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Technology roadmap shows that Australia's climate plan is to tread water for eternity, while its fossil fuel industries continue their work unabated and unregulated.

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GoodWe is now launching an online purchase function to help customers extend their product warranty conveniently.

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A new IEA report shows the Covid-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history.

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CWP Renewables lodges development application for 400MW wind farm proposed for NSW central-west Renewable Energy Zone, hoping for construction to begin in 2021.

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Cohuna solar farm now complete and awaiting commissioning, as contractor Tempo says it is looking for more opportunities in the solar space.

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The federal government is seeking views on the creation of a 'guarantee of origin' for hydrogen to track emissions and identify its source - wind, solar, gas or coal.

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German-based SINN Power ramps up its bid to offer a robust, modular, and affordable maritime structure to generate renewable energy from waves, wind and solar.

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Construction of 350MW Cleve Hill Solar Park – Britain's largest yet – expected to begin early 2021, with development consent expected from government this week.

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Spark looks to add battery storage to Bomen solar farm, and expand capacity, and is also on lookout for wind and solar projects as international developers retreat from market.

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A new technique to preserve native vegetation and reduce dust will be rolled out during construction of the 280MW Cultana Solar Farm in South Australia.

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Renewables beat gas to second place in Australia's electricity market in 2019. Coal slumps to its lowest share of generation ever, official statistics show.

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Western Power installs first of 10 grid-connected PowerBank "community batteries" in Kalgoorlie-Bolder to support uptake of more solar and help smooth the grid.

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Eden-Monaro by-election to be a test of the Morrison leadership and bushfire response and a local battle fought on issues including climate and renewables.

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The Hazelwood coal-fired power station was demolished just days after the release of Angus Taylor’s tech roadmap paper, and too few people noticed the significance. 

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Chief scientist says Australia will remain dependent on gas power for up to 30 more years because batteries not yet capable of supporting a majority solar and wind grid.

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Spain approves ambitious plan to reach net zero emissions “no later than 2050," including 100% renewable target and a ban on all new fossil fuel projects.

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WA's Hazer Group advances unique renewable hydrogen technology after securing deal from state water utility for supply of wastewater biogas.

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MIT study shows a utility-scale solar storage system made of used EV batteries could offer profitable return on investment and extend battery lives by a decade.

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Morrison government won't be revisiting its 2030 emissions reduction target and we're unlikely to see any commitments to future targets any time soon.

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Morrison government admits its fear-mongering about EVs during election campaign had no basis. Utes can be electric, and EVs can tow things.

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