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Neara’s Jack Curtis on the new software that reveals how networks have double the capacity to host renewables and storage.

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Fund backed by billionaire green energy supporter closes first tranche of new raising to bankroll long duration battery storage and help kick coal out of Australia's grid.

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Ending the stalemate over how best to fix Australia's grid congestion problems not been easy. Here's how the alternative could work.

The post Locational marginal pricing is finally dead. Time to get smart about grid congestion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW declares the fifth and so far final renewable energy zone, with the latest to focus on offshore wind, storage and green hydrogen.

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Construction of new 252MW wind farm in Queensland to start soon after connection deal signed with transmission company.

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Chris Bowen says he is not happy with situation at Snowy 2.0, but the project won't be cancelled because it is too important for the grid.

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Output of wind and solar smashes previous records in main grid, as renewable output hits new peaks in South Australia and Victoria, and gas posts a record low.

The post Large scale wind and solar smash output records on main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Report warns that aggressive US policy threatens to drastically undermine Australia's place in the global green hydrogen market.

The post Australia risks losing out in global green hydrogen race, as US speeds ahead appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy ministers dump another controversial ESB proposal in big win for wind, solar and storage projects over grid congestion issues.

The post Big win for wind, solar and storage as ministers reject ESB on grid congestion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrews government to pay additional yearly rate to landholders who host new transmission lines, in bid to smooth the race to renewables.

The post Victoria sweetens deal on transmission build-out with promise of cash for landholders appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A Supreme Court challenge to a 200MW wind farm has kicked off, with the project's developer taking the unusual step of sharing a link to live-stream proceedings.

The post State-approved Latrobe Valley wind farm heads to court, and everyone’s invited appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen asked if offshore wind turbines are a threat to national security because an enemy could blow them up. In Europe, it's a valid question.

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Genex posts its first ever profit thanks to its two operating solar farms, as it works to bring first big storage project online.

The post Solar farms drive first profit for Genex as focus turns to battery and hydro storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Steel majors will need to explain how they will meet their net zero emissions targets while continuing to build blast furnaces in high-growth economies like India.

The post Steel giants are stoking double standards on decarbonisation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO proposes new preferred route for VNI West transmission upgrade that costs less, fixes more grid problems, and might even have social licence.

The post VNI West: New transmission route found to get around cost and community concerns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The gas industry is sprouting utter nonsense about big batteries - a technology it knows will kill its dirty cartel in no time at all.

The post Gas industry still talking garbage about big batteries, knowing they will kill its dirty cartel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW gives final approval for Waratah Super Battery, before launching into campaign mode as the election battle heats up.

The post Waratah Super Battery: Australia’s biggest committed battery gets final approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Newcastle Airport is looking to land its 100% renewable energy target seven years ahead of schedule, with a solar carport and new energy purchase agreement.

The post Newcastle Airport signs up to go 100% renewable, seven years early appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Offshore wind - now classified as "variable baseload" - poised for another major growth spurt with consultation open on Australia's second zone.

The post “Variable baseload:” Second offshore wind zone in works as talks begin on Hunter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO says there’s an “urgent need for investment" to meet grid reliability requirements. But is this reason to panic?

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