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Australia may need twice as many big batteries to make up for lost wind

Renew Economy

JULY 7, 2025

If Australia is to meet its 2030 renewable target it may need at least twice as much battery storage to make up for the shortfall in wind developments, and to back up solar. The post Australia may need twice as many big batteries to make up for lost wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria relying too heavily on offshore wind, and onshore zones are too small, says investor lobby

Renew Economy

JULY 6, 2025

Investor group says Victoria relying too heavily on offshore wind, and echoes concerns that its land-based renewable energy zones are too small. The post Victoria relying too heavily on offshore wind, and onshore zones are too small, says investor lobby appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of Australia’s biggest battery projects seeks to boost power capacity, reduce fire risk

Renew Economy

JULY 6, 2025

One of the Australia's biggest battery projects – and one of the first eight-hour batteries – is making some key adjustments to design, including in power capacity. The post One of Australia’s biggest battery projects seeks to boost power capacity, reduce fire risk appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen proposes Australia’s biggest battery next to gigawatt-scale forest wind project

Renew Economy

JULY 6, 2025

Neoen proposes 3,200 MWh of battery storage next to a planned gigawatt scale wind project in a NSW state forest. The post Neoen proposes Australia’s biggest battery next to gigawatt-scale forest wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“A matter of survival:” Climate tipping points pose catastrophic risks to billions of people

Renew Economy

JULY 6, 2025

Climate tipping points are affecting coral reefs, ocean currents, and forests. The shocking toxic algae bloom in South Australia may be one small taste of what awaits. The post “A matter of survival:” Climate tipping points pose catastrophic risks to billions of people appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“No offsets, no excuses:” The tiny handful of Australian companies aiming for real zero

Renew Economy

JULY 6, 2025

Five years ago, companies of all shapes and sizes were setting net zero targets. Reality has since caught up with a number of them, with Climate Integrity director Claire Snyder of the view some had little intention of ever following through on their promises. “It’s very easy to set a net zero commitment target, it’s […] The post “No offsets, no excuses:” The tiny handful of Australian companies aiming for real zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Net Zero

Grid operators complain of “too many batteries” and zombie projects

Renew Economy

JULY 6, 2025

A boom in big battery storage systems is pushing power grid operators to their limits, with some calling on lawmakers to intervene to "stem the flood" of grid applications, The post Grid operators complain of “too many batteries” and zombie projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s big four banks caught napping on methane emissions, and still supporting coal

Renew Economy

JULY 3, 2025

It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions. The post Australia’s big four banks caught napping on methane emissions, and still supporting coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Banking Climate Change

Solar Insiders Podcast: Can networks be nimble?

Renew Economy

JULY 3, 2025

Ausgrid's Rob Amphlett Lewis on the challenges and opportunities facing Australia's largest distribution network. Plus the launch of Australia's home battery rebate and other news of the week. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Can networks be nimble? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Orica lands funding for green ammonia hub as another $2 billion put on table for hydrogen hopefuls

Renew Economy

JULY 3, 2025

Orica lands funding for its Hunter Valley hydrogen hub as federal government opens up another $2 billion round for its hydrogen headstart program. The post Orica lands funding for green ammonia hub as another $2 billion put on table for hydrogen hopefuls appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL buys VPP from Tesla, takes control of more than 7,000 Powerwall home batteries

Renew Economy

JULY 3, 2025

One of Australia's first and largest residential virtual power plants has changed hands from US battery and EV giant, Tesla, to big three gentailer, AGL Energy. The post AGL buys VPP from Tesla, takes control of more than 7,000 Powerwall home batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s new green bank

Renew Economy

JULY 3, 2025

Cameron O'Reilly, the new chair of the Energy Security Corp, discusses plans for Australia's newest green bank. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s new green bank appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Banking

Huge 3GW offshore wind project gets all clear to make a start on site investigations

Renew Economy

JULY 3, 2025

Offshore wind project proposed for off the coast of Victoria gets regulatory approval to conduct a range of studies, marking a "huge milestone" in its development. The post Huge 3GW offshore wind project gets all clear to make a start on site investigations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development

As coal crumbles, failure to pivot to green iron risks halving Australian export revenues

