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We leave 2022 with a new policy clarity and momentum in the shift to renewables. The vital role of energy firming – including from batteries on wheels – is the next frontier.

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The rooftop solar market has rebounded, and taken a bigger bite out of the coal market. But does it need to be controlled by such a big hammer?

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New data shows the EU installed 41.4GW of new solar capacity in 2022, up 47% from the 28.1GW installed in 2021.

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The latest in a series of solar projects with 5MW of PV and two-hours of battery storage has been commissioned in Murray Bridge in South Australia.

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Rooftop solar has caused record lows for every mainland state in the last two months as it eats into the coal and gas markets.

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Asset managers to buy 49% stake in Australia's largest wind farm from global turbine giant Goldwind.

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Federal Labor and NSW Coalition join forces to fund eight critical electricity transmission and REZ projects, including new lines to "plug Snowy 2.0 into the grid."

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Origin gives bidders Brookfield and EIG more time as they weigh the implications of the federal government’s move to control domestic gas prices.

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There is going to be a large step up in demand for wind, solar, and EV batteries over the next decade. But trade barriers emerge as a problem.

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Competition between spinning machines and grid forming batteries to replace retiring coal generators will be one of the landmark themes of the switch to renewables.

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Federal Energy and Climate Minister Chris Bowen discusses the stream of new announcements in the last month, and what’s in store for 2023.

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Chris Bowen dismisses gas as transition fuel, says focus is on batteries and pumped hydro. And he discusses major new legislation on capacity, EVs, safeguards and climate targets.

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Victoria's grid has recorded a new operational demand low thanks to solar power generated on rooftops.

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The Albanese government launches consultation on putting emissions reductions into the objectives of the national energy laws, a long-overdue reform.

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Fortescue signs another MoU to produce green steel on a commercial scale without burning fossil fuels.

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CEFC makes biggest project finance deal for large scale solar as it seeks to help renewables overcome economic headwinds

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Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia owned by a Saudi investment fund and a Canadian infrastructure fund, is to build a second big battery with grid forming inverters in Victoria after winning a role in the federal funding round. The 250MW/500MWh Gnarwarre battery energy storage system will be located in Gnarwarre, south west, Victoria, not far from the […]

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A pumped hydro project promising 810MW of capacity and energy storage of up to 12 hours has received a funding boost from the NSW state government.

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Snowy Hydro on negative ratings watch because of likely cost blowouts and delays at its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro and Kurri Kurri gas projects.

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Arena funding means Risen Energy will build its first big battery in Australia, with another three in the company's project pipeline.

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