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Morrison government's commitment to energy 'technology roadmap' undermined as DFAT reneges on funding for research hub for clean energy transition.

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Tesla's dominant position in the Australian electric car market continues to grow, as it claims 80% of new EV sales to date in 2020 and Australian EV market climbs to around 17,600 vehicles.

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NSW upper house committee recommends that proposed protections for coal mines from emissions impacts in planning decisions be scrapped.

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A 2.9% fall in UK CO2 emissions in 2019 brings total reduction to 29% over decade since 2010, even as the economy grew by one-fifth.

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Windlab’s David Osmond looks at transmission and storage needs for high renewables grid, while ANU’s Bjorn Sturmberg focuses on battery technology.

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CSIRO spin-off Windlab looks to Africa for renewables growth, after a horror year in Australia characterised by project delays and write-downs.

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Vestas has received the first order for its new V155-3.3MW wind turbine designed for low and ultra-low wind conditions.

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University of New South Wales to divest from fossil fuels by 2025, in line with Paris climate agreement and to carry on "fine legacy" of its world-leading solar pioneers.

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ClimateWorks, ASBEC and ISCA team up to release issues paper that aims to develop a vision for infrastructure under a zero carbon world.

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UK government announces onshore wind will be eligible to compete in the country’s next renewable auction, four years after it was barred from taking part.

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Krannich Solar, one of the leading wholesalers for photovoltaics, has signed a cooperation agreement with GoodWe for the worldwide sale of their products.

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Conservative committee members made a rare show of unity in recommending the repeal of state laws banning uranium mining and nuclear power. But it won't last.

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GE Renewable Energy says mitigating Covid-19 impact on its enormous wind generation supply chain a top focus, with a hit to cashflow and profits already factored in for Q1.

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A group of leading international climate law academics warns the Morrison government that its proposed use of suplus "Kyoto credits" is legally baseless.

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New performance standards set to be imposed on NT generators, raising costs for solar developments, after NT government delayed reforms.

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Department officials delay providing further details for why two Tesla models were test-driven but then overlooked for the government's Comcar fleet.

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South Australians forced to rebuild after their homes were destroyed in bushfires offered free battery storage through program backed by state Liberal government and battery manufacturer Sonnen.

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Canada to introduce tax write-offs for all-electric off-road vehicles and other automotive equipment in effort to reduce carbon emissions in country’s mining sector.

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Australia's largest telecom to set 'good example' for Australian corporates, will immediately go carbon neutral and sets 100% renewables target for 2025.

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Solar farms and wind farms across the NEM hit by deeper transmission losses, although there is a reprieve for some.

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