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China solar juggernaut hurtles towards 1,000GW of installed capacity by 2026

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New modelling shows China will this year pass the 500GW mark for total installed solar capacity – and then double that milestone by the end of 2026. The post China solar juggernaut hurtles towards 1,000GW of installed capacity by 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Do we really need Eraring when we’ll have more big batteries by 2026?

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The post Do we really need Eraring when we’ll have more big batteries by 2026? There will be enough wind, solar and battery storage to fill up the Eraring sized hole in the grid. But will NSW Labor be governed by the dictates of radio shock jocks and newspaper headlines? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s first offshore wind auction could open within months, contracts awarded by end of 2026

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The post Australia’s first offshore wind auction could open within months, contracts awarded by end of 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Victoria energy minister says government making good progress towards first offshore wind auction, despite port infrastructure setback.

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Coalition refuses to back Australia and Pacific Island nations hosting 2026 UN climate summit

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Coalition refuses to commit to backing the 2026 UN climate summit that Australia's current government wants to host with Pacific Island nations. The post Coalition refuses to back Australia and Pacific Island nations hosting 2026 UN climate summit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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W.A. to spend $220 million to keep failed coal mine on line till 2026

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to spend $220 million to keep failed coal mine on line till 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy. government to spend $220 million to ensure failed coal mine stays open long enough to build replacement wind, solar and battery storage capacity. The post W.A.

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NBN inks 10-year contract with new solar farm in race to 100 pct renewables by 2026

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The post NBN inks 10-year contract with new solar farm in race to 100 pct renewables by 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy. NBN Co signs its third renewable Power Purchase Agreement – a 10-year deal that will help to underwrite the construction of a new 120MW solar farm.

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Verizon Innovative Learning Reaches 8.5 Million Students, Adds 34 Schools for 2025–2026 School Year

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Participating schools receive devices, including tablets and laptops, as well as up to a four-year Verizon data plan for every student and teacher. Schools also receive a subsidy for a full-time technology coach to support teachers in effectively integrating technology into learning.