Renew Economy

JULY 3, 2025

Developing a value-adding green iron industry in Australia is a clear path forward to replace the inevitable loss of GDP as our fossil fuel exports progressively, but inevitably decline. The post As coal crumbles, failure to pivot to green iron risks halving Australian export revenues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development

Victoria fast-tracks approval of big battery next to two new wind farms

Renew Economy

JULY 4, 2025

Victoria fast tracks approval for a big battery that will be located next to two of the state's newest wind projects. The post Victoria fast-tracks approval of big battery next to two new wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pioneering community wind farm adds battery and home-grown smarts to dodge negative prices

Renew Economy

JULY 2, 2025

The first community wind farm to be built on Australia’s main grid will use smart bidding software originated at the University of Adelaide to help it survive and thrive in an increasingly volatile electricity market. The post Pioneering community wind farm adds battery and home-grown smarts to dodge negative prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar project may be moved as Engie rethinks plans for giant energy hub in constrained grid

Renew Economy

JULY 2, 2025

Engie mulls changes to solar farm layout as it rethinks its plans for a giant wind, solar and battery hub in heavily constrained part of the grid. The post Solar project may be moved as Engie rethinks plans for giant energy hub in constrained grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How pumped hydro could help get South Australia all the way to 100 pct renewables

Renew Economy

JULY 2, 2025

South Australia could benefit from pumped hydro energy storage as it tracks towards 100% average solar and wind in 2027. And it has some Class A sites. The post How pumped hydro could help get South Australia all the way to 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Why you should be able to buy your neighbour’s solar output, without paying interstate prices

Renew Economy

JULY 2, 2025

In a sun-drenched nation like Australia, rooftop solar has boomed, but the benefits haven’t been evenly distributed. What if we could sell our solar to our neighbour? The post Why you should be able to buy your neighbour’s solar output, without paying interstate prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Industry accused of “gaslighting” Australians over future of Beetaloo fracking operations

Renew Economy

JULY 2, 2025

Pipeline company APA Group has said Beetaloo Basin gas is necessary to supply the domestic market. A new analysis by Market Forces suggests most is destined for export. The post Industry accused of “gaslighting” Australians over future of Beetaloo fracking operations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Another CCS dream wins major project status, as feds keep faith with Sun Cable and cobalt plans

Renew Economy

JULY 2, 2025

The federal government has given major project status to a CCS project owned by Inpex to reduce emissions from Ichthys LNG in Darwin. The post Another CCS dream wins major project status, as feds keep faith with Sun Cable and cobalt plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Deeply disheartening:” Landowner slams cancellation of wind project as developer considers reboot

Renew Economy

JULY 2, 2025

Farmer landowner of cancelled wind project says local views overlooked in favour of politics, as developers try to find another way forward. The post “Deeply disheartening:” Landowner slams cancellation of wind project as developer considers reboot appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development

Tasmania landowners sign up Malaysia energy company to deliver wind, solar and battery projects

Renew Economy

JULY 1, 2025

Tasmania farmers and landowners have signed up a Malaysia company to help deliver its wind, solar and battery projects in central highlands region. The post Tasmania landowners sign up Malaysia energy company to deliver wind, solar and battery projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Zen Energy gets all-clear to connect its flagship solar and battery project to SA grid

Renew Economy

JULY 1, 2025

Zen Energy's flagship solar and battery project in South Australia wins grid connection approval, after earlier seizing underwriting deal through federal CIS. The post Zen Energy gets all-clear to connect its flagship solar and battery project to SA grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Watershed moment:” Big battery storage prices hit record low in huge China auction

Renew Economy

JULY 1, 2025

Huge China auction delivers another stunning fall in battery storage prices. It is being hailed as a potential tipping point for "round the clock" renewables. The post “Watershed moment:” Big battery storage prices hit record low in huge China auction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Not an easy project to build:” Australian developer switches on the biggest solar farm in the UK

Renew Economy

JULY 1, 2025

New solar farm in Kent is four times bigger than the next biggest solar farm in the UK, and was built despite strong objections from local councils. The post “Not an easy project to build:” Australian developer switches on the biggest solar farm in the UK appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development

Spanish giant trims turbine numbers for big new wind and battery project in central Victoria

Renew Economy

JULY 1, 2025

Plans for a new 330 MW wind farm and an 800 MWh battery have been filed for Victorian environmental approval, with a launch date pencilled in for 2029. The post Spanish giant trims turbine numbers for big new wind and battery project in central Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Much-needed” four-hour big battery moves to construction phase, the first with a CIS contract

