» “Unconscionable:” Eraring delay could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin windfall, report says
27/03/24 13:10 from Renew Economy
New analysis says the potential taxpayer cost of keeping Eraring open for another few years would be "unconscionable", and not needed. The post “Unconscionable:” Eraring delay could cost $150m a year, adding to massive Origin...

» Solar Sunshot: Albanese pledges $1bn to take Australia from “pit to panel”
27/03/24 12:30 from Renew Economy
Federal Labor puts its money on Australian made solar, pledging $1bn to kickstart the supply chain in regions like the NSW Hunter. The post Solar Sunshot: Albanese pledges $1bn to take Australia from “pit to panel” appeared f...

» If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might get to net zero a lot quicker
27/03/24 10:35 from Renew Economy
Adding a price on mortality caused by carbon emissions might help change consumption patterns for items such as red meat and 4WDs. Smoking laws provide a template. The post If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might...

» Gas plant owner hit with big fine for sitting idle in major blackout first blamed on renewables
27/03/24 10:25 from Renew Economy
The owners of the largest gas plant in South Australia have been hit with a heavy fine for the role it played in a major blackout in early 2017, when it sat idle and failed to comply with market rules. The post Gas plant owner hit with b...

» Energy Insiders Podcast: Managing solar ducks in the middle of Australia
27/03/24 09:19 from Renew Economy
Can Alice Springs switch off fossil fuels in the middle of the day? Lyndon Frearson from Ekistica on the options and lessons for the NEM. Plus: Eraring and NVES. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Managing solar ducks in the middle of Aus...

» If Eraring closes in 2025, NSW will be significantly more dependent on Queensland
27/03/24 04:15 from Renew Economy
In my opinion there will not be enough new renewable supply built in NSW to fully replace Eraring by the end of 2025. The lights may stay on, but at a price. The post If Eraring closes in 2025, NSW will be significantly more dependent on...

» Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025
27/03/24 03:53 from Renew Economy
Corporations will be covered by a climate reporting regime under new laws but not yet, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers bends to pressure from the big end of town. The post Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025 appeared first on...

» Solar output records tumble across the US from east coast to west coast
27/03/24 03:52 from Renew Economy
Solar output records fall across the US, as California extends its run of reaching 100 pct renewables. The post Solar output records tumble across the US from east coast to west coast appeared first on RenewEconomy .

» Biggest solar and battery project in NSW waved through by Plibersek
27/03/24 02:09 from Renew Economy
Federal government waves through plans for what could be biggest solar farm in NSW, and biggest battery in the country. The post Biggest solar and battery project in NSW waved through by Plibersek appeared first on RenewEconomy .

» Planning officials reject green hydrogen hub because it’s not green enough
27/03/24 01:47 from Renew Economy
Green hydrogen hub rejected because the energy supply was not green enough to justify land use change. The post Planning officials reject green hydrogen hub because it’s not green enough appeared first on RenewEconomy .

» Farmers double the value of back paddocks with renewable power deals
24/03/24 02:59 from Renew Economy
Some farmers are getting almost double the value of back paddocks in land deals struck with renewable energy and storage developers. The post Farmers double the value of back paddocks with renewable power deals appeared first on RenewEco...

» Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers
23/03/24 10:19 from Renew Economy
Most Australians prepared to pay for homes with solar and battery storage, but not so sure about EV chargers and full electrification. The post Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV charg...

» VicGrid proposes transmission route to link offshore wind farms to Latrobe Valley grid
22/03/24 04:46 from Renew Economy
VicGrid is calling for feedback on "broad study area" for transmission line and onshore grid connection hub for the Gippsland offshore wind zone. The post VicGrid proposes transmission route to link offshore wind farms to Latrobe Valley ...

» Beetaloo gas a “massive sinkhole” for taxpayers, investors
22/03/24 03:37 from Renew Economy
A vast source NT gas up for development could waste billions of taxpayer and investor dollars by being unable to compete with a "glut" of foreign LNG. The post Beetaloo gas a “massive sinkhole” for taxpayers, investors appear...

» Bowen seeks $14 million to help AEMO fight cyber crime on grid
22/03/24 03:22 from Renew Economy
Federal energy minister calls for rule change to bring cyber security into the remit of the Australian Energy Market Operator, as a core part of its role keeping of keeping the lights on. The post Bowen seeks $14 million to help AEMO fig...

» Fortescue wind and battery plan hits turbulence over impact on regional airfield
22/03/24 01:25 from Renew Economy
A regional airstrip is standing in the way of Fortescue plans to build a wind farm and battery in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region. The post Fortescue wind and battery plan hits turbulence over impact on regional airfield appeared fi...

» Zero Petroleum eyes renewables rich South Australia for green fuels plant
21/03/24 22:16 from Renew Economy
Zero hopes to build a commercial-scale production plant combining its technology with green hydrogen, renewable power, and carbon capture. The post Zero Petroleum eyes renewables rich South Australia for green fuels plant appeared first ...

