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China solar juggernaut hurtles towards 1,000GW of installed capacity by 2026

Renew Economy

New modelling shows China will this year pass the 500GW mark for total installed solar capacity – and then double that milestone by the end of 2026. The post China solar juggernaut hurtles towards 1,000GW of installed capacity by 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s first offshore wind auction could open within months, contracts awarded by end of 2026

Renew Economy

The post Australia’s first offshore wind auction could open within months, contracts awarded by end of 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Victoria energy minister says government making good progress towards first offshore wind auction, despite port infrastructure setback.

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Do we really need Eraring when we’ll have more big batteries by 2026?

Renew Economy

The post Do we really need Eraring when we’ll have more big batteries by 2026? There will be enough wind, solar and battery storage to fill up the Eraring sized hole in the grid. But will NSW Labor be governed by the dictates of radio shock jocks and newspaper headlines? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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W.A. to spend $220 million to keep failed coal mine on line till 2026

Renew Economy

to spend $220 million to keep failed coal mine on line till 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy. government to spend $220 million to ensure failed coal mine stays open long enough to build replacement wind, solar and battery storage capacity. The post W.A.

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NBN inks 10-year contract with new solar farm in race to 100 pct renewables by 2026

Renew Economy

The post NBN inks 10-year contract with new solar farm in race to 100 pct renewables by 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy. NBN Co signs its third renewable Power Purchase Agreement – a 10-year deal that will help to underwrite the construction of a new 120MW solar farm.

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Gas peaking plant edges ahead with target of 35% renewable hydrogen mix by 2026

Renew Economy

The post Gas peaking plant edges ahead with target of 35% renewable hydrogen mix by 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy. CS Energy locks in key equipment supply deal for "hydrogen ready" gas peaking plant at Kogan Creek, which it plans to transition to 100% renewables.

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Iberdrola to Invest $45 Billion in Grid Expansion and Renewables by 2026

ESG Today

Global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced plans today for a major electrification-focused investment program, pledging to allocate €41 billion in its network and renewable energy from 2024 through 2026, and to hire 10,000 people. Net of these factors, anticipated investment by region from 2024-2026 include 35% to the U.S.,