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One of a number of big battery projects facing long connection delays finally shows sign of life, as developers urge changes to the connection process.

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Queensland government to design mandatory code of conduct for solar and wind developers setting rules of community engagement.

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Wind farm receives what is hoped to be the final approval before kicking off construction in the third quarter on 2024.

The post Delburn wind farm edges closer to construction in Latrobe Valley pine plantation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy said to be seeking $1 billion in finance for new wind and battery project in north Queensland.

The post Forrest advances plans for another billion dollar wind and battery project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Columbia Law School researchers identify 33 of the most pervasive myths about solar, wind and electric vehicles and rebut them using transparent, fact-based responses.

The post Technology denial: Columbia Law School debunks 33 biggest myths about solar, wind and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia will soon have its first national, independent environment watchdog that can issue hundreds of millions in penalties, but Labor has delayed reform of EPBC Act.

The post Plibersek rolls out “game changing” EPA, but delays reforms to EPBC Act appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GridBeyond raises $86 million to help advance VPP technology and help consumers match renewables with demand.

The post Smart grid firm lands $86 million to develop VPPs and help customer load match renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

You can’t prevent people from having bad ideas. But sometimes, a piece of legislation can prevent bad ideas from taking up large amounts of money and time.

The post Nuclear power in Australia is a really bad idea. The ban ensures that is all it is appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Japan's largest coal and gas plant owner, which has been making moves into offshore wind – including in Australia – launches a renewables-only platform.

The post Japan “fossil fuel dinosaur” launches 20GW global renewables platform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A toxic gas is turbocharging heatwaves, bushfires and coral bleaching, and going largely unreported under "faulty" emission safeguards, satellite data suggests.

The post Australian coal mines leak massive amounts of methane in “super emitting” event appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar now delivers 11.2% of Australia's energy and is the fourth largest energy source in the country.

The post “Unparalleled:”Rooftop solar now a major player in Australia’s grid, but households need more batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Vast Renewables signs key engineering contracts for its 30MW/288MWh VS1 concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, which will be by far the biggest to be built in Australia.

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Chinese battery giant says its new large-scale battery packs are safer, smaller and more powerful, and won't degrade in first five years.

The post “Immense energy in a compact space:” CATL unveils high density, “nil degradation” battery packs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Assistant Minister for climate and energy Jenny McAllister discusses the National Energy Performance Strategy. Will it reduce household energy bills and emissions?

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Labor’s plan to cut household energy bills appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The federal government is calling for feedback on the rules and regulations that will guide the development of Australia's first offshore wind farms,

The post Can an offshore wind zone be un-declared? Consultation opens on rules for giant turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Just about everyone loves the federal government's Capacity Investment Scheme, they just want it to look like their business model, and are arguing over gas, storage duration and windfall gains.

The post “Legislate it:” Tesla calls for CIS certainty as energy incumbents push for gas and fixed payments appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Chiltern Off-Grid Living Festival blew up on social media and Sky News over the use of a diesel generator, but the real story is that going off-grid means leaving behind a set-and-forget mindset.

The post Chiltern off-grid festival hits back at Sky News’ latest slap down of renewable tech appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate Change Authority says up to 75 pct emissions cuts by 2035 are achievable, but any more could risk economic and social disruption.

The post Climate Authority says 75 pct cut in emissions “achievable” as Australia mulls 2035 target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland Labor tips $5m into a recycling pilot to tackle the PV waste problem looming on the flipside of its rooftop solar success story.

The post Queensland backs solar recycling pilot, starting with “thousands” of rooftop panels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's only listed renewables and storage developer agrees to a takeover offer from its Japanese partner.

The post Genex agrees to billion dollar takeover offer from Japanese partner appeared first on RenewEconomy.