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BayWa r.e. looks to capture more of the stand-alone power market in remote WA before branching out into other parts of Australia.

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Completed and fully operational, FRV Australia says its 115MW Metz Solar Farm has achieved commercial operating status, and 100% capacity.

The post Big solar powers up as another NSW PV project reaches full generating capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Waste Expo Australia, the foremost gathering of waste management and resource recovery professionals in the country, launches 2022 conference agenda.

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NSW lays out rules for first of many tenders to build renewables and storage to replace coal, with Matt Kean also putting in content demands to boost local manufacturing.

The post NSW lays out rules for first stage of $34 billion switch from coal to green energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Kathleen Valley lithium project will feature Australia's biggest off grid wind, solar and battery storage facility, enabling it to run "engine off" for lengthy periods.

The post Australian lithium mine to be powered by biggest off-grid solar, wind and battery plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New UK Prime Minister appoints multiple advisors with a record of opposing climate action, including a key aide from a think tank funded by oil giant BP.

The post Liz Truss hires climate sceptics and “delayers” with ties to libertarian think tanks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

While Australia's new climate bill brings us closer to the international consensus, we should be aiming to go much further, much faster.

The post Ten simple ways to make Australia’s climate game truly next level appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate Council says Australia needs to bring its net zero target, currently set for 2050, forward to at least the 2030s. And doing so could solve cost of living crisis.

The post Climate action could cure cost of living crisis, starting with 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL reveals yet another delay in the return to service of the troubled Unit 2 at the Loy Yang A coal generator in Victoria.

The post AGL reveals extended outage at broken Loy Yang coal unit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Redflow to work on improving its understanding of the chemistries in its zinc bromine flow battery, and how that can make a safer and longer lasting battery.

The post Redflow to partner with university on extending flow battery capabilities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Several large companies that profit from market rules governing the issuing of carbon credits to some projects are too lax and the market’s integrity should be improved.

The post ‘Untenable’: Even companies profiting from Australia’s carbon market say system must change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop and distributed solar reaches what appears to be a new record of 72 per cent of demand in W.A., the biggest isolated grid in the world.

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Huge solar and battery project near Goulburn shifts boundary fence to accommodate local community concerns, including nearby resident Angus Taylor.

The post Huge NSW solar and battery project nudges boundary fence to fend off community concerns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Grid demand in Queensland, Australia's most coal dependent state, hit record low as growing amount of rooftop solar took a big bite out of coal's midday lunch.

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EV sales in Australia, and around the world, are hitting new heights, driven largely by Tesla. But MG has returned with an improved sub-$50,000 electric offering.

The post The Driven Podcast: EV interest surges, MG returns to market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

German investor makes first entry into Australian big battery market, with purchase of a 440MWh portfolio.

The post German investor buys 400MWh big battery portfolio in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Should King Charles speak out on climate change, as he has done as prince? Of course he should, says Albanese.

The post Should King Charles speak his mind on climate action, or just ugly buildings? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrew Forrest strikes another MoU for a massive green hydrogen project, this time with Egypt in the lead up to the UN climate talks.

The post Fortescue looks to build 9.2GW wind and solar green hydrogen project in Egypt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy regulator appears to have jumbled its data when trying to make an example of wind and solar in its latest market report.

The post Australia’s energy regulator struggles with reality of variable wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nissan is retooling its Australian casting plant so it can repurpose old batteries from its Leaf electric cars to help power the plant and cut its carbon footprint.

The post Nissan set to give its Leaf EV batteries a second life in Australia manufacturing plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.