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None of Australia's largest resources companies have a plan to transition to producing zero carbon products, a ClimateWorks report had found.

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Morrison's investment in Marinus Link set to unlock investment in new hydro energy plants in Tasmania, as concerns raised about government interventions.

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Renewables arm of Greek industrial company has bought the 75MW Wyalong solar farm in NSW Riverina region from developers ESCO Pacific.

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Morrison steps in to provide $94 million to co-fund development of the Marinus Link undersea cable, as part of a deal struck with the Tasmanian government.

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ING delivers finance to Vena's Wandoan big battery in Queensland, the biggest in that state and its first battery financing in Australia.

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Vestas secures contract to supply and install wind turbines at new 97MW wind project in Victoria.

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A 120kWh energy storage system made up of nine used Nissan Leaf electric vehicle batteries is set to be trialed on a remote regional grid in New Zealand.

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Australia condemned to continue in slow lane of global transition to electric vehicles after leaked copy of federal government's "future fuels" discussion paper reveals "do nothing" strategy

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Passing ultra-strict and first-of-its-kind testing, industry first to receive Quality Control PV testing certification from TÜV Rheinland.

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Tesla has delivered the refreshed Model 3 design and accessories in Australia - moving beyond chrome, and delivering increased range along with other new features.

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Leading Australian research institutions to share in more than $20 million in new funding to accelerate solar energy and sustainable agriculture research.

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Taylor intervenes in RERT market to pay smelter to act like a "big battery", but not in the way that energy experts have been advocating.

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Wirsol puts 300 sheep to graze among the panels of its Gannawarra solar farm, as part of a trial to help manage vegetation at the site in Victoria.

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Resources minister Keith Pitt moves to protect the fossil fuel industry from 'blacklisting', calls for parliamentary inquiry.

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Concerns around "random" grid connection issues and unpredictable federal policy dampen renewables investment confidence, CEC finds. Thank goodness for the states.

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Morrison's hollow climate rhetoric falls flat with world leaders, as Australia left further behind following new pledges at weekend climate summit.

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Western Power seeks another 50MW of battery storage to avoid network costs and boost penetration of renewables in WA's main grid.

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The Federal government's lack of policy has destroyed significant functionality of the National Electricity Market, and there is a growing risk of disorderly coal closures.

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On Friday it was confirmed that Australia has not been offered a speaking slot at the Climate United Nations’ Ambition Summit. This should not come as a surprise. The Climate Ambition Summit is, as the name would suggest, all about climate ambition – where Australia is decidedly lacking. Earlier this week, Australia was ranked second last...

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Queensland government says interest in building out the state's renewable energy zones "shattered expectations," with 192 projects put forward.

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