Coalition fast-tracks proposal for new “firm” generation, open to coal plant extensions
Coalition fast-tracks tender for new "firm capacity" – the proposal looks rushed and designed to encourage life extensions for existing coal fired generators.
Articles from Renew Economy
Primary tabs
Energy Insiders Podcast: Why big business is flowing into wind and solar
Flow Power is pioneering new retail model delivering renewable energy to big business consumes. We talk to CEO Matthew van der Linden.
Bioenergy carbon capture: climate snake oil or the 1.5-degree panacea?
Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Sequestration, known as BECCS, is one of the technologies we may need to limit warming to 1.5 degrees.
Victoria officially opens state’s first big battery at Ballarat
Victoria's first big battery officially opened, paving way for more renewables and grid services. Developers say costs are falling quickly.
Know your NEM: Election season scores one for climate
Team No Action has struggled lately to link renewables to high prices or low reliability. But a summer black-out could change that in an instant.
Snowy says cost of “firm” wind and solar significantly below current base-load prices
Snowy Hydro to boost capacity allocated under wind and solar tender, and will deliver 2 terrawatt hours of "base-load" renewables at significantly lower prices than the current wholesale market.
Hydro pumps up support for workplace diversity
The Hydro Tasmania Group is doubling its commitment to Engineers Australia’s Women in Engineering Scholarships as the business steps up its push for workplace diversity.
Renewable hydrogen to be trialled in Sydney gas network
ARENA backs "Project H2GO" – a trial that will inject renewable hydrogen into existing gas networks, for domestic use and storage.
Car clubs, ARENA get behind solar-powered ultra-fast EV charging network
Automobile clubs and ARENA join forces to help fund first nation-wide public EV ultra-fast charging network, powered by renewable energy.
South Australia grid demand hits record low as solar accounts for 54%
Solar, mostly from rooftops, accounts for more than half of all electricity use in South Australia and pushed state to record low grid demand.