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Queensland has more solar capacity installed than any other state, and it is pushing down day-time wholesale prices. The post Queensland solar is booming and pushing down daytime electricity prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Opinion: ¶ “Batteries, Hydro, Hydrogen: What are Australia’s Best Options for Renewable Storage?” • New analysis of energy storage technologies commissioned by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency suggests that the cost of storage is lower than most people might think. There is no one best technology, but several are cheaper than fossil fuels. [RenewEconomy] World: […]

Macalister Demonstration Farm says 61kW solar install will pay for itself in six years – and opens the door for new benefits and greater productivity. The post Solar a “no-brainer” for Victorian dairy co-op – batteries next appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The World Bank won’t touch it. But the Morrison government has indicated it will do pretty much anything to ensure the answer to whatever question asked – is coal. The post Is this the Coalition swansong? Just one more coal plant for the road appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The more renewables – and particularly solar – capacity comes on-line, the lower the profitability for baseload generators. Just ask California. The post Rise of renewables dooms baseload generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Goldwind Australia’s Cattle Hill Wind Farm to install cutting edge eagle detection technology, in effort to protect endangered Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle. The post Tasmania wind farm Australia’s first to use eagle protection technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With an estimated two million new homes to be built in Victoria between now and 2050, Sustainability Victoria has released a new six-step guide to help Victorians design and construct energy efficient homes. The post Six steps to an energy efficient home appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Are we on the verge of too much solar? Probably, yes, if you’re the existing owner of an electricity generator. But probably not for everyone else. And certainly not if you are concerned about global warming. The post Too much solar? Too much for whom, exactly? appeared first on RenewEconomy.