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The LNP says its choice of nuclear power for emissions reduction is IPCC approved. Let's unpack this claim.

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Construction kicks off on a second, 320 MW solar farm at the site of Queensland's first hybrid PV and large-scale battery project.

The post Queensland’s first solar and battery project to be doubled in size appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The exact causes of the dramatic blackout in Spain and Portugal are not yet known. But the lack of battery storage left its high renewables grid badly exposed.

The post Spain reached 100 pct renewables a week before blackout. Some big batteries might have kept lights on appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ANU Senior researcher Dr Cheng Cheng reveals the electorates that could benefit most from renewables, and the MPs that can help or stand in their way.

The post SwitchedOn podcast: Will your MP help unlock Australia’s renewable potential? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Study finds current global policies are creating a high risk of triggering 16 climate tipping points, leading to dire – and potentially irreversible – consequences.

The post “We are on a dangerous trajectory:” Global policy settings to trigger multiple climate tipping points appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue starts work on new solar project as it charges towards "real zero", but is still mulling timelines for its broader green energy and hydrogen pipeline.

The post Fortescue begins construction of its biggest solar farm, but green energy timelines remain clouded appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Large scale and rooftop solar are the most popular energy choices for Australians, although climate deniers prefer nuclear and coal, and really don't like wind farms.

The post Solar is favourite energy choice for Australians, while climate deniers prefer nuclear and coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A major, unprecedented blackout has hit Spain and Portugal - and within hours, anti-renewable disinformation has spread far and wide, including to Australia

The post Spain’s blackout has already triggered a firestorm of disinformation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Storage startup MGA Thermal is back on track and looking for capital to expand, after a hiccup in 2023 knocked it off course.

The post Green steam and thermal storage startup reboots pilot plant after “tough lesson” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research identifies electorate of New England as the most valuable patch of land in Australia for solar and wind. But it doesn't have the backing on the local MP.

The post The $60 billion energy boom hidden in Barnaby Joyce’s backyard appeared first on RenewEconomy.

United Firefighters Union of Australia says Dutton's nuclear power plan introduces a "new, more dangerous threat" that emergency services are not prepared for.

The post Fireys pour water on Peter Dutton’s “potentially catastrophic” nuclear power plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Greens to block federal approval of new coal and gas mines in a hung parliament, by forcing climate minister to put a "hard cap" on pollution from new projects.

The post Greens pledge to block “climate destroying” new coal and gas projects in hung parliament appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Swiss startup inaugurate first removable solar power plant on an operational railway line, and is targeting one million kms of tracks, including in Australia.

The post Linear PV: World-first removable solar plant installed along railway tracks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

No matter where you live, you have a vote that matters on climate at this year's federal election.

The post Why all Australians have a powerful climate vote this election appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland researchers say they have set a new efficiency record for a type of solar cell that is cheaper and quicker to make than conventional silicon-based cells.

The post Australian researchers set efficiency record for cheaper, greener tin-based solar cells appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Peter Dutton is now claiming that the Coalition is the best party to tackle climate change at this election. It makes no sense - but it kind of does make sense.

The post “Blackouts and brownouts:” Peter Dutton hits the panic buttons appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A complaint filed with the consumer watchdog alleges fossil lobby group Australians for Natural Gas engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.

The post “Brazen example of astroturfing:” ACCC asked to investigate pro-gas campaign group appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The generation profile of solar farms is changing dramatically, and their output is no longer dictated by the time when the sun does or doesn't shine.

The post The new generation profile for a solar farm in Australia – evening “baseload” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Canada is about to go to the polls - and the country's climate and fossil fuel election debates - and the Trump effect - mimic Australia's in more ways than one

The post Australia and Canada: Two fossil fuel giants where Trump has had stunning impact on election polls appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Third and final giant transformer arrives for installation at first stage of state-backed big battery that will deliver up to 1.6 gigawatt-hours of storage into the grid.

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