» Dairy farm installs huge solar and battery system to milk cows off-peak
21/03/24 22:12 from Renew Economy
A dairy farm in regional Victoria has installed a solar and battery storage system to milk its cows more cheaply in the early mornings and evenings. The post Dairy farm installs huge solar and battery system to milk cows off-peak appeare...

» Community benefits from renewables can be locked in through local content requirements
21/03/24 22:01 from Renew Economy
Regulating can ensure Australian businesses, communities, First Nations people and workers can reap more of the accelerating energy transition. The post Community benefits from renewables can be locked in through local content requiremen...

» Clean Energy Council launches national ad campaign against “nuclear distraction”
21/03/24 20:52 from Renew Economy
CEC launches national advertising campaign against nuclear push as former chief scientist Alan Finkel says pausing renewables for nuclear will set back climate action for two decades. The post Clean Energy Council launches national ad ca...

» Australia’s leap to “instantaneous” 100 pct renewables may have to wait another decade
21/03/24 07:20 from Renew Economy
The opportunity for Australia's main grid to reach instantaneous 100 pct renewables will emerge in the next year, but coal stands in the way and it likely won't happen for another decade. The post Australia’s leap to “instant...

» Australia has massive battery opportunity, and it needs to think big and go hard to seize it
21/03/24 07:13 from Renew Economy
We’re a quarter of the way through the 21st century and Australia has yet to materialise the investment strategy to capitalise on its unique competitive advantage. The post Australia has massive battery opportunity, and it needs to think...

» Robbins Island wind project heads back to court, as EPA digs in over “sensitive dunes”
21/03/24 04:15 from Renew Economy
The fate of a $1 billion-plus, 900MW wind farm remains in limbo, with Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority confirming it will appeal the huge project's approval. The post Robbins Island wind project heads back to court, as EPA dig...

» Quinbrook’s $8 billion plans for Australia solar supply chain put on fast-track
21/03/24 03:11 from Renew Economy
The $8bn plans of one the nation’s biggest renewable energy investors to build a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Queensland have been declared a prescribed project. The post Quinbrook’s $8 billion plans for Australia solar su...

» Australia’s biggest “remote grid” solar farm officially opened in Mount Isa
21/03/24 01:09 from Renew Economy
The 88 MW Dugald River solar farm, described as the largest solar facility on a remote grid in Australia, has been officially opened by APA Group. The post Australia’s biggest “remote grid” solar farm officially opened ...

» Germany kickstarts plans to dismantle gas distribution network
20/03/24 21:48 from Renew Economy
Germany issues green paper for the decommissioning of the country’s gas distribution network to smooth transition to climate-neutral heating. The post Germany kickstarts plans to dismantle gas distribution network appeared first on Renew...

» Woodside preparing “new climate bomb” on gas peninsula
20/03/24 21:35 from Renew Economy
Gas giant Woodside has been accused of preparing to detonate a "new climate bomb" that would dwarf national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The post Woodside preparing “new climate bomb” on gas peninsula appeared ...

» Electrification: AGL offers platform to help customers cost EVs, solar, heat pumps, batteries and cooktops
20/03/24 21:26 from Renew Economy
AGL launches website that allows consumers to cost solar, batteries, EVs and heat pumps. The post Electrification: AGL offers platform to help customers cost EVs, solar, heat pumps, batteries and cooktops appeared first on RenewEconomy .

» What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?
23/10/21 09:57 from Greentech Media: Headlines
At the beginning of the pandemic, energy prices crashed. We did an  episode of this show  trying to figure out how oil prices fell to negative $40 per barrel. Times have changed. Oil is up over $100/barrel. But far more acute i...

» Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?
21/10/21 16:50 from Greentech Media: Headlines
The U.S. Department of Energy is crucial for funding, researching, and testing emerging energy tech. Now, in the Biden era, the agency is orienting itself toward deployment. How difficult is that transition? Our former co-host Jigar Shah...

» With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissions
14/10/21 17:00 from Greentech Media: Headlines
EIA and IEA are out with projections for emissions and fossil fuel consumption. And they don’t look good.  On our current policy trajectory, there is no peak in sight,  according to EIA  By 2050, we will likely see a...

» Where Green Hydrogen Is Headed
14/10/21 16:55 from Greentech Media: Headlines
Suddenly everyone is talking about green hydrogen.  From South Africa to the United Arab Emirates. From China to Utah. Governments and developers are eyeing hydrogen as a decarbonization tool.  But the rush is also raising lots...

» Why TransitTech Is So Vital to Struggling Public Transportation Systems
10/10/21 09:05 from Greentech Media: Headlines
Ride sharing has swept transportation systems over the last decade -- bringing convenience, but also congestion, inequities, and political fights. Now a new category of transportation networking is emerging:  TransitTech . It makes ...

