# renew (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover renew. Page: Feed: --- ## [Australia’s first environmental standards promise protection – but raise concerns](https://reneweconomy.com.au/australias-first-environmental-standards-promise-protection-but-raise-concerns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=australias-first-environmental-standards-promise-protection-but-raise-concerns) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson · Renew Economy_ Tougher rules to protect Australia's environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed. The post Australia’s first environmental standards promise protection – but raise concerns appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Energy Insiders Podcast: El Niño is coming](https://reneweconomy.com.au/el-nino-is-coming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-nino-is-coming) _2026-08-21 · Energy Insiders Podcast · Renew Economy_ Karl Braganza, head of research at the BoM, explains El Niño and what it means for Australia. Plus: Peter Hannam joins us to discuss New England, new projects, the future of transmission lines and news of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: El Niño is coming appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Gas is getting left behind as solar-charged batteries step in to the breach](https://reneweconomy.com.au/gas-is-getting-left-behind-as-solar-charged-batteries-step-in-to-the-breach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gas-is-getting-left-behind-as-solar-charged-batteries-step-in-to-the-breach) _2026-08-21 · Ray Wills & Peter Newman · Renew Economy_ Freshly minted NEM data shows solar-charged batteries discharging at record levels, helping lower wholesale prices and steadily reducing the grid’s dependence on peaky and expensive gas generation. The post Gas is getting left behind as solar-charged batteries step in to the breach appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Batteries have flattened the solar duck curve, and their profit margins at the same time](https://reneweconomy.com.au/batteries-have-flattened-the-solar-duck-curve-and-their-profit-margins-at-the-same-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=batteries-have-flattened-the-solar-duck-curve-and-their-profit-margins-at-the-same-time) _2026-08-21 · Giles Parkinson · Renew Economy_ It is now well established that the combination of new renewables and the huge growth of grid and household batteries has contributed to a significant fall in wholesale electricity prices in Australia’s main grid over the past year. What is less understood is the impact that it is having on profit margins, particularly for big \[…\] The post Batteries have flattened the solar duck curve, and their… ## [New renewables pilot seeks to generate power, and financial returns, for First Nations communities](https://reneweconomy.com.au/new-renewables-pilot-seeks-to-generate-power-and-financial-returns-for-first-nations-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-renewables-pilot-seeks-to-generate-power-and-financial-returns-for-first-nations-communities) _2026-08-21 · Rachel Williamson · Renew Economy_ Remote First Nations renewable energy projects are a complicated sell to investors, but a new government pilot will help bring two to financial close. The post New renewables pilot seeks to generate power, and financial returns, for First Nations communities appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Sod turned at first Hunter REZ project – a solar farm and battery at site of former coal mine](https://reneweconomy.com.au/sod-turned-at-first-hunter-rez-project-a-solar-farm-and-battery-at-site-of-former-coal-mine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sod-turned-at-first-hunter-rez-project-a-solar-farm-and-battery-at-site-of-former-coal-mine) _2026-08-21 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ Sod turned at first major solar and battery project to connect to new REZ, at site of former coal mine, as Swedish developer adds another project to its portfolio. The post Sod turned at first Hunter REZ project – a solar farm and battery at site of former coal mine appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Construction starts on AC-coupled battery to “unlock full potential” of operating solar farm](https://reneweconomy.com.au/construction-starts-on-ac-coupled-battery-to-unlock-full-potential-of-operating-solar-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=construction-starts-on-ac-coupled-battery-to-unlock-full-potential-of-operating-solar-farm) _2026-08-21 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ Construction has started on a two-hour big battery that is being coupled with an existing solar farm and will share its connection to the grid in northern Victoria. The post Construction starts on AC-coupled battery to “unlock full potential” of operating solar farm appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [“Prices