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State utility helps to bring major new battery project to financial close, in a deal that secures 50 per cent of the battery's output for 15 years.

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Solar recycling hopeful says it is "losing an insane amount of money" waiting for the federal government to restart its mysteriously suspended pilot program.

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For renters watching rooftop solar spread across the neighbourhood, Australia’s energy transition can feel frustratingly distant. The case for legalising plug-in solar and batteries is now clear.

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Since 2020, Australia's subsidies for fossil fuels have totalled almost six times the amount given in aid to the Pacific, Tuvalu's climate and environment minister says.

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One minute, Victoria's new energy minister was promising industry stakeholders that Labor will hold the line on renewables. The next minute, her boss was saying the exact opposite.

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First battery units arrive at what will be the biggest storage facility in Australia's most advanced renewable grid with a share of 75 per cent wind and solar.

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Individual states may choose their own path on reliability and market design details as consultation on regulatory reforms continue, says one energy expert.

The post “A lot of unknowns:” Why states may go their own way in “balkanisation” of Australia’s main grid appeared first on Renew Economy.

Australia will miss its 2030 climate targets unless more renewable energy projects move beyond the planning phase and start getting built.

The post Enough wind and solar in pipeline, but not enough actually being built to meet 2030 target, scorecard finds appeared first on Renew Economy.

Two massive wind and battery projects are the latest referred to state's independent planning arbiter because of the number of mostly long-distance objections.

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Administrators of Whyalla Steelworks abandon efforts to reboot the plant's coal-fired blast furnace, wiping out more than 500 jobs and adding fresh difficulty to the planned sale of the industrial giant.

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UK-based asset management group buys prominent Melbourne consultancy specialising in wind and solar developments as part of Australian buying spree.

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Another wind and battery project proposed for south-east Queensland, despite pushback by state government and federal MPs.

The post New wind and battery energy park, backed by super funds, proposed for south-east Queensland appeared first on Renew Economy.

Former Liberal leader and ex AEMO system design boss appointed to Snowy Hydro board as market continues its 11-month wait for a budget reset of Snowy 2.0.

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Smart Energy Council CEO David McElrea on LNP ideology, how to close coal fired generators, and the next policy goals for solar, batteries and EVs. Plus: CEC gives voice to mayors on community benefits.

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Plan by energy ministers to agree on the new design for the National Electricity Market described as "incredibly ambitious" as consultation paper released.

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Bowen says there is "a lot of work to do" to legalise plug-in solar and batteries. But experts say it's not complicated, and want regulators handed a firm deadline.

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Hydrogen hopeful announces $1.5 billion proposal to build 3D printable floating wind turbines to make low emissions fuels at hub described as "Steven Bradbury of hydrogen."

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More than 30 organisations urge federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.

The post Electrifying homes and cars can save $5,000 a year, but households confused by policy “mixed messages” appeared first on Renew Economy.

Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.

The post Hitting climate goals means no coal power, and no new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, report finds appeared first on Renew Economy.

SEC says Queensland state government has deliberate policy to make renewable uninvestable, by scrapping targets, boosting coal and fighting data centres rules.

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