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Coalition senator has long called for Australia to build new coal power plants -- except now he's supposed to be supporting nuclear.

The post Coalition’s Canavan forgets he’s backing nuclear, calls for new coal power as election looms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

W.A. Labor has proven to be very good at getting grid batteries built, and promises big boost to household storage, but it has not been so good at wind and solar.

The post Labor’s election rout paves way for household battery rebate, but big challenge remains on wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian company that specialises in pole mounted battery inverter technology that helps stabilise the grid raises significant funds to boost expansion.

The post Australian company lands $15 million in new funds for technology to stabilise solar-heavy grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A less-favourable climate for clean technology capital elsewhere in the world might work to Australia's advantage, according to a director at the green bank.

The post CEFC’s Debelle says Trump energy moves leave Australia well placed to lure US clean tech investment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former governor of the Bank of England, UN climate champion, renewables advocate and leader of $18 billion bid for Origin Energy elected PM of Canada.

The post Renewables champion and head of Origin Energy bid picked as Canada PM to take on Trump and Musk appeared first on RenewEconomy.

When the words "climate change" can have your ad refused, but fossil fuel companies can spread misinformation with impunity, there is a double standard in advertising.

The post Billboard blunders reveal dangerous double standards on climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The federal Coalition has made it clear it will not move on climate policies. Will it also take its cues from Trump and Abbott and slash climate science and research too?

The post Abbott’s legacy, Trump’s playbook: Is the LNP planning science suppression 2.0? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New priority list includes 24 transmission projects, 16 GW of wind and solar projects, and 6 GW of storage projects.

The post Federal and state governments identify 56 priority wind, solar, battery and transmission projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fate of huge wind farm proposed off north-west Tasmania remains stuck in limbo, after a decision on federal green approvals delayed for fifth time.

The post Plibersek delays call on controversial Tasmania wind project again, as local division deepens appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tasmania’s first renewable hydrogen production plant launches north of Hobart, where it will produce 262kg of the green fuel a day – enough to run two fuel cell powered passenger ferries.

The post Green hydrogen production plant taps 100 pct renewable grid using cutting edge electrolyser appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of the winners of the federal government's first giant wind and solar auction is being tripped up by its reported failure to gain access to the grid.

The post Andrew Forrest-backed wind and battery project could be first to drop off federal CIS winners list appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A UK company says their newly-developed, manganese-rich cathode material could increase battery energy density by up to 20 per cent and extend the range of electric vehicles. UK battery start-up Integrals Power says its new cells, composed of 80 per cent manganese, a brittle metal that can vastly improve the energy density of a cathode, […]

The post New manganese-heavy battery material could lead to dramatic increase in EV range appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Battery expert Iola Hughes from Rho Motion on the latest trends, developments and date on grid and EV batteries. Plus: Quinbrook looks to 8-hour storage with big solar battery plans.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The low down on grid and EV batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It might have much fewer grid-connected renewable assets than other states, but February data once again confirms that WA is a top spot for wind and solar generation.

The post WA punches above its weight in a big February for wind and solar generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Developer hopes to race through the federal and state planning processes with construction pegged to start this year.

The post New big battery joins approval queue amid rush to secure sites in popular New England REZ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal Labor's light touch environmental review of a massive new fracking industry threatens one of Australia’s most iconic wild places – and blows out national emissions.

The post Massive new Kimberley fracking industry could keep Woodside gas plant going until 2070 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ausgrid-owned Plus Es will start rolling out its 1000 pole-mounted EV chargers next week after winning a waiver from the AER.

The post Network offshoot to roll out 1,000 kerbside EV chargers after regulatory switch, but not everyone is happy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Delta hopes to make a final decision on whether to invest in a battery for the Vales Point coal power station site at the start of 2026.

The post Delta leans in to life after coal, names partner for Vales Point battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report underscores concerns that keeping ageing Eraring coal plant open could result in higher prices and less reliable supply – the opposite of what was intended.

The post When the coal plant don’t work: Report counts 6,000 hours of outages at Eraring over 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plibersek approves three big wind projects in NSW, including the state's biggest, its most controversial, and another big asset from Andrew Forrest.

The post Three big wind projects approved in NSW as Labor clears decks for poll appeared first on RenewEconomy.