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Australia's biggest clean energy industry event, All-Energy Australia 2020, has been cancelled as the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic takes hold in Victoria.

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Marking 10 years since agreement on carbon price, former PM Julia Gillard says its short lived success could be a source of optimism.

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Engie deploys an innovative PPA to cut energy costs and emissions with solar power, in a deal with resources company Weir Minerals.

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World’s largest privately owned coal company finally acknowledges a long-apparent reality: Thermal coal mines in US have little value and not much of a future.

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Origin Energy gets ARENA support for 'smart charger' trial, to allow energy companies to remotely monitor and optimise EV charging.

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For all its success, there is a dark side to the big solar sector. And it came to the fore again this week when a leading sub-contractor filed for administration.

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GoodWe has always maintained a Safety First policy. GoodWe’s inverter solutions are efficient, easy to install, safe, and reliable, helping you achieve a faster return on investment.

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Michael Shellenberger has been downplaying climate risks since 2010 if not earlier - his luke-warmism is reheated.

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Western Australia government launches study into feasibility of producing wind turbine components locally – a first for the state and a rarity for Australia.

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Owners and developers of half a dozen solar farms are scrambling to put in place contingency measures to deal with the collapse of a leading contracting group.

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SA energy minister gives reassurance that no mortarium on new rooftop solar is being considered, but warns curtailment may be necessary to avoid 'negative demand'.

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Electric and hybrid vehicle sales remain the only bright lights in slumping Australian auto industry, but remain a tiny part of the new car market.

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Fortescue Metals Group is gearing up to test whether it can run its Pilbara-based Christmas Creek iron ore mine on solar, alone, during the day.

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Iberdrola successfully gains control of ASX-listed Infigen Energy, after its takeover offer is accepted by more than 50 per cent of shareholdings.

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BP's commitment to massive investment in renewables and EVs, and a huge fall in oil production, hailed as significant step for the oil industry.

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Global gold miner says it's looking to “bolt-on” renewables at more of its Western Australian mining operations, including the addition of wind turbines at Granny Smith.

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CEFC looks to replicate's Australia's success in large-scale solar in the emerging green hydrogen sector, and is ready to step in for grid investments.

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Goldwind wins contract to supply two wind turbines to hybrid renewables and battery storage project that aims to meet half the electricity needs of W.A. town of Esperance.

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State and Territory energy ministers again looking to sidestep Morrison government on energy policy, saying it's possible to cut emissions without the Feds.

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SMA’s AC-coupled storage solution is now even more versatile to suit the Australian and New Zealand market needs.

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