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The 1GW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in the United Arab Emirates has reportedly begun powering the production of aluminium, a world first.

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First Volvo FL Electric truck lands on Australian shores, destined for trials and evaluation with Australian logistics and supply chain company Linfox.

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Tesla has quietly unveiled its a new standalone solar inverter, based on the technology used in the Powerwall 2, completing its fully-integrated household energy system.

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Victoria government study to examine how solar panels could be used to protect fruit orchards and other food crops from extreme heat events.

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Australian carbon spot price climbs again, as pressure continues to grow for the Morrison government to commit to a more ambitious net-zero emissions target.

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New study finds coordinated state government policies could be key to breaking down the barriers to installing solar for renters.

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How did Germany get its renewables so right – and what stumbling blocks might it encounter still?

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The oil and gas industry has a massive methane problem, and it's going to get worse as COVID19 ramps up demand for fossil fuels.

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Australia's mining and gas companies named as by far the largest backers of Australia's political parties, buying "deeply problematic" influence, new analysis shows.

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Energy Estate to develop “campus-scale” renewable hydrogen plant at Hills International College – a Queensland school specialising in vocational training and golf instruction.

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University of Western Australia researchers deploy second monitoring device off Albany coast, a region that could be an important showroom for wave energy technology.

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Trina Solar Co., Ltd. has recently obtained dual “Environmental Product Declaration” certifications from UL, the global independent safety science certification institute, and EPDItaly.

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OSMI Australia submits final project design for proposed Delburn wind farm, seeking approval to build up to 33 turbines in Victoria's Latrobe Valley.

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With a better picture of the climate-engaged Biden administration, the question for Australia is how the US changes will affect domestic climate politics.

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The Steel River Eco Estate, in the heart of the New South Wales Hunter Region, has unveiled plans to host a 28MW big battery system.

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A Broome shopping centre will feature a 1.2MW of solar and its own battery after gaining clearance from Horizon Power.

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AEMC to fast-track assessment of new rules requiring energy regulators to undertake annual reviews of energy system security risks.

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ASX-listed Vulcan Energy Resources unveils pre-feasibility study for profitable, zero carbon, lithium plant in Germany

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2021 is well underway and is already on track to be another year of climate policy shenanigans - here's what to watch out for this year.

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2020 confirmed as another year ranking amongst the hottest on record. The urgency of reducing emissions only gets higher every day.

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