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The 200MW Wellington solar farm in central NSW has started sending small amounts of power to the grid.

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Steel giant BlueScope to invest $20m in pivot towards local manufacturing of wind and solar components, anticipating a surge of demand in NSW.

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Grattan Institute argues gas will only ever play a part role in Australia's electricity system, and Morrison should cease 'indulging in wishful thinking'.

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The NSW government's renewable plan signals the death knell for many coal generators, and even the Loy Yang generators in Victoria will be struggling by 2030.

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AGL unveils plans to replace a major gas generator in South Australia with a 250MW big battery and the longest storage capacity in Australia to date.

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Molong solar farm welcomed to the NSW grid this week, alongside the Sunraysia solar farm, the Collector wind farm, and the Wellington solar farm.

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Transcript from the Energy Insiders podcast on November 13 with Tilt CEO Doein Campbell.

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Tilt Renewables CEO Deion Campbell explains why wind farms are better value than solar right now, and challenges at Dundonnell. Plus: Big renewable visions from NSW and Fortescue.

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International renewables developer announces acquisition of 115MW Metz solar farm, set for construction the New South Wales New England region.

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The clean energy sector has urged the Energy Security Board to finally kill-off the controversial COGATI reforms once and for all.

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AEMC extends the consultation window for contentious plan to allow network charges on homes connecting solar and storage to the grid.

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Western Australia wind farms take top positions in latest table assessing performance of Australia's wind projects.

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Morrison isn't cornered. He's surrounded. What happens now that both the world and the states are leaving him behind?

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BoM issues wake up call with latest 'State of the Climate' report, warning Australia on track for more extreme heat, bushfires and coral reef destruction.

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South Australia's controversial electric vehicle tax faces defeat in state parliament after Labor vows to vote against the move.

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Victorian government called on to intervene over 'out-dated' network access fees, that could jeopardise the roll-out of new EV fast-chargers.

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Tough new gas standards in Europe might revoke the 'transition fuel' label for gas. How does Australia fare?

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Clean energy sector raises concerns that new foreign affairs laws could impose new regulatory burdens on wind and solar projects, and stymie new investment.

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Mick de Brenni appointed Queensland minister for energy, renewables and hydrogen. Australia's first dedicated minister for hydrogen.

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AEMO to help establish new renewable energy zones in Victoria, as part of $3.5bn of network projects to help smooth transition to 50% renewables by 2030.

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