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Coalition says it's "all about markets", but nearly every action it takes is effectively blocking new energy investment. And the biggest bollard is Angus Taylor's UNGI scheme.

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Construction begins on Shell's first global investment in "industrial scale" solar – a 120MW PV farm in Queensland that will be used to power the state's gas plants.

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French oil and gas giant extends reach into renewables in $US510m deal with Adani Group giving it 50/50 ownership of more than 2GW of solar capacity in India.

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Queensland adjudicators rule developers of Kennedy Energy Park must pay contractors $7.5M despite ongoing delays to project completion.

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World's biggest turbine sets a new record for generation over a 24-hour period - enough to meet the power needs of more than 30,000 households on its own.

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The Driven Tesla’s share price surge over the past few days, and the past year, has stunned the financial markets and the automotive industry. But some analysts believe that we’ve seen nothing yet, and if Tesla can land its “full self driving” technology, and lead the switch to autonomous vehicles, the stock could be worth...

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Tesla shares continue blockbuster surge, with more analysts and investors recognising the trillion-dollar plus potential of the Elon Musk electric car and energy company.

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Australia urged to follow UK ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 as EV sales triple in 2019, but fall well short of where they should be.

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Labor calls for answers to Angus Taylor "doctored documents scandal" as Federal Police drop investigation into the federal energy minister's conduct.

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Shares in wind farm developer Windlab enter a trading halt pending an adjudication into a contractual dispute over the long delayed Kennedy Energy Park.

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AEMO flags further constraints and operating controls as it seeks to manage "islanded" South Australia grid, which now includes Victoria's Portland smelter.

The post AEMO tightens settings, flags more constraints, as Portland smelter hangs off S.A. grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Regulator will pilot 'options' contracts under Emissions Reduction Fund, with aim of reviving collapsed carbon abatement market

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Carnegie Wave Energy quarterly report marks 1000MWh of green electricity delivered by Garden Island microgrid, and progress on its core CETO wave technology.

The post Milestone for Garden Island microgrid as Carnegie gets back on the wave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New study by CSIRO and AEMO show wind, solar and storage clearly cheaper than the federal government's preferred technologies of coal, gas and nuclear.

The post New CSIRO, AEMO study confirms wind, solar and storage beat coal, gas and nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen Australia submits Environmental Impact Statement for one of Australia’s biggest solar farms yet, a 402MW project planned for NSW Riverina region.

The post Neoen’s massive Culcairn solar and battery project edges closer to construction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Business as usual for Morrison government as pro-coal, pro-nuclear , anti-climate action and anti-renewables advocate becomes new resources minister.

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Gas generation is an expensive proposition on almost all grounds. And the world can't afford its emissions either.

The post Let’s talk about gas: It’s expensive, dirty and struggling to compete with batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Adelaide strikes energy offtake deal with Flow Power to source 100% renewables – from 1 July 2020, "if it’s run by the City of Adelaide, it’s being powered by renewable electricity."

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ACT households expected to enjoy falls in electricity prices thanks to renewables, while consumers say electricity bills and tariffs still too complicated.

The post Canberra electricity prices set to fall, thanks to 100% renewables plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia solar companies warned of product delivery delays as solar and wind sectors brace for impact from China coronavirus.

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