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NSW Coalition promises an extra $323 million on storage, rooftop solar and small batteries, while Labor proposes new $1 billion state body modelled on CEFC.

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Vast Solar’s Craig Wood on why concentrated solar power can finally have its day in the sun, plus its Port Augusta project and NY listing plans.

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NSW pilot program to guide how homes and communities can kick out gas and use rooftop solar and electric cookers, water and heating systems.

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Enel Green Power is making first concrete pours at its first Australian wind farm, just in time for visit of global CEO.

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China installed 125GW of new wind and solar capacity in 2022, and now generates enough wind and solar to meet demands of every home, but not industry.

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Victoria becomes first state grid to experience average negative wholesale electricity prices for whole week, thanks to wind and solar and low demand.

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Networks say putting emissions reduction into grid objective will be useless without a rapid change in the rules, and could delay upgrades for solar, EVs and batteries.

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Local council votes in favour of contentious Robbins Island wind farm, to "generate the electricity that allows you to cook your toast in the morning."

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New study offers a stark reminder that an energy system highly reliant on fossil fuels perpetuates energy-security risks and accelerates climate change.

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With the threat of more frequent storms of increasing intensity, is it time to concede that overhead powerlines just won't cut it?

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Shh, the grown-ups are talking! Bowen declines Greens' offer on coal and gas ban, but wants to continue "sensible negotiations." Can a middle ground be found?

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Momentum is building for Australia’s rapid switch to a renewables grid. But how to unlock the capital required given the regulatory, policy and market risks?

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Up to 12,000 solar panels sent to Turkey, including to power temporary shelters to provide lighting, heating, telephone chargers and refrigerators.

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The European Union has finally published its official legal definition of renewable hydrogen, including a strict "additionality" clause.

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Yet another research project investigates the benefits – and challenges – of optimising land use by pairing solar farms with agricultural crops.

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Sod turned on Japan-backed pilot electrolyser plant that aims to be shipped low-cost green hydrogen from SA to Indonesia by the end of the year.

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Origin says it is close to signing a deal for the massive Eraring battery, but there is still uncertainty about the final closure date of the country's biggest coal plant.

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French nuclear energy giant EDF buys massive floating offshore wind project in Australia that it plans to build in stages.

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Climate Council weighs in as debate intensifies over proposed safeguard mechanism reforms and the credibility of carbon offset schemes takes another big hit.

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Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest is passionate about his companies' decarbonisation progress, and damning of those who are not "up to speed."

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