Renew Economy

JULY 1, 2025

Construction of a new four hour battery energy storage system will soon get underway in south west WA, after the project reached financial close this week. The post “Much-needed” four-hour big battery moves to construction phase, the first with a CIS contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Robotics firm lands funding to help slash costs of delivering large scale solar projects in Australia

Renew Economy

JULY 1, 2025

US-based robotics company gets Australian funding to test outs its ability to slash costs installing thousands of PV panels at large scale solar farms. The post Robotics firm lands funding to help slash costs of delivering large scale solar projects in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid

Renew Economy

JULY 1, 2025

The most powerful battery in Australia has begun testing its ability to act as a giant "shock absorber", with the biggest intervention yet seen on the country's grid. The post Australia’s most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW opens $1 billion green bank for business, Eraring inquiry head appointed chair

Renew Economy

JUNE 30, 2025

Energy Security Corp opens for business in NSW, with $1 billion of seed funding , a new board and chair, and a focus on long duration storage. The post NSW opens $1 billion green bank for business, Eraring inquiry head appointed chair appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Banking

Key transmission link delayed by two years in new blow to wind and solar projects

Renew Economy

JUNE 30, 2025

Key transmission line linking NSW and Victoria delayed by two years in another blow to renewable energy plans. The post Key transmission link delayed by two years in new blow to wind and solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neighbours of pine forest wind project offered up to $9,500 a year to compensate for views

Renew Economy

JUNE 30, 2025

Developers behind a large pine forest wind project are moving early to avoid conflicts, and offering up to $9,500 a year to near neighbours with a view of the turbines. The post Neighbours of pine forest wind project offered up to $9,500 a year to compensate for views appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development

First Nations developer seeks green tick for one of Australia’s largest hybrid renewables projects

Renew Economy

JUNE 30, 2025

First Nations-backed wind and solar project joins EPBC queue, proposing to build one of Australia's biggest hybrid renewables projects, in the Pilbara. The post First Nations developer seeks green tick for one of Australia’s largest hybrid renewables projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Development

Another remote W.A. town in line for renewables revamp with solar-battery plan

Renew Economy

JUNE 30, 2025

Federal environmental approval is being sought to create a solar and battery micro-grid to provide the bulk of electricity needs for another remote town. The post Another remote W.A. town in line for renewables revamp with solar-battery plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Work begins on South Australia’s biggest battery, next to proposed gas plant

Renew Economy

JUNE 29, 2025

Alinta goes ahead with what would be the biggest battery in Australia's most advanced renewable state, getting priority over a gas project next door that is still gathering dust. The post Work begins on South Australia’s biggest battery, next to proposed gas plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Green dream is over: Stanwell pulls out of flagship renewable hydrogen project

Renew Economy

JUNE 29, 2025

Stanwell, the lead partner of the CQ-H2 consortium, is out of the green hydrogen project, following two other partners out the door. The post Green dream is over: Stanwell pulls out of flagship renewable hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Parkinson Report: Australia’s decision makers are ignoring climate, hailing coal and impersonating Elvis

Renew Economy

JUNE 29, 2025

Australia's decision makers are letting off carbon bombs, dressing up as Elvis and are not even bothered to ratify a crucial high seas treaty. What hope do we have? The post Parkinson Report: Australia’s decision makers are ignoring climate, hailing coal and impersonating Elvis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Samsung eyes another big battery storage project, this time with Tesla battery packs

Renew Economy

JUNE 29, 2025

Samsung C&T has sent a new battery project into the EPBC queue and revealed it's considering Tesla tech rather than its own for the battery packs. The post Samsung eyes another big battery storage project, this time with Tesla battery packs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s steel future is green, but it won’t be delivered by hydrogen

Renew Economy

JUNE 29, 2025

Australia does have a credible zero-carbon steel opportunity, and rests on three different processes. But it does not revolve around hydrogen. The post Australia’s steel future is green, but it won’t be delivered by hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Zero Carbon

Corporate giant that has already reached 100 pct renewables gets $100m from CEFC to add more solar

Renew Economy

JUNE 29, 2025

Australia's biggest conglomerate says its Bunnings hardware chain has already reached 100 pct renewables. It is getting cheap government finance to add more. The post Corporate giant that has already reached 100 pct renewables gets $100m from CEFC to add more solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Denmark extends life of two of its oldest offshore wind farms – one by another 25 years

Renew Economy

JUNE 29, 2025

Two of Denmark's oldest offshore wind farms get life extensions - one for another 25 years, taking its total operating life to half a century. The post Denmark extends life of two of its oldest offshore wind farms – one by another 25 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

What really matters – energy costs, electrification, efficiency or climate change?

