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Gas industry says if they use solar to power the massive LNG plants it will halve emissions. Sun Cable is supportive.

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In the 2nd of our Energy Transformed podcast series, we look at the role hydrogen will play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and what we’ve learned from early-stage hydrogen projects.

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Early feedback on framework for proposed 3.3GW first-stage build-out of Queensland's renewable energy zones is that it is too little, and too slow.

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First Nations Clean Energy Network to help share the benefits of the clean energy boom and avoid a repeat of mistakes of mining companies.

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Telstra looks to huge battery reserve and machine learning as it outlines plans to steal the march on energy incumbents in a rapidly changing market.

The post Telstra to tap 1GW of batteries and “abundant, dirt cheap clean energy” in big new play appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar and industrial load outages send minimum demand to a new record low in WA's main grid, despite warm weather and air-con use.

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A green hydrogen pilot project being developed by Marubeni Corp and the South Australian government has won the backing of the Japanese government.

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With the ink barely dry on Glasgow Climate Pact, the Morrison government settled straight back into its domestic routine of climate obfuscation and obstruction.

The post Australia hails COP26 “green light for more coal,” won’t budge on 2030 target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewables hit record share of Australia's main grid on Monday morning, with wind and solar alone grabbing more than 60 per cent for first time.

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South Australia produced nearly twice as much wind and solar as it could use, with curtailment records around the main grid.

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Australian oil and gas giant's plans to produce and export green hydrogen and ammonia from Tasmania to Japan firm up after securing land for H2TAS plant.

The post Woodside obtains land for 1.7GW green hydrogen plans for Tasmania appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The "Glasgow Pact" receives mixed reviews; praise for delivering a turning point for coal, while failing to bridge the gap ambition to 1.5 degrees.

The post COP26 Wrap: Australian and global reactions to the ‘Glasgow Climate Pact’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The 'Glasgow Pact' keeps spotlight on countries going slow on climate action, despite a last-ditch attempt to weaken a call for the end of coal power.

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Australia recognised as the worst performer in Glasgow, as the COP26 talks set to run for at least one extra day.

The post Glasgow Brief: Australia given “Colossal Fossil” award as COP26 goes into overtime appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Long awaited Morrison government modelling shows its "Plan" falling short of net zero and choosing a weaker path to protect coal and gas industries.

The post How the Morrison government chose fossil fuels over farmers, detailed in “laughable” net zero modelling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Basslink owners go into administration after Tasmania government chases damages for lengthy 2015 outage.

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Australia has the most emissions per capita from coal power in the world, new analysis reveals.

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There appears to be only one pumped hydro project left in the race to deliver long term storage to South Australia as it charges to 100 per cent wind and solar.

The post One pumped hydro project still standing as South Australia heads to 100pct wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Simon Corbell says Australia’s green energy transition will be harder, slower and more expensive due to federal government’s lack of leadership.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia will pay high price for Morrison’s lack of leadership appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's biggest battery discharges at full capacity for first time, suggesting it will be ready in time for the peak summer period.

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