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A review of EPBC Act provides some hope for new laws to disable the onslaught of new fossil fuel projects and the demise of our natural environment.

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Victoria energy minister says federal Coalition should get on with providing a proper legislative framework for the development of offshore wind projects.

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Leading solar manufacturer Longi launches new product on Australian market, while AEMO pushes for new inverter standards and ability to “switch off” rooftop solar when needed.

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A significant battle is shaping up over a 200MW wind farm proposed for Tasmania’s north-west, but it’s not the prospect of turbines – or the renewable energy project, itself – that is upsetting locals. The point of contention for the UPCA\AC Renewables Jim’s Plain project, which late last week got the green light from Tasmania’s...

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Technology leaps and improved efficiency are driving down the cost of solar PV electricity in Australia to $A30/MWh, below operating cost of most coal and gas.

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Mini reveals Australian pricing and specifications for Mini Electric Hatch, adding another new electric vehicle to the limited Australian market.

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Pacific Energy has bought solar and battery microgrid specialist Hybrid Systems Australia (Hybrid Systems) to strengthen its capabilities in the emerging integrated renewables market.

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South Australia minister says he has determined that the state reach its target of "net 100 per cent renewables" before 2030, rather than later.

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Billions of dollars will be spent in the coming months to reboot our economy, giving us a once in a lifetime opportunity to set a direction for Australia’s future development.

The post Smart stimulus can create millions of jobs and accelerate our transition to zero-emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ross Garnaut says Australia risks losing its competitive advantages if it doesn't accelerate its transition to clean energy.

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ACT climate change minister says action on climate change is a win-win for economic development, and should be used to drive a post Covid-19 economic recovery.

The post Canberra is a model for using climate action to drive economic recovery, minister says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Western Australia energy minister says the state has no need for a renewable energy target because "all future generation will be renewable," thanks to low costs.

The post W.A. sees no new thermal generation being built, even with no state RET appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen's massive 400MW solar farm with 150MW battery storage in Queensland's Western Downs to go ahead after signing PPA with state-owned renewables generator, CleanCo.

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Deakin-led research team says it has found the ingredients to create safer, more efficient, higher energy density batteries for use in households and industries.

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Pending technology maturity, cost-effectiveness and potential impact, we could already have the silver bullets we need.

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Powerlink gets ARENA funding to look at system strength issues and smarter solutions that may include battery storage, and a more centralised approach.

The post ARENA funds study into smarter solution for system strength issues plaguing solar, wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Swedish engineering and industrial design company Modvion erectS Sweden’s first wooden wind tower, billed as being “as strong as steel”.

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As the economic impact of the coronavirus takes its toll, Australian thermal coal prices are now at their lowest level since 2016. This week the price for high energy Newcastle thermal coal dropped to US$50.60 a tonne, down around 25% already since January. Initially, COVID-19’s impact on energy prices has been focussed on oil. With...

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NSW government seeks expressions of interest to conduct trials of all-electric buses ahead of a wider, fleet-wide rollout.

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Climate science deniers and long-time opponents of renewable energy have seized on Michael Moore’s new documentary to argue for continued fossil fuel dependence.

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