Renew Economy

JUNE 28, 2025

Energy efficiency is seen as the "first fuel" and is the main priority in the EU's energy policies. But in Australia it remains the "forgotten fuel", even as we electrify. The post What really matters – energy costs, electrification, efficiency or climate change? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate Change

Huge battery gets federal green tick to join wind and solar hub proposed for Barnaby’s back yard

Renew Economy

JUNE 26, 2025

Plans to install a big battery of up to 8,000 megawatt-hours as part of a wind and solar hub in the New England REZ have been cleared by the federal government. The post Huge battery gets federal green tick to join wind and solar hub proposed for Barnaby’s back yard appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renew Economy

Australia may need twice as many big batteries to make up for lost wind

Victoria relying too heavily on offshore wind, and onshore zones are too small, says investor lobby

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One of Australia’s biggest battery projects seeks to boost power capacity, reduce fire risk

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“A matter of survival:” Climate tipping points pose catastrophic risks to billions of people

“No offsets, no excuses:” The tiny handful of Australian companies aiming for real zero

Grid operators complain of “too many batteries” and zombie projects

Australia’s big four banks caught napping on methane emissions, and still supporting coal

Solar Insiders Podcast: Can networks be nimble?

Orica lands funding for green ammonia hub as another $2 billion put on table for hydrogen hopefuls

AGL buys VPP from Tesla, takes control of more than 7,000 Powerwall home batteries

Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s new green bank

Huge 3GW offshore wind project gets all clear to make a start on site investigations

As coal crumbles, failure to pivot to green iron risks halving Australian export revenues

Victoria fast-tracks approval of big battery next to two new wind farms

Pioneering community wind farm adds battery and home-grown smarts to dodge negative prices

Solar project may be moved as Engie rethinks plans for giant energy hub in constrained grid

How pumped hydro could help get South Australia all the way to 100 pct renewables

Why you should be able to buy your neighbour’s solar output, without paying interstate prices

Industry accused of “gaslighting” Australians over future of Beetaloo fracking operations

Another CCS dream wins major project status, as feds keep faith with Sun Cable and cobalt plans

“Deeply disheartening:” Landowner slams cancellation of wind project as developer considers reboot

Tasmania landowners sign up Malaysia energy company to deliver wind, solar and battery projects

Zen Energy gets all-clear to connect its flagship solar and battery project to SA grid

“Watershed moment:” Big battery storage prices hit record low in huge China auction

“Not an easy project to build:” Australian developer switches on the biggest solar farm in the UK

Spanish giant trims turbine numbers for big new wind and battery project in central Victoria

“Much-needed” four-hour big battery moves to construction phase, the first with a CIS contract

Robotics firm lands funding to help slash costs of delivering large scale solar projects in Australia

Australia’s most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid

NSW opens $1 billion green bank for business, Eraring inquiry head appointed chair

Key transmission link delayed by two years in new blow to wind and solar projects

Neighbours of pine forest wind project offered up to $9,500 a year to compensate for views

First Nations developer seeks green tick for one of Australia’s largest hybrid renewables projects

Another remote W.A. town in line for renewables revamp with solar-battery plan

Work begins on South Australia’s biggest battery, next to proposed gas plant

Green dream is over: Stanwell pulls out of flagship renewable hydrogen project

Parkinson Report: Australia’s decision makers are ignoring climate, hailing coal and impersonating Elvis

Samsung eyes another big battery storage project, this time with Tesla battery packs

Australia’s steel future is green, but it won’t be delivered by hydrogen

Corporate giant that has already reached 100 pct renewables gets $100m from CEFC to add more solar

Denmark extends life of two of its oldest offshore wind farms – one by another 25 years

What really matters – energy costs, electrification, efficiency or climate change?

Huge battery gets federal green tick to join wind and solar hub proposed for Barnaby’s back yard

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