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by Karin Stark on August 3, 2026 at 4:42 am

The best renewable energy projects won't be the ones that replace farming. They'll be the ones that work with farming. The post Renewables and electrification help build farm resilience amidst the fuel and fertiliser crisis appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Energy Insiders Podcast on August 3, 2026 at 4:31 am

Goldwind’s John Titchen explains why and how all new wind turbines could come with their own battery. Plus: Lily D’Ambrosio resigns, the best of ACES and some new contracts. The post A battery with every wind turbine | Energy Insiders appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Ray Wills & Peter Newman on August 3, 2026 at 4:20 am

Isn’t there something better that we should be doing than ensuring we have full tanks of diesel and petrol? The reform task isn't storing more oil — it's exiting it. The post A new oil refinery commissioned in the mid-2030s is just burning money that makes emissions appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Rachel Williamson on August 3, 2026 at 3:16 am

The site which was going to host the iterations of Australia's concentrated solar power dream may now be the home of a data centre. The post Thermal battery company chasing 1 GW data centre deal for site once earmarked for giant solar towers appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Sophie Vorrath on August 3, 2026 at 3:06 am

Major NZ government review finds "no good reason" for preventing Kiwis from using plug-in solar, and may make it legal within a year. Will Australia follow? The post “If they’re good enough for Germany…” New Zealand set to beat Australia to legalising plug-in solar appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Giles Parkinson on August 3, 2026 at 3:02 am

Bowen says he has yet to see new Snowy 2.0 costings, as nine-month re-assessment runs over time, and maybe even over budget. The post “I haven’t received it:” 9-month cost review of over-budget and delayed Snowy 2.0 project runs over time appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Rachel Williamson on August 3, 2026 at 1:25 am

Renewable energy developer says contracts with data centres offer more certainty than CIS, while grid manager says it isn't "scared" of the sector anymore. The post “I would choose the data centre:” Renewable energy boss says firm off-taker deals preferable to CIS appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Giles Parkinson on August 2, 2026 at 10:12 pm

Massive 520 megawatt battery proposed for historic grazing property near Canberra. The post Massive 520 MW battery proposed for historic sheep and cattle station near Canberra appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Staff Reporters on August 2, 2026 at 6:41 pm

New CEO at Western Power, new additions at Renew Economy, Fortescue, Buildings Alive, Grant Thornton and ECA, a new boss for the CEFC and key departure from BNEF. The post Grid Connections 2026: Who’s going where and doing what in Australia’s green energy transition appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent on August 2, 2026 at 3:46 pm

Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installationsSolar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills.Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of the country’s electricity after some parts of the UK recorded almost twice the average sunshine hours for the time of year. Continue reading... […]

by Sophie Vorrath on August 2, 2026 at 2:09 pm

Months-long grid connection delays and costs that up to six times higher than originally quoted are among a bevy of barriers stopping commercial and industrial sector from going solar, new report finds. The post “It’s time to switch it on:” How to unlock a commercial rooftop PV power station equal to 10 coal plants appeared first on Renew Economy. […]

by Emma Penrod on July 31, 2026 at 3:00 pm

With four weeks left in the legislative session, CEO Pedro Pizarro acknowledged the possibility California lawmakers will not pass wildfire liability reforms this year. […]

by Guardian community team on July 31, 2026 at 2:52 pm

We would like to hear from people who have recently installed renewable energy sources in their home, or considered doing soGreat Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, with most of the new panels going onto household rooftops rather than large-scale solar farms.The government’s data also shows a rise in households turning to other low-carbon technology: applications to the boiler upgrade scheme, […]

by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent on July 31, 2026 at 9:00 am

Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against IranGreat Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, as households turn to rooftop panels to help cut their energy bills.An analysis of the government’s official figures shows that Great Britain added 142,536 solar installations in the first six months of the year, putting it on track to top […]

by Marlene Wilden on July 30, 2026 at 4:57 pm

A final order in the case could offer an early template for other large behind-the-meter loads, requiring rapid curtailment during grid emergencies while limiting participation in demand response programs. […]