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Fossil-fuel proponents have used a 'drop in the ocean' argument over their impact on the climate - a new tool developed by Australian researchers will now hold them to account. The post Australian researchers launch “breakthrough” online tool to track climate damage of new fossil fuel projects appeared first on Renew E
New battery is one of two that received funding to provide grid-forming inverters, and is the first standalone battery for company that built the NEM's first grid-scale solar farm. The post Developer of first solar farm on Australia’s main grid completes its first stand-alone battery project appeared first on Renew Eco
The flurry of new wind financing deals continues, this time with the banking of Australian banks and after the global oil giant partner sold out of the project. The post Another Australian wind project reaches financial close as global oil giant sells out appeared first on Renew Economy.
Greens leader steps down, new CEO named for Momentum. Plus new CEOs at CS Energy, CER, CEFC. and appointments at GHD, Snowy, CEC. The post Grid Connections 2026: Who’s going where and doing what in Australia’s green energy transition appeared first on Renew Economy.
Earthworks begins on key substation for the Copperstring transmission line that will unlock some of the country's biggest renewable energy projects and mining province. The post Earthworks begin on key substation for inland transmission line that could unlock Queensland renewable riches appeared first on Renew Economy.
Technology used to build world's tallest wind turbine, to tap into high altitude winds, similar to the self-lifting tower technology being used by Fortescue's Nabrawind. The post World’s tallest wind turbine reaches full height of 365 metres atop “telescopic” lattice tower appeared first on Renew Economy.
Plans by the owner of Australia's biggest wind farm to build a new stand-alone battery, with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt and four hours of storage, join federal queue. The post Owner of Australia’s largest wind farm seeks federal approval for one of country’s biggest batteries, in coal country appeared first on Rene
Australian households have installed a record number of rooftop solar systems and home batteries so far this year, well above official forecasts. The post Australian households installed record amount of rooftop solar and home batteries in first half of 2026 appeared first on Renew Economy.
Trump administration appears to have bet on the wrong horse, with renewables surging and coal power shrinking despite his bluster and conspiracy theories. The post Trump unable to stop clean energy revolution, as wind and solar output surges and coal shrinks appeared first on Renew Economy.
Few home battery owners have signed up to join virtual power plants, with concerns about loss of control and a lack of trust discouraging a higher take-up. The post Home battery owners need more flexibility to break resistance to VPPs, Rewiring Australia survey finds appeared first on Renew Economy.
Zenith Energy’s Michael Buzzard on the remarkable energy transitions achieved in off-grid mines, and plans for the future. Plus: The Coalition chainsaw and other news of the week. The post The off-grid mines leading the charge towards 100 pct renewables | Energy Insiders appeared first on Renew Economy.
Australia's most powerful battery has finally been given approval to run at full capacity and act as a giant shock absorber to the grid. The post Australia’s most powerful battery finally completed, and acting as giant shock absorber to the grid appeared first on Renew Economy.
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