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On the face of it, NSW wind development looks like an epic policy disaster. Hosts are ready for the party, the bar is open, the music is playing, but no-one has shown up.

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The last of 83 turbines has been installed across a two-stage wind farm part owned by a developer that has had two other projects "called in" by the state LNP government.

The post Final turbine goes up at huge Queensland wind farm, but two projects remain stuck in state planning purgatory appeared first on Renew Economy.

Survey finds that three quarters of landlords either support or do not oppose introducing new energy efficiency standards for renters.

The post Most landlords support minimum energy standards for renters, survey finds appeared first on Renew Economy.

One of Australia's big four aluminium smelters has secured a government bailout alongside a five-year power deal at a "globally competitive and lowest-possible price."

The post Aluminium smelter secures five-year power deal and $200 million state-federal bailout appeared first on Renew Economy.

Too many Australian households are being locked into high energy use, high bills and uncomfortable living, a new policy scorecard has revealed – but some states and territories are much worse than others.

The post Dismal energy efficiency policy is costing Australian households dearly – in some states more than others appeared first on Renew Economy.

Vestas has landed a contract to supply turbines to the biggest wind project to begin construction in Australia in more than two years.

The post Turbine giant lands contract for Australia’s biggest wind project in two years, its second deal in two days appeared first on Renew Economy.

I spent all my working life in coal mines before retiring in 2020. Since then I have become a passionate advocate for establishing renewable industries in areas where coal mines will close.

The post We must plan for coal mine closures, not approve them because we lack a plan  appeared first on Renew Economy.

BoM chart shows giant El Niño climate pattern in the Pacific is nearing record weekly levels.

The post El Niño nears record levels as ocean conditions tilt in unfavourable direction for eastern Australia appeared first on Renew Economy.

Report suggests focus has shifted from how we can leverage rapidly improving emissions measurement technologies, to whether or not they will fit into a clunky, regulatory box.

The post The revolutionary methane detection technology that probably won’t fit into our regulatory box appeared first on Renew Economy.

The Australian Greens has named its new leaders, in a move the party says will offer "fresh leadership" and an answer to the rise of One Nation and the far right.

The post “Staring down the climate crisis:” New Greens leaders promise to take fight to One Nation – and to Labor appeared first on Renew Economy.

Earthworks begins on key substation for the Copperstring transmission line that will unlock some of the country's biggest renewable energy projects and mining province.

The post Earthworks begin on key substation for inland transmission line that could unlock Queensland renewable riches appeared first on Renew Economy.

Technology used to build world's tallest wind turbine, to tap into high altitude winds, similar to the self-lifting tower technology being used by Fortescue's Nabrawind.

The post World’s tallest wind turbine reaches full height of 365 metres atop “telescopic” lattice tower appeared first on Renew Economy.

State-owned utility cuts full-year loss after lifting generation and collecting a one-off insurance payment for the 2021 coal plant explosion that nearly crashed the grid.

The post CS Energy cuts losses with payout for Callide explosion, remains committed to sweating old coal plants appeared first on Renew Economy.

New report shows Germany generated as much solar energy by end of September as in whole of 2025 - and almost three times more than Australia over the same period.

The post Germany smashes PV record, produces three times more solar power than Australia so far this year appeared first on Renew Economy.

Plans by the owner of Australia's biggest wind farm to build a new stand-alone battery, with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt and four hours of storage, join federal queue.

The post Owner of Australia’s largest wind farm seeks federal approval for one of its biggest batteries, in coal country appeared first on Renew Economy.

A new scorecard tracking progress of the renewable energy sector against government targets reveals a crisis of confidence among wind and solar investors.

The post Scorecard reveals crisis of confidence among wind and solar investors, not a lack of capacity appeared first on Renew Economy.

What happened 10 years ago to cause South Australia to go system black? And what would happen today if the conditions that occurred then were to be repeated?

The post It’s been 10 years since the blackout of South Australia – could it happen again? appeared first on Renew Economy.

A four-year grassroots campaign has transformed into a major ARENA-backed pilot to help up to 1,000 Canberra households go electric.

The post SwitchedOn podcast: The inexperienced volunteers who put an entire suburb on the path to electrification appeared first on Renew Economy.

Fossil-fuel proponents have used a 'drop in the ocean' argument over their impact on the climate - a new tool developed by Australian researchers will now hold them to account.

The post Australian researchers launch “breakthrough” online tool to track climate damage of new fossil fuel projects appeared first on Renew Economy.

Australian households have installed a record number of rooftop solar systems and home batteries so far this year, well above official forecasts.

The post Consumers put squeeze on coal as Australian households install record amounts of solar and batteries appeared first on Renew Economy.