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Australia's biggest solar project delivered a three fold lift in earnings in 2024, boosted by increased output and higher prices, and despite grid constraints.

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The 300MW wind farm was rejected by an independent panel, leading to outrage and a threat to dig up coal from right-leaning regional development minister.

The post “Time for us to start digging coal:” NZ minister irate as big wind farm rejected on threat to wetlands, bats appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Murdoch media flags an "exclusive" saying Yallourn coal plant will be kept open another four years. The plant owner, AEMO, and the state government say that is not true.

The post Victoria slaps down Murdoch media reports that giant coal fired power station to be kept open appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Greens unveil a range of grants and loans to help households and businesses quit gas and invest in efficient electric appliances, as well as battery storage.

The post Greens kick off election home battery battle with suite of grants and loans to get homes off gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners says it has closed financing for the largest solar plus battery storage project under construction in the United Kingdom.

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Two more turbines damaged in recent days, with the hub and blades falling off a turbine in Canada and a blade disintegrating at a wind farm in Norway.

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Rooftop PV industry warns that another bungled state rollout of the Big Solar Button could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and grind business to a halt.

The post “White hot rage:” PV industry begs governments to do better on solar switch-off appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen slashes turbine numbers at proposed wind project, and cuts their size in response to community feedback. It has also added a big battery.

The post Neoen slashes capacity of proposed wind project and size of turbines after community feedback appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New group called Liberals Against Nuclear launches advertising campaign calling on the Coalition to ditch its nuclear policy before the election.

The post “Desperate” Liberals urge Dutton to “stop this stupid nuclear palaver” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

W.A. appoints new energy minister as it seeks to secure enough wind and solar to replace the state's ageing coal generators by the end of the decade.

The post W.A. names new energy minister as it navigates transition beyond coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The owner of one of Australia's biggest coal export terminals inks PPA to run its operations entirely on renewable electricity, sourced from a nearby solar farm.

The post Coal hub inks deal to source 100 pct of its power from solar and battery being built by global oil giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Safety authority's inspection blitz after fire saw five small solar farms closed until grass and vegetation is brought under control.

The post State safety authority shuts five solar farms due to fire risk, tells them to mow grass appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New study finds covering the world's rooftops with solar panels could provide two thirds of global power consumption and almost completely replace fossil fuel power.

The post Rooftop solar PV could supply two-thirds of world’s energy needs, and lower global temperatures appeared first on RenewEconomy.

FRV has bought the Axedale solar BESS from Acen Australia, which is directly next door to its Fosterville solar project.

The post FRV buys solar battery project, and reworks an adjacent project to suit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Giant eight-hour battery project changes hands, as new owner cites "tremendous" decline in battery costs and key details of its underwriting agreement in NSW.

The post Giant eight hour battery project changes hands, as storage costs plunge 40 per cent appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GridBeyond announces Chris O'Brien as the new Managing Director of Australia.

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If network price regulation was effective, most if not all the proposed retail price increases from 1 July 2025 could be avoided and perhaps even reduced.

The post Do retail electricity prices really need to increase from July? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government's green bank inks deal to develop a green strata loan to lower cost of rooftop PV on apartments buildings.

The post New green loan offering to slash cost of solar for apartment owners and renters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Danish giant behind a more than 40 GW renewables pipeline in Australia says its latest fundraising round shows "strong" interest in greenfield clean energy.

The post Danish giant behind huge Australian renewables pipeline rakes in more than $A20 billion in new funds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A competitive tender has been launched to deliver and operate network infrastructure for one of the most in-demand and hotly contested renewable energy zones.

The post Network partners sought to build poles, wires and community trust in hotly contested renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.