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The output of solar over a whole month has beaten that of coal in Texas - the US state that burns more coal for electricity than any other.

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Report finds just 57 companies and nation states responsible for generating 80% of the world’s fossil and cement emissions over past seven years.

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Investors are holding back on climate and nature repair investment in Australia as uncertainty continues for the carbon markets and prices fall because of questions about integrity.

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TS Conductor CEO Jason Huang on reducing line losses for renewables and storage. Plus: All the news of the week.

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New study finds annual variations in wind power production, globally, falls within a very small range of plus or minus 3 per cent.

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The largest offshore wind project in the world has been given environmental approval off the coast of Sweden.

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We thank China for dramatically driving down the price of solar panels. Australia missed that trillion-dollar opportunity and now it’s time to get back in the game.

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Nuclear power in Australia would be too slow, too expensive, and unable to supply a 21st century power grid that will have moved to flexible power sources.

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Danish energy giant boosts its solar and battery storage portfolio in Australia, while its massive green hydrogen project runs into local opposition.

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National energy performance strategy focuses on consumer demand and working "hand-in-hand" with rooftop PV, batteries and EVs.

The post “Every watt counts:” Labor hones in on household demand in new energy performance strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

First production recorded at what will be the biggest wind farm in South Australia, as concrete foundations also complete.

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Matt Kean quits Coalition-based charity that once supported renewables but is now totally obsessed with nuclear, a switch that coincided with involvement of Trevor St Baker.

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AEMC makes good on promise to fast-track universal smart meter uptake, with draft determination it says will help put consumers at the forefront of the shift to net zero.

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Australia used public monies to build coal power plants and subsidies diesel imports, so why not back local solar production.

The post Solar Sunshot puts Australia in global cleantech race, and Liddell is the perfect venue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

China is delivering stunning reductions in the cost of wind and solar. Will it flow through to Australia?

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Arena boss Darren Miller on the Solar Sunshot, and why Australia needs a stake in the supply chain. Plus: Households lead renewables charge, and the growth of solar balconies.

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Two-thirds of opportunities in the green economy are yet to grab investor attention, the co-founder of Sun Cable says.

The post Sun Cable co-founder urges “big bets” on solar and battery recycling, and green exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW solar farms dominate output rankings in month of March, as overall wind and solar output leaps 17 pct from a year ago.

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Households and businesses led the renewable energy transition in NSW, offsetting a fall in large scale wind and solar.

The post Households and businesses are leading Australia’s race to renewables and electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Another giant wind project is emerging in south-west NSW, covering more than 400 sq kilometres near the route of the new link with South Australia.

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