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A move to cancel out controversial government funding for gas exploration in the Beetaloo fails, after most of Labor abstains from vote.

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Junior emissions reduction minister calls a proposed expert climate panel "treason", as the Morrison government vetos state's climate pledges.

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WestWind Energy will push ahead with one of Australia’s largest wind farms in Victoria’s south-west, after project amendments were given state approval.

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AGL "breaks ground" on Torrens Island battery that will be the biggest battery so far in South Australia.

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Monash University researchers unlock technique for green ammonia production using electricity, eliminating the need for fossil gas as a feedstock.

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Nestlé Australia accelerates switch to 100 per cent renewable with 10-year deal with CWP wind farms.

The post Nestlé Australia switches to 100 pct renewables with CWP wind farm deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar smash records again in South Australia, reaching 135 per cent of local demand and more than 108 per cent average over past 48 hours.

The post Wind and solar grab world record 135 pct share of state demand, 108 pct over two days appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government's policy chaos and its massive taxpayer subsidies for fossil fuels is undermining Queensland's efforts to shift to renewables.

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Global wind developer Vestas warns that new developments will come to a halt if Australia does not fast track grid expansion.

The post “Too difficult:” Vestas says wind projects will stop if Australia doesn’t invest in grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Morrison government's new gas infrastructure plan would expand fossil gas extraction, and push Australia into fossil hydrogen.

The post Morrison and Taylor outline vision for more fossil gas fields, and more pipelines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland energy minister admits there's "more work to do" after review suggests state could miss its 50 per cent renewables target.

The post Queensland auditor general says state may miss 50pct renewables target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fossil fuel generation pared back to bare bones in South Australia on Friday, with just 80MW of gas output and more than 100 per cent renewables.

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Ben Bolot from ATCO on the role pumped hydro storage could play in a renewables dominated grid in Australia.

The post Transcript: Energy Insiders Podcast interview with Ben Bolot appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO gives itself more room to move on rooftop solar shutdowns after reviewing the world-first shutdown that occurred in March.

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Isshu Kikuma from BloombergNEF discusses the energy transition in Japan, and opportunities for offshore wind and green ammonia.

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Australian solar and battery storage developer signs MoU to investigate the possibility of exporting green hydrogen through Port of Townsville.

The post Edify advances green hydrogen ambitions with Port of Townsville deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development of massive gigawatt-scale energy islands in the North Sea and Baltic Sea boosted by signing of two key transmission agreements.

The post Massive “energy islands” in North and Baltic Seas move step closer to reality appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Environment groups demand explanation from WA premier McGowan, after he suggested massive Scarborough gas project will be protected from legal action.

The post WA premier vows to protect Scarborough gas project as Morrison dances jig of joy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy Estate, Elemental Group and BlueFloat Energy join forces to develop New Zealand's offshore wind industry, and projects in Australia.

The post New offshore wind consortium targets New Zealand and Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Landmark federal legislation that will allow offshore wind farms to be built in Australian waters for the first time has passed through the Senate.

The post “Game changer:” Senate clears way for offshore wind farms in Australian waters appeared first on RenewEconomy.