The Coalition is stumbling into this election offering false information around the costs of their energy plan.

The post Election Factcheck: Angus Taylor’s mysteriously cheap nukes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Big batteries are playing an increasingly prominent role in serving the evening peaks, and responding to solar disruptions caused by passing thunderstorms.

The post Follow the sun: Big batteries now key players in evening peaks, and as clouds smother PV output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In the last year, prices for solar PV and battery storage have plunged between 20 and 47 per cent. Australia needs to seize the moment.

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$1.8 billion in rebates would slash household bills by an average of 7.5 per cent and bring down inflation by half a per cent, according to Treasury estimates.

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Australia’s hydrogen strategy has been a mix of ambition, overreach, and slow reality checks.

The post Why hydrogen exports are a mirage, but green industry isn’t appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s only silicon manufacturer has been awarded funding from the Albanese Labor government, to help decarbonise its operations.

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Quinbrook's David Scaysbrook says the falling cost of solar and battery storage represents a tipping point for the energy industry. Plus: Big battery tender, gas and hydrogen news.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The tipping point in solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate change will disrupt our lives more and more until the world reaches net zero – not even Australian Rules football is safe.

The post Footy faces cyclones and record heat – it’s just a taste of what’s to come from climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renew Economy has appointed a new editor, a COO, expanded its team and added new features.

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