Australia will not hit 82 pct renewables by 2030, BNEF says, despite record solar and battery investment

Australia sets new record in large-scale solar investment, and home batteries, but these are not enough to overcome the poor outlook for wind, BNEF says.

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Former treasurer and ex-regions minister wins key energy portfolio in Victoria Labor reshuffle

Former treasurer and regional development minister must hit the ground running as Victoria energy minister with the upcoming offshore wind auction due this month.

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Australian sodium battery start-up claims major milestones as storage industry starts to look beyond lithium

Australian sodium battery start-up claims world-first milestones as storage industry looks beyond lithium, but the technology is excluded from home battery rebate scheme.

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Network data blackouts: Why community-led energy projects are so difficult to deliver in Australia

An eight-year struggle to build a community battery has led to a simple proposal: show communities how much electricity they're already generating and using locally.

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Energy giant slapped on wrist by regulator after failing to roll out Solar Sharer free power offer

Big three energy retailer slapped on wrist for failure to produce "free power" tariff under the new Solar Sharer Offer. The regulator has made very loud "tut tut" noises.

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Network data blackouts: Why community-led energy projects are so difficult to deliver in Australia

An eight-year struggle to build a community battery has led to a simple proposal: show communities how much electricity they're already generating and using locally.

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Too much solar, not enough storage: Zen Energy faces liquidation as administrators blame high risk strategy

Administrators to renewable energy company Zen Energy point to high risk strategy for company failure, and suggest low return to creditors in case of liquidation.

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A new oil refinery commissioned in the mid-2030s is just burning money that makes emissions

Isn’t there something better that we should be doing than ensuring we have full tanks of diesel and petrol? The reform task isn't storing more oil — it's exiting it.

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Renewables and electrification help build farm resilience amidst the fuel and fertiliser crisis

The best renewable energy projects won't be the ones that replace farming. They'll be the ones that work with farming.

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"If they're good enough for Germany..." New Zealand set to beat Australia to legalising plug-in solar

Major NZ government review finds "no good reason" for preventing Kiwis from using plug-in solar, and may make it legal within a year. Will Australia follow?

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"I haven't received it:" 9-month cost review of over-budget and delayed Snowy 2.0 project runs over time

Bowen says he has yet to see new Snowy 2.0 costings, as nine-month re-assessment runs over time, and maybe even over budget.

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"I would choose the data centre:" Renewable energy boss says firm off-taker deals preferable to CIS

Renewable energy developer says contracts with data centres offer more certainty than CIS, while grid manager says it isn't "scared" of the sector anymore.

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Massive 520 MW battery proposed for historic sheep and cattle station near Canberra

Massive 520 megawatt battery proposed for historic grazing property near Canberra.

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Tesla produces its 10 millionth EV, six years after making its first million

Tesla has produced its 10 millionth EV, with the milestone achieved at its first factory in Fremont, California. More than 180,000 of these have landed in Australia.

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"It's time to switch it on:" How to unlock a commercial rooftop PV power station equal to 10 coal plants

Months-long grid connection delays and costs that up to six times higher than originally quoted are among a bevy of barriers stopping commercial and industrial sector from going solar, new report finds.

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"It's time to switch it on:" How to unlock a commercial rooftop PV power station equal to 10 coal plants

Months-long grid connection delays and costs that up to six times higher than originally quoted are among a bevy of barriers stopping commercial and industrial sector from going solar, new report finds.

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Green bank targets small solar hybrids and battery retrofits in new $100 million package as mega projects stall

New CEFC funding campaign focuses on small solar hybrids and battery retrofits, which can be developed more quickly than bigger projects dependent on transmission.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: A battery with every wind turbine

Goldwind's John Titchen explains why and how all new wind turbines could come with their own battery. Plus: Lily D'Ambrosio resigns, the best of ACES and some new contracts.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: A battery with every wind turbine

Goldwind's John Titchen explains why and how all new wind turbines could come with their own battery. Plus: Lily D'Ambrosio resigns, the best of ACES and some new contracts.

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Green bank expands discount finance offer as businesses pile into solar, EVs and bill-saving equipment

Federal government's green bank expands partnership with big-four bank offering discounted finance for business to invest in solar, battery storage, EVs and energy efficient equipment.

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"Faster and cheaper:" Fortescue says bespoke green grids can tap into data centre, green iron demand

Fortescue says it can build green power for data centres and other energy users faster and cheaper than others.The rapid arrival of the country's biggest turbines proves its point.

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Reports of offshore wind’s demise have been greatly exaggerated – but in Australia it’s still far from a sure thing

Task of building Australia’s first offshore wind farm has the odds stacked against it. State political turmoil and looming election are increasing the degree of difficulty. Is there any hope?

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The wind drought that no one wants but everyone talks about

There was likely a lot of talk going on at the ACES summit in Sydney this week. Talk is about all the industry does these days and the Summit is no doubt a good place to do it.

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Three months and still no sign of life, but government says it is "committed" to solar recycling pilot

Environment minister wants to see the solar recycling pilot start "as soon as possible." but industry warns it is losing momentum and will wither away if delays continue.

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Australian researchers say new floating turbine design could cut costs by 40 pct, but only for small machines

Australian researchers say a new floating wind turbine design is much cheaper than bigger machines and could be useful for offshore industries who need a power source.

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Australia's longest serving energy minister, Lily D'ambrosio, resigns amid state political turmoil

Australia's longest-serving energy minister, has called time on her career with the Victorian Labor party, advising her new boss she will not re-contest at the November election and will quit cabinet.

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One of state's biggest batteries sits idle after owner sent into administration

One of the biggest batteries operating in South Australia has been sitting idle for nearly a month following the decision to seek voluntary administration of its owner.

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"We've got to fight back:" Energy industry urged to step up against fossil-funded disinformation

If the renewable energy sector wants to replace gas and coal, it needs to fight fossil fuel-funded disinformation, an outgoing senator says.

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