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The grid isn’t failing — it’s being redefined by people using rooftop solar, batteries and EVs. Networks, policymakers, and planners need to pay attention.

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New global data show wind and solar doing most of work cutting emissions, and there is no nuclear renaissance. Meanwhile, Labor disappoints on climate.

The post Election Watch: No nuke comeback as renewables on a global tear: Plus, Labor’s budget climate resilience fail appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy expert says massive pumped hydro project favoured by successive state governments is in a bad location, and alternative sites could be much cheaper.

The post “Really terrible:” Bad location could triple cost of pumped hydro project favoured by LNP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The biggest generation company in New Zealand presses go on its first big solar farm, and reveals some interesting data around its output and pricing.

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The federal budget didn't contain any surprises, but experts are hoping consumer-level energy initiatives are being saved for the election.

The post Budget locks in green metals funding, ignores household energy opportunity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The UN-backed study used aircraft-based measurements to extrapolate what the Hail Creek coal mine may have actually emitted in FY2023.

The post Methane from giant Queensland coal mine could be eight times more than reported, says new study appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Massive offshore wind project in Gippsland wants to erect turbines that are 375m tall, but that is just one small part of the work ahead.

The post Offshore wind applications reveal 375 metre towers and epic size of the job facing project developers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A thermal fleet the size of Australia's entire coal generation fleet has been offline in Texas. Time for solar, wind and batteries to step forward.

The post Solar, wind and batteries set records in Texas as thermal plants the size of Australia’s entire coal fleet sit idle appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Politicians claim we need to dig up more gas to run a clean power grid. It ain't true.

The post Election Watch: The grid doesn’t need more gas to go clean; beer drinkers to pay more tax than gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Humans, AI and robots will compete for the same energy resources and now is the time to rethink energy allocation itself. We need a tiered system to protect the humans.

The post Can we power both humanity and machines with cheap renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Several new wind projects have had their turbine sizes scaled back after community feedback. But why do they have to be so big in the first place?

The post Explainer: Why are wind turbines so big – and could smaller be better? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Regulator finds industry group breached Greenwashing Code with claims electric cooktops are more expensive and more emissions intensive than cooking with gas.

The post Regulator finds fossil fuel group engaged in greenwashing in defence of gas stoves appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy Hydro's delayed, costly and not very hydrogen gas generators have finally entered the grid management system.

The post Snowy’s delayed gas plant finally enters grid system, as Forrest closes in on gas import terminal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research cuts through the noise to find what is really driving up electricity costs over the longer term, and how governments and consumers can turn the trend around.

The post What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Reports in a Murdoch newspaper that another renewable hydrogen project has been scrapped are several years late, the South Australia government says.

The post Murdoch media reports of green hydrogen’s latest failure have been greatly exaggerated, SA govt says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post Climate-related heatwaves pushed up energy sector emissions in 2024, despite record wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post Australian long-duration battery hopeful secures US patent for “game-changing” storage chemistry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post Deep ocean wave energy hopeful inches closer to trials in WA waters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.

The post Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy presents another big wind and battery project for federal approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.

The post Poles and wires: If networks want to own batteries and control EVs, a little public disclosure would help appeared first on RenewEconomy.