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New research suggests the best ways to reduce energy costs for Tasmanians are to invest in energy efficiency upgrades and trade power with the mainland.

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Arena chief Darren Miller doesn't share the "defeatist attitude" that Australia can't play a part in the global solar supply chain. But it's not all about competing with China.

The post “We’re not trying to compete with China:” Why Australia’s Solar Sunshot is not a flight of fancy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Japan researchers flag new material that is pushing limits in energy density and stability, but crucially can work -- in the lab -- at sub-zero temperatures.

The post “Long held dream:” Japan lab claims big leap forward with new solid-state battery material appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's renewable share showed moderate gains in the March quarter, with three states showing gains and two steps going backwards.

The post Three steps forward, two steps back as Australia inches towards renewables targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Industry ‘rebate chasers’ are threatening the roll out of hot water heat pumps, but they could be stopped overnight.

The post Urgent action needed to stop Australia being flooded by cheap, inefficient ‘faux’ hot water heat pumps appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's electricity grid - still dominated by fossil fuels - is to have a hefty "shadow" carbon price that will guide regulatory and policy decisions, and help meet the country's ambitious renewable energy goals.

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Peter Dutton thinks the Coalition is on a winner by promoting nuclear power but unbiased opinion polls find that support for nuclear power in Australia falls well short of renewables.

The post Peter Dutton’s nuclear push is a “suicide note” playing mostly to right wing echo chambers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Utilities tend to treat solar and batteries as threats to their power grids. California’s policy will now tap their flexible power to benefit the grid instead.

The post California’s new rules allow solar and batteries to help out the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chinese state owned energy giant buys Australian energy retailer to advance the growth of its renewables business.

The post State-owned Chinese company buys Australian energy retailer to boost local renewable plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of the two Callide C coal units has finally returned to service, after being taken offline due to a cooling tower failure.

The post Callide coal unit returns to service after multiple delays with new cooling tower appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Combet says the new Net Zero Authority will be focused on transitioning coal workers into new industries, and he has just about recovered from the wounds of the carbon price repeal.

The post Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's biggest group of clean energy investors calls for urgent review after release of final calculations on wind and solar generator ratings.

The post Marginal loss factor rules undermining urgent renewables growth, investors warn appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Combet defends solar "sunshot" plans, saying Australia needs sovereignty over industries of the future.

The post Solar Sunshot “common sense policy,” says Combet, as critics take aim appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Why Australia is at risk of being flooded by cheap, inefficient, 'faux' hot water heat pumps.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Australia has a heat pump problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plans unveiled to build 300MW wind farm next to coal plant in south-west Queensland.

The post Wind farm proposed near coal plant embroiled in CCS controversy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue misses third deadline for FID on Gibson Island hydrogen project, meaning Genex must look for other customers for its Bulli Creek solar farm.

The post Giant solar project in limbo as Forrest misses another deadline on key green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen Australia, the country's most successful renewable and storage developer, reportedly seeking sell down of Australian assets.

The post Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer seeks buyer in biggest asset sale appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Despite bold announcements, no large-scale renewable energy has been added to the SWIS and there are very few sanctioned projects in the pipeline.

The post Big talk, little action: Energy future out west is at crossroads between gas and renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Seven lignite-fired power plant units with a combined capacity of 3.1 gigawatt were finally shut down in Germany at the end of March, after their decommissioning had been postponed due to the energy crisis, news agency dpa reported in an article published in the Süddeutsche Zeitung. In order to save natural gas in power generation during the energy […]

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An historic coal mine is being transformed into Australia’s first dedicated recreation resort park for motoring enthusiasts.

The post Hunter Valley coal mine gets second life as motorsport park appeared first on RenewEconomy.