Category: Renew Economy

Australian Energy Regulator publishes draft guidelines for the introduction of solar export tariffs, setting strict rules for networks and safeguards for consumers – but leaving some things open to interpretation. The post Regulator outlines “solar tax” rules, says onus on networks to prove they need it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW planning department recommends expansion of Narrabri coal mine can proceed, despite conceding it’s unclear how to assess its climate change impacts. The post Policy gaps on climate impact of fossil fuels, NSW planning authorities concede appeared first on RenewEconomy.

If we want to solve climate change, we first need to transform our economic thinking. Relying on research and development to bring down costs is not an option. The post An energy revolution is possible, but only if leaders get imaginative about how to fund it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We take a closer look at 2021 in the Australian carbon market “by the numbers,” and weigh the implications for 2022 – an election year. The post A closer look at the Australian carbon market in 2021 – a year of records appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Extraordinary:” Leading international weather body says 2021 still ranked among seven warmest years on record, despite cooling effects of consecutive La Niña events. The post Even with La Niña, 2021 ranks as one of hottest years on record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government’s green bank makes 32nd solar farm investment, this time for a 200MW Queensland project that is using bifacial panels and half-cut solar cells. The post CEFC backs half cut solar cells in new drive to slash cost of PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New BloombergNEF research says 2022 is set to mark an inflection point for global green hydrogen investment – provided governments get on board. The post Renewable hydrogen costs “expected to plummet” by 2030 – here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New reports on the transmission and storage of hydrogen identify steps Western Australia will need to take on the road to becoming a global hydrogen powerhouse. The post New reports help power Western Australia’s hydrogen future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infrastructure Capital Group buys majority stake in portfolio of solar projects developed by Providence Asset Group, with “low-risk” option to expand into hydrogen storage. The post ICG buys stake in 40 small solar farms, option to dabble in hydrogen battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ANZ, NAB and Westpac have been criticised for helping to bankroll Woodside’s massive expansion of LNG production, despite their climate pledges. The post Big Australian banks slammed for funding massive gas “carbon bomb” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 240MW/480MWh project proposed by Maoneng for the Mornington Peninsula has been cleared for development by the state government. The post Plans approved for biggest battery storage system in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scotland has awarded 17 leases for the development of nearly 25GW of offshore wind energy projects – roughly half of which will result in floating wind farms. The post Scotland awards mammoth 25GW of offshore and floating offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.