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BMW unveils the all-electric Mini Cooper SE, with up to 270km in range.

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ABB and the Italian company FIMER S.p.A announced today that they have signed an agreement for FIMER to acquire ABB’s solar inverter business.

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Risen begins construction of biggest solar farm in West Australia, adding to that state's renewable resurgence.

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EnergyAustralia's upgrade for Mt Piper disguises deeper problems in the market, and raises questions about its future ownership.

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"Electrical fault" will see Mortlake power station operate at half capacity until Christmas, exacerbating an already stretched Victorian grid heading into summer.

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The Project is expected to meet the electrical needs of 40,000 homes by generating 200,000 MWh of renewable energy per year. It is also one of the first large-scale solar projects to begin generating power in South Australia.

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Export market for NSW coal faces further pressures as Japan cancels two-thirds of planned new coal power.

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AEMO puts case for accelerated transmission investment, and outlines how storage may evolve as coal plants exit and the grid becomes dominated by renewables.

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NSW energy minister says he would welcome new coal generator, apparently forgetting his government's commitment to zero emissions by 2050.

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Huge 212 tonne machine arrives to provide grid support to what will be Victoria's biggest solar farm. More machines will follow.

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Community energy company, Indigo Power will today announce a new milestone for community renewable energy – a First Nations owned solar power system that will deliver clean energy to the Victorian Government and sustainable financial returns for the Taungurung Land and Waters Council. 

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Renowned in the industry for its leading performance and reliability, the new Series 2iproduct range replaces the Series 2 and is now available across Australia and New Zealand.

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Applications are now open for the Palaszczuk Government’s $15 million Hydrogen Industry Development Fund, which will support sustainable and renewable hydrogen projects across the state.

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First three months of the year sees Australia's emissions continue to increase, as electricity emissions surge back to 2017 levels in summer heat.

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Australian households will end up driving the transformation of our energy sector to one that’s much more climate friendly.

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In US, gas has forced out coal fired generation, but gas plants face increasing pressure from wind and solar power combined with storage technologies.

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IEEFA says domestic gas reserve could dramatically reduce both gas and electricity prices for Australian consumers.

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Carbon Brief An increased rollout of onshore wind turbines across Europe could technically provide the continent with more than 10 times its existing electricity needs, according to a new paper. To make their estimate, a team of German researchers took into account changing wind speeds, all the available land and, crucially, futuristic turbine designs that...

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After the first round of rebates was exhausted within days, industry calls on Vic Govt to restrict rebate program to most needy households.

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Proponents of 2,200MW Star of the South project begin labour market study for first offshore wind farm in southern hemisphere.

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