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More competition emerging in the electric ute market, this time from Ohio-based auto maker Workhorse.

The post Workhorse planning all electric ute to take on Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It will likely be another 6 weeks before the NEG is decided, but Coalition is refusing to cede any ground on flexibility to the Labor states.

The post NEG to stew for another six weeks, as states demand “flexibility” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla tells Senate inquiry it would consider making EVs in Australia - if the market was big enough.

The post Tesla to consider making electric cars in Australia if ‘opportunity arises’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The UK heatwave has been good for aerial archaeologists spotting hidden treasures in the dry fields.

AEMO report notes that more renewables in the second quarter meant lower gas and coal output, lower prices, and lower emissions.

The post Hydro, wind and solar output rises as gas generation slumps appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infratil Limited and Mercury NZ Limited have today announced their intention to make a full takeover offer for Tilt Renewables Limited, Infratil and Mercury already respectively hold or control 51.04% and 19.99% of the Tilt Renewables shares.

The post Infratil and Mercury to make full takeover offer for Tilt Renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scottish researches claim breakthrough in flow battery technology that could see electric vehicles being charged in a fraction of the time of current standards.

The post Scottish battery ‘breakthrough’ could charge electric cars in seconds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infigen Energy to install 25MW/52MWh Tesla Powerpack battery storage system at its Lake Bonney wind farm in South Australia.

The post Tesla big battery to be installed at Lake Bonney wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Gupta confirms plans for 1GW of dispatchable renewables at ground-breaking ceremony at new Cultana solar project, a day after Coalition agree to NEG policy that models zero new investment in large-scale renewables and storage over next decade.

The post Gupta launches 1GW renewable plan at Cultana solar project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Researchers reveal how chemicals in some vegetables can prevent bowel cancer.

It's time for another question from our listeners. This fortnight we try to help out Mick in Brisbane, who asks, "Does battery storage for solar power make sense now? Or should we hold off for a little longer?"

The urban heat island effect, and the impact it's having on our quality of life, is not just evident in our cities but also our towns. In our third part of Whatever the Weather, we discuss the ways we can turn those rising temperatures around before they severely affect population across the country.

The urban heat island effect, and the impact it's having on our quality of life, is not just evident in our cities but also our towns. In our third part of Whatever the Weather, we discuss the ways we can turn those rising temperatures around before they severely affect population across the country.

Construction of the 48-turbine Cattle Hill Wind Farm commenced recently, with the project aiming to be fully operational in 2019. The project is expected to have up to 150 jobs on site during construction peaks on site and employ up to 10 permanent staff when operational.

The post Cattle Hill wind farm information centre now open in Bothwell appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Heatwaves can cause a large number of deaths, especially when vulnerable groups are unprepared and are not acclimatised to hot temperatures. Thomas Longden, Senior Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Renewable energy investment is gathering steam throughout the world. Australia's National Energy Guarantee policy should be made agile enough to jump on board, because this runaway train won't stop. Ken Baldwin, Director, Energy Change Institute, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Bullish sentiment in recent months could help counteract weaker underlying fundamentals in Tuesday’s WCI auction, while Ontario’s departure from the programme will continue to limit price increases over the next decade, according to analysts.

The annual exhibition, which is part of Hobart’s Antarctica festival is back on with its chilly, majestic imagery. The winner this year is Sydney’s Sam Edmonds with his striking photo of a gentoo penguin in the snow. The show is currently being exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s Basement Bond Store Gallery.

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Politicians and farmers say water should be diverted to crops to keep herds alive

There are growing calls for the federal and state governments to start selling government-owned environmental water entitlements to farmers to alleviate the drought and to keep livestock alive.

But the proposals would see wetlands and river courses starved of water with potential environmental stress from the drought exacerbated by the diversion of water onto farmland.

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