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Tests begin on cutting edge technology backed by iron-ore billionaire Andrew Forrest to deliver a cheaper and more scalable renewable hydrogen.

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The consortium behind plans to develop a renewable hydrogen and ammonia production and export hub in Queensland’s north has added another big name to its ranks.

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EPA issues warning to solar developers on waste and land disturbance after giving initial approval to a PV and battery project proposed by oil and gas giant Woodside.

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Solar and battery storage have been pushing new boundaries in various states this week as the energy system continues to evolve.

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Head of Carbon Markets Institute says scrutiny has been "intense and at times personal", but was nothing compared to suffering of those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

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Abrupt departure of BP CEO raises fears of another Big Oil giant turning its back on the green energy transition as it is pushed by investors to maximise profits.

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South Australia is aiming to cut red tape to pave way for what it expects to be a new wind, solar and green hydrogen "gold rush".

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Losing power after a disaster is devastating for communities, a new report suggests this can be mitigated by distributed and renewable energy resources.

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Germany's Notus Energy signs declaration of intent to develop an up to 1,000MW wind farm in the exclusion zone around Ukraine's failed Chernobyl power plant.

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Price of battery cells plunges in August, taking it close to the "tipping point" where the cost of building battery-powered EVs can match that of internal combustion engine cars.

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New modelling shows NSW's more than 54,000 social and affordable housing properties could host up to 650MW of rooftop solar and slash occupants' bills.

The post NSW social housing could host 650MW of rooftop solar, save occupants $129m a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla has applied for new licences with market operator and regulator in a landmark move for the grid, and for efforts to "orchestrate" consumer energy resources as coal plants close.

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New modelling shows China will this year pass the 500GW mark for total installed solar capacity – and then double that milestone by the end of 2026.

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Health professionals want NSW to follow lead of ACT and Victoria and ban new gas connections, citing multiple dangers from pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and benzene.

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Gentari, the renewables arm of Malaysian oil giant Petrobas, unveils huge renewable and storage plans for Australia after buying and rebranding Wirsol Energy.

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European solar industry calls for urgent action amid warnings that unsustainably low-cost PV from China is pricing the local market out of business.

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Solar and wind costs have fallen by up to 90 pct in last 12 years, and even in 2022 huge growth in China meant that global average costs remained stable.

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AGL Energy inks 15-year deal with Microsoft to supply the global software and tech giant with renewable energy certificates from what will be the biggest wind farm in NSW.

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While a blow to government’s targets for offshore wind and full decarbonisation, the auction shows wind and solar remain the cheapest way to generate electricity.

The post UK renewables still cheaper than gas, despite auction setback for offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Mark Gregory from Flinders University discusses the development of vehicle to grid technology, and the future of cars as batteries on wheels.

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