RenewEconomy

Rule changes proposed by AEMO in response to the grid's rapid transition to renewables have sparked vigorous debate about what precautions are necessary, and what are just "gold plating" generation assets.

Energy Security Board prepares to release National Energy Guarantee draft ahead of a critical meeting of energy ministers in August.

Climate hawk Teresa Ribera gets a leading role in Pedro Sánchez’ government, while Giuseppe Conte promises to speed up Italy’s decarbonisation.

The bumpy road continued for a VEEC market in transition, as May brought a reprieve in ESC supply volumes.

“There is no walking out from the energy transition.” Fossil fuel industry faces a Blockbuster moment, and seems as ill-prepared as the video rental industry a decade ago.

JinkoSolar a global leader in the solar industry, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. has entered into a three-year agreement to supply 1.43GW of high efficiency modules to sPower, a leading renewable energy independent power producer.

The 10-week Basslink outage has had no meaningful impact on Tasmania’s energy security or finances.

Survey finds Australian consumers’ lack of trust in power companies holding back the shift to a smarter, cheaper grid.

Another record month of rooftop solar installations in May, as NSW leads the charge to become the clear leader in the market.

The US president's plan to bail out unprofitable coal and nuclear plants will cost American consumers. Hardest hit will be the Trump-supporting southeastern states.

How new grid connection standards could be made more equitable and transparent for customers, while maintaining power system reliability and security.

Australia Post has rolled out close to 100 all-electric three-wheeled scooters that are quieter, safer, and can carry three times more than a postie motorbike.

Nissan reaches milestone of 100,000 LEAF electric vehicles sold in Europe.

Queensland government gives development approval to 800MW wind farm - the state's largest - that could be built with 400MW solar farm and battery storage.

Flow Power now has solar and wind to offer corporate buyers after striking "really cheap" off take agreement with 200MW Kiamal solar farm.

Clean, smart and safe, the I-PACE delivers sustainable sports car performance, next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technology and five-seat SUV practicality to place Jaguar at the forefront of the EV revolution.

Federal opposition proposes renewables zone in north-west Tasmania, as Victorian Labor extends coal mining licences for Latrobe Valley's major brown coal generators.

Victoria Inquiry recommends number of ways state government could boost the uptake of EVs – but will this translate into policy?

REN21 report says record 98GW of solar capacity added globally in 2018, 52GW of wind, and 178GW total of all renewables. But other sectors – including transport, heating, and cooling – coasting along "as if we had all the time in the world."

Tesla owners club installs Round Australia Electric Highway, providing all EV drivers with usable charging route – while governments and industry catch up.