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Victorian Greens call for upgrades to Portland smelter to run as a "reverse battery" as part of a 'green new deal' for the Covid-19 hit state.

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AEMO says registration of biggest solar farm in West Murray region a major step forward for local grid.

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Solar-powered mini-grids can play a “critical role” in delivering universal electricity access across the globe, as they present smarter, cheaper options to main grid.

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Luxury car tax on low and zero emissions cars in Australia is quietly relaxed, giving EVs bigger break than fossil fuel cars for first time in decade.

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A new report published this week has shown how solar-powered mini-grids could play a “critical role” in delivering universal electricity access across the globe.

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Independent MP calls for conscience vote on zero carbon bill as a pathway to stronger climate targets and to kick start green economy recovery.

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The Morrison government has claimed success in meeting Australia’s targets under the Kyoto Protocol, which came to an end on Wednesday, despite three decades of relative inaction and stalling from successive federal governments. The truth is – despite the protestations of energy and emissions reduction Angus Taylor – that the dial has barely moved on...

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City of Sydney now running on 100 per cent renewables, as power begins flowing from regional solar and wind projects.

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Genex extends deadline for debt financing deal as it seeks to land an equity partner for Kidston pumped hydro project and lock in transmission agreement.

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Chesapeake Energy, the poster child of the US shale revolution and the so-called “Google of oil and gas” has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court.

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Report reveals new-build renewable energy is already cheaper than already operating coal plans across much of the planet, and sets out a plan for a just transition.

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Two more electric vehicle models are almost ready to enter the Australian auto market, which has been sorely lacking in choice for those wanting to make the switch to zero emissions transport.

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Vestas says it has won a 210MW contract for a wind farm to be built by late 2021 - almost certainly the big wind-solar hybrid planned for Port Augusta in South Australia.

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Transgrid says renewables key to cost falls in NSW, while research group says the pace of investment will need to accelerate significantly in coming years.

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Nine new solar farm proposals and two new big batteries unveiled in flood of applications to South Australia energy regulator.

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City of Adelaide reaches 100 per cent renewables target under deal with Flow Power that will combine wind and two new solar plants.

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US start-up Orison, backed by Origin Energy, hopes to unveil its "plug and play" battery storage that it describes as just another appliance that can be plugged into the wall.

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Western Australia trial that will offer virtual home energy storage installs 464kWh Tesla battery system in Top 20 Perth solar suburb of Port Kennedy.

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In a gift to voters ahead of the Eden Monaro by-election, the Morrison government waves through environmental approval for Snowy 2.0.

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Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has decided to invest in a new polluting coal power project: Jawa 9 and 10 in Indonesia.

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