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Australia’s distributed renewables base could treble and more than 26GW of grid-scale renewables will be needed as the Australian electricity market evolves over the next two decades, a comprehensive review conducted by the country’s market operator has concluded.

A renewable energy project that could provide up to 20% of Singapore’s electricity needs has been fast tracked by the Australian government.

Nine solar projects in North Queensland have been told their output could be cut to zero due to power system strength issues in the state.

Western Australia will invest AU$56.3 million (US$40.11 million) in solar power as part of a new renewable energy plan designed to kickstart the state’s economy following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seven companies have been shortlisted for funding from a AU$70 million pot to help green hydrogen projects in Australia.

Australia has the potential to create up to 15,000 jobs in large-scale renewable energy, including solar and wind farms, an analysis commissioned by the Climate Council says.

The University of Queensland has completed a new solar facility that will enable it to offset 100% of its electricity use with renewable power produced from its own assets.

Plans to develop an 8GW renewable energy zone (REZ) in New South Wales, the Australian state’s second, have been billed as the biggest commitment to clean energy in its history.

An influx of renewables in Australia is driving thermal generation off the grid faster than expected, according to analysts Fitch Solutions.

Chinese module manufacturer JinkoSolar has confirmed a 100MW order with Australia-based distributor Blue Sun Group for its Cheetah Plus modules.