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SA Power Networks says grid has plenty of capacity to absorb "explosion" in electric vehicles, which he says will help households halve their annual energy bills.

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Quinbrook signs 10 GWh supply deal with China battery giant CATL, including for the use of 16-hour batteries at the world's biggest solar and storage project Sun Cable.

The post Quinbrook eyes 16-hour batteries for Sun Cable in massive storage deal with China’s CATL appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In a speech in Adelaide, federal energy minister doubles down on 82% renewables target and hints at new policy initiatives to "amplify" efforts to reach it.

The post Bowen says accelerating switch to renewables essential to “keep the lights on” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A company addressing the coal-seam gas industry's waste brine problem is on Energy Estate's radar, both as a renewables customer and a green hydrogen partner.

The post Energy Estate backs CSG water treatment tech with view to green hydrogen future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s financial system must urgently transform itself to meet the climate challenge.

The post Making money green: Australia takes first steps towards a net zero finance strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New turbine blade transport technology deployed at the 923MW MacIntyre wind farm will drastically reduce the impact on farmland and vegetation.

The post “Marvel of engineering:” Giant wind turbine transporters find their way to Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Battery storage is changing the grid: Neoen provides insight into how they make money, including three new revenue streams.

The post Australia’s big batteries: What do they do and how do they make money? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AMSL Aero has already developed a battery electric vertical take off aircraft, now it is looking at hydrogen power to cover long distances suitable for emergency services and regional Australia.

The post ARENA backs husband and wife team developing world’s first hydrogen vertical lift off plane appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The gas industry was told by science in the 1970s that gas stoves were harmful to health, so it reached into the tobacco industry's playbook of denial.

The post Gas industry reached for tobacco playbook after science showed that gas stoves are harmful appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Brookfield gets a boost as it tries to fend off attempts by fossil fuel investor Australian Super to derail its $20 billion offer and transition play for Origin Energy.

The post Boost for Brookfield as it fends off fossil fuel investor seeking to derail Origin bid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bluefloat rescinds environmental application for its Illawarra offshore wind project after Bowen says he was blindsided by the news, and as the campaign against the technology gets really weird.

The post Bowen blindsided by Bluefloat as offshore wind debate gets really weird appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Where is that wind and solar farm that we keep on hearing about? Where is that big battery? And that coal generator about to shut down.

The post On the map: A state-by-state guide to all operating generators on the NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

DP Energy says it has the OK to take the next important steps in gaining approval for a 700MW wind farm and battery project proposed in the south west of New South Wales.

The post Irish renewable developer advances plans for massive wind and battery project in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“This was not climate justice provided but naked power politics by developed countries, led by the US, at its worst,” say critics of key decision taken ahead of climate talks.

The post “Steamrolled:” Loss and Damage deal described as “sombre day” for climate justice appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bouldercombe big battery is back in action and should be fully commissioned within weeks after the cause of the fire in September was identified.

The post Bouldercombe big battery back in action after cause of fire identified appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Study suggests the dangerous process of ship-to-ship refuelling could be feasible in Pilbara ports, using green ammonia produced in the region.

The post Study suggest Pilbara ports can refuel ships with green ammonia from sun and wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

World's biggest offshore wind developer blames a ship shortage for the decision to dump its US Ocean Winds project. There are lessons for Australia's nascent offshore wind industry too.

The post Ørsted blames lack of ships for New Jersey offshore wind failure and massive write downs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fortescue has stepped back from its ambitious 5.4 gigawatt (GW) Uaroo Renewable Energy Hub but still plans to build something on the site.

The post Fortescue drops massive Uaroo renewable hub as it reorganises Pilbara energy plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen 3rd quarter revenue crimped by transition of its biggest solar asset to a fixed contract, and lower battery returns after a stellar performance the previous year.

The post Hangover from battery party and contract for biggest solar farm crimp Neoen revenues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen says Capital Big Battery delayed until 2024 due to connection issues, with liquidated damages to be paid in a likely first-of-its type case for battery storage projects in Australia.

The post Neoen’s Capital big battery delayed due to connection issues, damages sought appeared first on RenewEconomy.