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This is the Critical Week during which state and federal governments did or did not act firmly and early enough to avoid a devastating health crisis. For many, it is a study, in miniature, of Australia’s response to the climate emergency.

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The Queensland government-owned CleanCo has received approval from the Australian Energy Regulator to provide retail electricity services to large commercial and industrial customers from its growing portfolio of renewables projects. CleanCo applied to the AER for authorisation to sell electricity directly to commercial and industrial customers, as it aims to maximise the value of the...

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Wind output overtakes hydro for first time in Tasmania as state Liberal government plots path to "200 per cent" renewables.

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Star of the South inks a deal with WSP Australia to design the massive 2,000MW offshore wind project’s onshore transmission network and grid connection.

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India has experienced a landmark 25TWh reduction in coal-fired power generation in India, highlighting speed of the energy transition, and its reduced reliance on imports.

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COAG Energy Council to focus on the immediate response to Coronavirus, as energy ministers work to ensure Australia maintains secure energy supplies.

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Australia's only solar panel manufacturer applies for regulatory approval to offer "solar rental" services to homes and small businesses.

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The Impact Investment Group-owned solar farm that fought the Queensland government in the Supreme Court is now sending power to the grid.

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Two solar farms and one wind farm in north Queensland face major cuts in output due to newly discovered "system strength" issues.

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New analysis from Carbon Tracker finds governments and investors risk losing $1 trillion through investments in new coal generation, because it can’t compete with wind and solar.

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Australian Energy Market Operator shifts to highest level of pandemic plan with bulk of its staff working from home, with exception of operators in key control rooms.

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RayGen locks in funding for pilot 4MW/50MWh concentrated solar and storage plant that uses mostly mirrors and water for fully dispatchable power.

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Key technology breakthroughs could see renewable fuels become cost competitive with petrol, diesel and jet fuels within the next two years.

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The addition of a heat pump could be a game-changer for the Model Y driving range in winter.

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Federal government advisory body says Morrison must move quickly on climate change to seize economic opportunities, and to mitigate the growing impacts on Australians.

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Head of renewables investment group to take new role heading energy division at iron ore miner Fortescue Metals, which is playing increasing role in clean energy transition.

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Victorian parliament passes legislation granting the state's energy minister new powers to exempt network investments from RIT-T assessments.

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Copperstring transmission project could unlock huge wind, solar and mineral reserves in Queensland, and save Mt Isa.

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Anglo American, BHP, Fortescue and Hatch join forces to “de-risk and accelerate” production of renewable hydrogen, in bid to help decarbonise mining sector operations.

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New York state tender delivers 1.3GW of wind, solar and storage projects - at an average cost of below $US19/MWh.

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