» Carbon Recycling: Microbes, Jet Fuel and Leggings
30/09/21 13:51 from Greentech Media: Headlines
Shayle has been brewing up an investment thesis around how decarbonization will create stratification in traditional commodity sectors, like chemicals and materials. If you can produce the same thing in the same cost range -- but you can...

» The Hidden Science Behind Decarbonizing Buildings
30/09/21 13:17 from Greentech Media: Headlines
All around us, hidden inside our buildings, are a series of choices and tradeoffs -- choices with direct impacts on our health, our money, and our energy use.  Our buildings are wasteful and  are filled with a lot of  &ldq...

» Microsoft’s $1B Climate Innovation Fund
24/09/21 13:47 from Greentech Media: Headlines
In January 2020, Brad Smith, the President of Microsoft, announced that the company had set a target of becoming carbon  negative  by 2030. How does the company plan to do it? What does going carbon negative actually entail? Br...

» Will Direct-Air Carbon Capture Be Viable?
20/09/21 13:13 from Greentech Media: Headlines
Carbon capture has long been criticized as too nascent, too expensive, and too distracting. Is that changing? This month, the Swiss company Climeworks  officially launched  a direct-air capture plant in Iceland, called Orca.&nb...

» Will Hydrogen Look Like Solar?
16/09/21 13:45 from GTM Solar
The road to solar glory has been littered with failed companies -- the ones you may know (Solyndra) and hundreds you probably do not. Will the burgeoning hydrogen space follow a similar bumpy road? Hydrogen is at a similar phase of marke...

» The Climate Workhorse: Extremely Cheap, Clean Electricity
02/09/21 13:40 from GTM Solar
There is no path to deep decarbonization that doesn't involve a clean power sector. And there is no path to a clean power sector that doesn't involve deploying massive amounts of wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries. Those thre...

» A New Inflection Point for Clean Energy
10/08/21 15:17 from GTM Solar
We're at a new phase of the clean energy transition. Extreme heat, drought and floods are increasing in frequency. Public attention on clean energy is stronger than ever. The Biden Administration is putting zero-carbon energy at the ...

» What Emerging Climate Tech Sectors Are Ready for Growth?
03/08/21 22:46 from GTM Solar
After 30 years of R&D and commercial proof, hundreds of billions in institutional dollars are pouring into now-conventional tech like wind, solar and batteries.   But there’s a whole class of technologies that are rea...

» A New Era for Climate-Focused Venture Capital
19/07/21 10:43 from GTM Solar
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, venture capital poured into climate technologies at record levels. It was a happy surprise amidst a collapsing economy and years of investment stagnation.  Venture investments in climate te...

» How Biden’s Clean Electricity Standard Might Work
19/07/21 10:38 from GTM Solar
This week, we’ll take a peek at the news. Last week, president Biden unveiled his administration's plan for a $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan which the democrats hope to pass through reconciliation. While the details are stil...

» The Price is Right: Deep Decarbonization Edition
12/07/21 10:33 from GTM Solar
In this episode, we’re measuring the energy transition using “Price is Right” rules.  Our former co-host Stephen Lacey is back on the show to face off against our current host, Shayle Kann. Producer Daniel Wol...

» The New ‘Valleys of Death’ in Climate Investing
02/07/21 00:00 from GTM Solar
There were about eight years when climate tech was wandering in the wilderness, so to speak. It started after the Solyndra bankruptcy in 2011 and ended about two years ago, when the market began heating up again. During that time, people...

» Tracking the Equity Outcome of Decarbonization
16/06/21 16:07 from GTM Solar
We can measure the energy transition in any number of ways. The hundreds of millions of solar panels and wind turbines installed. The gigatons of carbon reduced. Or the number of jobs created. But how do we measure the equity outcome? Ou...

» How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?
21/05/21 23:13 from GTM Solar
A decarbonized power sector will unlock massive opportunities across nearly every other sector, either via direct electrification or indirect electrification via the production of low-carbon fuels, like green hydrogen. But here’s t...

» Operations achieved at 290-MW Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower plant between Laos and Thailand
11/09/19 20:23 from Renewable Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com
Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. announces that the 290-MW Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower plant has begun commercial operations.

» Holtec, Eos create battery manufacturing JV
11/09/19 14:06 from Renewable Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com
Eos Energy Storage and energy equipment firm Holtec International are creating a joint venture to produce Eos’ next generation of large-scale zinc batteries.

» Australia in planning for multiple massive battery projects
11/09/19 13:39 from Renewable Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com
France’s Neoen SA has outlined plans to build a giant renewables complex in South Australia, including battery storage with up to nine times more capacity than the Tesla Inc. design at its nearby Hornsdale plant, which is billed as the w...

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