article thumbnail

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

Renew Economy

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.

363
363
article thumbnail

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

Renew Economy

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.

349
349
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Renew Economy

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.

232
232
article thumbnail

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

Renew Economy

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.

275
275
article thumbnail

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

Renew Economy

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.

297
297
article thumbnail

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

Renew Economy

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.

278
278
article thumbnail

Gas peaking plant edges ahead with target of 35% renewable hydrogen mix by 2026

Renew Economy

The post Gas peaking plant edges ahead with target of 35% renewable hydrogen mix by 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy. CS Energy locks in key equipment supply deal for "hydrogen ready" gas peaking plant at Kogan Creek, which it plans to transition to 100% renewables.

241
241