have doubled”: Farmers turn to wind and solar to make fertiliser, and change dialogue about renewables](https://reneweconomy.com.au/prices-have-doubled-farmers-turn-to-wind-and-solar-to-make-fertiliser-and-change-conversation-about-renewables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prices-have-doubled-farmers-turn-to-wind-and-solar-to-make-fertiliser-and-change-conversation-about-renewables) _2026-08-21 · Giles Parkinson · Renew Economy_ Surging cost of diesel and fertiliser has farmers turning to wind and solar to make their own products, and is changing the conversation about renewables in regions. The post “Prices have doubled”: Farmers turn to wind and solar to make fertiliser, and change dialogue about renewables appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Do wind turbines make droughts worse? A new study says they do not](https://reneweconomy.com.au/do-wind-turbines-make-droughts-worse-a-new-study-says-they-do-not/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-wind-turbines-make-droughts-worse-a-new-study-says-they-do-not) _2026-08-20 · Rachel Williamson · Renew Economy_ By mixing different air layers, wind turbines can make surface air temperatures slightly warmer at night but they don't cause long term soil drying. The post Do wind turbines make droughts worse? A new study says they do not appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Grid battery next to Australia’s biggest solar farm nears completion, as PV curtailment eases](https://reneweconomy.com.au/grid-battery-next-to-australias-biggest-solar-farm-nears-completion-as-pv-curtailment-eases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grid-battery-next-to-australias-biggest-solar-farm-nears-completion-as-pv-curtailment-eases) _2026-08-20 · Giles Parkinson · Renew Economy_ Large battery being built next to the country biggest solar project near completion, as grid curtailment eases for PV production. The post Grid battery next to Australia’s biggest solar farm nears completion, as PV curtailment eases appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/exuZzbfI0TQS) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Not a “bunch of yokels:” City mayor lays down “no water, no REZ” demands as region turns dry](https://reneweconomy.com.au/not-a-bunch-of-yokels-armidale-mayor-lays-down-no-water-no-rez-demands-as-region-turns-dry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=not-a-bunch-of-yokels-armidale-mayor-lays-down-no-water-no-rez-demands-as-region-turns-dry) _2026-08-20 · Peter Hannam · Renew Economy_ City mayor says New England renewable zone depends on state government support for major water upgrade, and says overwhelming majority supports energy transition. The post Not a “bunch of yokels:” City mayor lays down “no water, no REZ” demands as region turns dry appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Wind and solar investors relieved after Greens and cross-bench win 10-year reprieve on new tax on renewables](https://reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-solar-investors-relieved-after-greens-and-cross-bench-win-10-year-reprieve-on-new-tax-on-renewables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wind-and-solar-investors-relieved-after-greens-and-cross-bench-win-10-year-reprieve-on-new-tax-on-renewables) _2026-08-20 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ Under pressure from all sides, Federal Labor agrees to put more of a buffer between its CGT reforms and foreign investors in renewables, adding another decade to the 50 per cent discount. The post Wind and solar investors relieved after Greens and cross-bench win 10-year reprieve on new tax on renewables appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [“Trucks, chargers, batteries and green energy:” Fortescue throws AI and data centres into mix in pursuit of real zero](https://reneweconomy.com.au/trucks-chargers-batteries-and-green-energy-fortescue-throws-ai-and-data-centres-into-mix-in-pursuit-of-real-zero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trucks-chargers-batteries-and-green-energy-fortescue-throws-ai-and-data-centres-into-mix-in-pursuit-of-real-zero) _2026-08-20 · Giles Parkinson · Renew Economy_ Fortescue settles bill over abandoned electrolyser factory, claims to be biggest builder of solar in Australia as it pursues zero emissions for its mines, green iron and data centres The post “Trucks, chargers, batteries and green energy:” Fortescue throws AI and data centres into mix in pursuit of real zero appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Chinese solar inverter executive says tea bag bribe a “cultural thing”, must now leave the country](https://reneweconomy.com.au/chinese-solar-inverter-executive-says-tea-bag-bribe-a-cultural-thing-must-now-leave-the-country/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-solar-inverter-executive-says-tea-bag-bribe-a-cultural-thing-must-now-leave-the-country) _2026-08-20 · Rex Martinich · Renew Economy_ A Chinese solar energy businessman hid a $20,000 cash bribe in a gift of tea and offered it to a Commonwealth official, saying it was a "cultural thing". The post Chinese solar inverter executive says tea bag bribe a “cultural thing”, must now leave the country appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Gas pipeline giant to add another large solar farm and big battery to remote mining region’s power supply](https://reneweconomy.com.au/gas-pipeline-giant-to-add-another-large-solar-farm-and-big-battery-to-remote-mining-regions-power-supply/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gas-pipeline-giant-to-add-another-large-solar-farm-and-big-battery-to-remote-mining-regions-power-supply) _2026-08-20 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ Australia's largest gas pipeline company will build a new off-grid solar and battery project, to deliver more reliable and lower cost power to copper, gold, and silver mine. The post Gas pipeline giant to add another large solar farm and big battery to remote mining region’s power supply appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [“Bikies, criminals, strippers”: Shadow energy minister leaves industry crowd perplexed by speech and gas pledge](https://reneweconomy.com.au/bikies-criminals-strippers-shadow-energy-minister-leaves-industry-crowd-confused-after-speech-and-gas-pledge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bikies-criminals-strippers-shadow-energy-minister-leaves-industry-crowd-confused-after-speech-and-gas-pledge) _2026-08-20 · Rachel Williamson · Renew Economy_ Shadow energy minister David Davis took a Gippsland conference crowd on a journey this week, linking major energy projects to the state's Big Build corruption scandal. The post “Bikies, criminals, strippers”: Shadow energy minister leaves industry crowd perplexed by speech and gas pledge appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Solar Insiders Podcast: Why recycling used PV panels is not always the best option](https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-insiders-podcast-why-recycling-used-pv-panels-is-not-always-the-best-option/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solar-insiders-podcast-why-recycling-used-pv-panels-is-not-always-the-best-option) _2026-08-20 · Solar Insiders Podcast · Renew Economy_ Michelle McCann from PV Lab explains why we need to get used modules off Facebook and onto a real market for second-life solar. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Why recycling used PV panels is not always the best option appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [World’s largest offshore wind farm to also feature first directly integrated grid-scale battery](https://reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-to-also-feature-first-directly-integrated-grid-scale-battery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-to-also-feature-first-directly-integrated-grid-scale-battery) _2026-08-20 · Joshua S Hill · Renew Economy_ The world's biggest offshore wind project will also be the first to have grid-scale battery storage integrated into its transmission connection. The post World’s largest offshore wind farm to also feature first directly integrated grid-scale battery appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [The most significant structural reform to Australia’s NEM in a generation – but will financiers actually bank it?](https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-esems-contract-co-design-paradox-will-financiers-actually-bank-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-esems-contract-co-design-paradox-will-financiers-actually-bank-it) _2026-08-20 · Jamie Guthrie · Renew Economy_ The Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) is the most significant structural reform to the NEM in a generation. But is it bankable? The post The most significant structural reform to Australia’s NEM in a generation – but will financiers actually bank it? appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BgqV1zH1uZFV) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [“Significant shift:” Batteries are capping electricity prices and helping to bust the energy market cartel](https://reneweconomy.com.au/significant-shift-batteries-are-capping-electricity-prices-and-helping-to-bust-the-energy-market-cartel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=significant-shift-batteries-are-capping-electricity-prices-and-helping-to-bust-the-energy-market-cartel) _2026-08-19 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ A near tripling of installed battery capacity and increasingly diverse ownership of solar and wind generators is pushing down electricity prices and boosting market competition, a new report has found. The post “Significant shift:” Batteries are capping electricity prices and helping to bust the energy market cartel appeared first on Renew Economy.