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GE to provide first turbines capable of 100 per cent hydrogen for Whyalla power plant, as Fortescue, Origin and Amp put hand up for new hydrogen hub.

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Turnbull family-owned company wins tender to pursue plans for two pumped hydro projects promising to deliver long duration storage in NSW coal heartland.

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A $275 million state government grant scheme aims to bolster manufacturing and innovation in the renewables and clean-technology industries – but won't fund development of small nuclear reactors.

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Whyalla steel owner Sanjeev Gupta flags interest in buying green hydrogen from the city's new electrolyser, but signals he will source gas from fossil fuel giant Santos in the interim.

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Meyer Burger says it will up panel production in Germany, citing “grave market distortion” and better investment conditions in the US.

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A second wind farm is switched off due to bush fires as anti-renewable groups accuse the turbines of fanning the flames.

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New electricity demand records set as heat wave sweeps across eastern seaboard.

The post Demand hits new peaks in NEM and Victoria as heatwaves sweep country appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Market rule maker proposes tightening ring-fencing rules to improve the efficiency of the grid connection process as Australia scrambles to meet its renewables targets.

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Rio Tinto is dialling down its renewable targets in the Pilbara because it says electric haul trucks won't be ready in time. Fortescue says they are wrong.

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The biggest wind farm in New South Wales and one of the biggest on the NEM has the green light from the federal government to go ahead.

The post Massive NSW wind and battery project gets federal approval to replace coal, drought-proof farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The guide hopes to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are better informed and more involved in clean energy developments on their land.

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A novel wind turbine blade protection coating promises to "significantly reduce" potential damage from lightning strikes.

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The biggest battery in the South Australia operates at full tilt, and battery output overall hits new peak as wholesale electricity prices swung between the market floor to the market peak.

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German farmers lobby joined transmission operators in demanding a change to legislation that favours the construction of underground power lines.

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Labor and Coalition likely to block climate "duty of care" bill designed to close the gap that allows new fossil fuel projects to be approved.

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Dr Gabrielle Kuiper argues distributed energy resources must not come second in policy, planning and regulation to transmission and large-scale generation.

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Here we go again – the latest salvo from the climate luddites of National Party designed to disrupt and delay Australia's accelerating clean energy revolution.

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A new solar tracking solution aims to cater to Australia's unique geographical and climate conditions, to cut development costs and boost generation.

The post New solar tracker tech promises to “drastically reduce” costly development hurdles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rio Tinto says despite contracts for the biggest wind and solar farms in Australia, the future of the biggest manufacturing assets in the country remain in the hands of government.

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GE global wind boss Steve Swift on landmark supply deal with Andrew Forrest. Plus: Rio Tinto plans Australia’s biggest wind farm to power smelters. And Littleproud’s Barnaby moment.

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