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International carbon prices have tumbled amid fears that a Covid-19 induced economic downturn will curb industry demand for carbon allowances.

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The current structure and governance of the electricity market in Australia is not fit for purpose to meet known and unknown challenges.

The post Planning for the unknown: Lessons for energy sector from Covid-19 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cleanco deal paves way for 1GW wind project - the biggest in Australia - to be built in Queensland.

The post Acciona to build huge 1GW wind farm in Queensland after landing CleanCo deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Thirty Australian energy experts call for a halt to Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, questioning environmental and economic viability of the massive project.

The post Thirty Australian energy experts issue letter calling for halt to Snowy 2.0 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Findings of new study are the latest in a string of papers to suggest methane emissions from the fossil-fuel industry have been “severely underestimated”.

The post Coal mines emit more methane than oil-and-gas sector, study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is no longer time to take incremental action on climate change. What are the key actions policy makers must take in the next decade, and what’s needed to win the ‘fossil fuel word game’?

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Bomen solar farm dodges delays affecting other projects and begins production more or less on schedule.

The post Big new solar farm in NSW begins production, more or less on schedule appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Environment Protection Authority has fined Origin Energy Eraring Pty Ltd $15,000 over alleged dust emissions from the Eraring Power Station at Lake Macquarie in October last year.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has brought great uncertainty to the solar industry. Demand is up in some quarters, and down in others. But there is real fear of a brutal slowdown.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Can solar isolate itself from Covid-19 pandemic? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Siemens and ubitricity have converted all the lamp posts on a central London residential street into "hidden" electric vehicle chargers.

The post Siemens converts all lamp posts on UK residential street to EV chargers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Council writes to governments to seek clarification of clean energy sector's status as an essential service under Covid-19 response.

The post Clean energy industry seeks clarity on renewables as an essential service appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BJCE Australia says turbine component deliveries will begin this week, making 233km journey from Port Kembla to Biala wind farm site in the NSW Southern Tablelands.

The post Signs of life in industry as massive turbine blades head to Biala wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's energy companies have ramped up protections for key operational workers at Australia's largest power stations and may include the total isolation of staff in a bid to protect power supplies from the spread of Covid-19.

The post Major power stations consider isolation to protect workers from Covid-19 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research from Radboud University in the Netherlands confirms that switching to EVs will reduce emissions in virtually every part of the world.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils e-Bulli electric bus, bringing T1 Samba into electric era to celebrate the classic Kombi's 70th anniversary.

The post Volkswagen reveals electric version of classic 1966 Kombi bus appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Approval of 200MW solar farm and battery storage project proposed for north-western Victoria delayed after council meeting postponed in response to Covid-19.

The post Solar and battery project delay reveals knock-on effect of Coronavirus appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Reports suggest Genex Power is days away from inking an offtake deal for its 250MW Kidston pumped hydro project in northern Queensland.

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The global offshore wind industry installed an impressive and record 6.1GW of new capacity in 2019, bringing the global total up to 29GW.

The post Global offshore wind capacity hits 29GW after record 2019 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Total acquires 80% stake in the 96MW Erebus floating offshore wind project to be built off the coast of Wales in the Celtic Sea.

The post France oil giant Total enters floating offshore wind sector with UK acquisition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Times have changed, but the influence of the gas lobby hasn’t. We need a better plan for Victoria than reliance on a fossil fuel long past its use-by date.

The post Expensive, polluting and wasteful: Why more gas won’t help Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.