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Last mile networks are much more valuable than our biggest generators. We need to rethink pricing and regulations to get the best out of distributed energy.

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It's tough out there, but the proposed 120MW Hillston Solar Farm in the Riverina region has successfully raised the necessary funds to move forward.

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French energy giant EDF in major solar play in the Hunter Valley, signs MOU with local coal mining company.

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ESB chief Kerry Schott plays down concerns around proposed 'capacity mechanism' telling forum its not designed to keep coal operating.

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Australia’s rooftop solar industry is bracing for a major regulatory overhaul, including on how companies and equipment qualify for the national rebate scheme.

The post Taylor tightens rules for rooftop solar industry, hands sheriff’s badge to CER appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is still significant potential for more charging infrastructure, with the growing need, presenting a compelling business case for charging stations as a new revenue stream.

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EnergyAustralia seeks a partner for the massive Wooreen big battery in Victoria, part of its plans to replace the Yallourn brown coal generator.

The post EnergyAustralia calls for partners for what could be country’s biggest battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia has a chance to set up its own solar manufacturing industry after new benchmark in solar cell efficiency.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s breakthrough solar technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Press Release All-Energy Australia want to express our concern for everyone impacted by Coronavirus. After closely monitoring the rapidly escalating COVID situation and in consultation with our partners, the Clean Energy Council, we have made the difficult but necessary decision that we will not be able to run the upcoming edition of All-Energy Australia. We […]

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Morrison says he has no plans for nuclear power plants despite nuclear subs deal. But conservatives and the pro-nuclear lobby won't stop trying.

The post Morrison says sub deal won’t lead to nuclear power push in Australia. Don’t believe him appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research suggests emissions from 'Black Summer' bushfires were double previous estimates, and triggered a plankton bloom bigger than Australia.

The post ‘Black Summer’ bushfires released more than a year’s worth of Australian emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland's Stanwell Corporation to lead Australia-Japan consortium investigating massive new hydrogen export terminal.

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Strike Energy reveals plans to add a 10MW renewable hydrogen electrolyser to a urea fertiliser production facility it is developing in WA’s Mid West Region.

The post Geothermal powered green hydrogen proposed for WA fertiliser plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is growing speculation that Morrison will adopt a 2050 target for net zero - but the science, and Australia's allies, say it's too little too late.

The post Too little, too late: Morrison may want praise in Glasgow, but net zero by 2050 won’t cut it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We need arrangements that incentivise highly flexible and responsive generation to support the desired level of reliability in a renewables future.

The post There’s a better alternative to support the right mix of capacity and flexibility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New renewables developer emerges in Australia with ready made portfolio of 10 wind, solar and battery storage projects.

The post New renewables player launches in Australia with 1.3GW solar, wind and battery pipeline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

SunDrive's breakthrough moment in solar cell technology could be a game-changer for Australian solar projects and for local solar cell production.

The post Australia’s breakthrough solar tech has eye on rooftop and mega-project markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Leading scientists and academics issue open letter, arguing growing climate crisis requires creation of a new fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.

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Nuclear makes no sense economically and it makes no sense because we have better, cheaper and more viable energy alternatives right now.

The post Too slow, too expensive: Why nuclear power makes no sense for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Despite Australia's rapid deployment of wind and solar, it still trails other major economies in the scale of emissions reductions from the grid.

The post “Unforgivable:” Australia’s emissions cuts from grid slower than other major economies appeared first on RenewEconomy.