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Liz Truss, the new UK prime minister, isn’t a fan of solar farms. But new evidence suggests they can address more than one of the crises facing the world.

The post UK PM says solar farms are a “blight on the landscape.” Here’s how they benefit wildlife appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Smart Energy Council’s John Grimes shares his views on storage, the treatment of distributed energy, and the remaining policy bollards standing in the way of the switch to renewables.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Storage and the future of the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CEFC tips $30m into hybrid cattle grazing model targeting sustainable red meat production and tapping into growing demand for carbon credits.

The post CEFC backs “hybrid grazing” to cut emissions, deliver carbon credits. But what is it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Favourable policies in the EU and US have given a boost to the 2030 energy storage outlook of Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

The post Global energy storage market to grow 15-fold by 2030, says BNEF appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nuclear advocates are energised by Thunberg's call for Germany to extend the life of its nuclear power fleet rather than reboot coal. They shouldn't be.

The post Is Greta Thunberg pro-nuclear, or anti-coal? Comments spark debate in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

All Energy will be the launch platform for a number of new product offerings from international and national companies, both those already established and new entrants to the AU market. 

The post All-Energy Australia – New products to be launched & floor highlights appeared first on RenewEconomy.

JV buys development rights to WA Kondinin project, which proposes to combine up to 230MW of wind, 80MW of solar and 60MW/120MWh battery storage.

The post WA wind, solar and battery project snapped up by Shell and Foresight JV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Quinbrook sells minority stake in huge Nevada project to Netherlands largest pension fund, hot on heels of another renewables deal where it doubled its money.

The post Renewables juggernaut Quinbrook flips stake in US solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Amid news of soaring electricity bills, it's time to act on the clear evidence that regulated networks are monopoly price gouging.

The post Supernormal profits reveal urgent need for real – not fake – regulation of electricity networks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Sparc, Fortescue Future Industries and the University of Adelaide to start scoping work on pilot renewable hydrogen plant based on positive modelling.

The post FFI and Sparc get go-ahead to pilot cutting edge hydrogen electroysis plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report shows the total pipeline of floating offshore wind projects, globally, has more than doubled in the past 12 months, including a decent contribution from Australia.

The post Global floating offshore wind pipeline doubles to 185GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Perth-based Allup Silica says its Sparkler site in Western Australia is producing consistent high-grade and low-iron silica sands.

The post Australian miner targets solar panel supply chain with high-grade silica appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GM has bought into Queensland Pacific Metals to secure its battery metal supply chain, and is launching a home energy management system to rival Tesla.

The post GM buys into Aussie battery metals refiner to secure EV and home energy growth appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Interest in rooftop solar is surging, along with EVs and batteries. But how close are we to reaching the limits of where it can be installed?

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Is there such a thing as ‘peak solar’? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

After a year marked by coal plant outages and supply issues, EnergyAustralia is working up plant to install a 500MW, four-hour big battery at its Mount Piper power station.

The post EnergyAustralia shakes off coal blues with plan for one of Australia’s biggest batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government green bank backs low-cost solar innovator SunDrive alongside tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes in $21m funding round.

The post CEFC joins Cannon-Brookes in funding round for Aussie solar innovator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy boss predictions of a further 35% power price hike have sparked a media frenzy that will test federal energy minister Chris Bowen. Can he stick to the message?

The post Amid power price hike mayhem, Bowen invokes the c-word appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian major Beach Energy says it is assessing green energy options like offshore wind and hydrogen, while boosting gas production and banking on CCS.

The post Beach Energy flags interest in offshore wind, but banks on “sensible” CCS appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland shines in the latest rankings of Australia's best performing big solar projects, taking out the top three spots for September.

The post Chart of the Day: Australia’s best performing solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Nord Stream gas pipe breaches highlight the vulnerability of undersea pipelines and infrastructure in general, of which Australia has a significant network.

The post How safe is undersea energy infrastructure? Nord Stream leaks highlight dangers appeared first on RenewEconomy.