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Clean Energy Council report shows collapse in quarterly financial commitments in new renewables as investors stare into federal policy void in wake of the RET.

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Neoen unveils massive wind, solar and battery project, taking total pipeline in South Australia to $16bn, and keeping state on track for Liberal government's "net 100%" renewables target.

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ARENA to focus investment on green hydrogen R&D, as well as grid integration technologies and industrial emissions reduction, in new plan for remaining funds.

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Queensland's negative prices, and the failure to switch on the country's biggest "battery", brings back memories of a very fat man in a restaurant in Monty Python's Meaning of Life.

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Victoria’s Gippsland region earmarked for massive $1.2 billion “renewable energy park,” that would combine up to 550MW of solar and 550MWh of battery storage.

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Australian thermal energy storage company reaches in principle agreements to pilot thermal batteries in telecommunication and eco-housing industries.

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Alex Shoolman’s article The future of legacy car manufacturers makes a lot of sense. I certainly wouldn’t want to have shares in most of the existing car manufacturers. But my view of the transport transformation goes beyond his vision. First, I see many factors reducing demand for cars. These include e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards and lots...

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Despite Coalition's climate-lite – and climate denying – approach to policy, more than 80% of Australians side with science on global warming, and believe we're feeling the impacts already.

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Tesla delivery staff reportedly say "thousands" of Model 3s are due for delivery to customers, meaning it is well on the becoming the best-selling EV in Australia.

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Jinko Solar today announced that it was one of only four PV module suppliers to receive a “AA” bankability rating from PV-Tech & Solar Media, Ltd.

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Wind and solar hit new record share of output in Australia's main grid on Saturday.

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Queensland solar farm at centre of legal battle with state government narrowly avoids being damaged by fire, in one of more than 60 blazes across the state.

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Australia's coal fired generators already enjoy huge subsidies. Do they need any more?

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency will tip $4 million into a $12.3 million trial of Australian made wave energy technology off the coast of King Island, Tasmania.

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Gill Owen Essay Prize Australian writers are invited to share their insights about fairness and efficiency in the energy sector for a share of $5000 in prizes.

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Jet Charge founder says electric cars will be an energy asset first, and a mobility asset second, and will largely displace residential storage.

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Energy minister Angus Taylor says investment in renewable energy is not slowing down. This bold claim flies in the face of the evidence.

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After the showboating, how does the Tesla Model 3 stack up as the regular form of transport, sharing the roads with mere mortals and the diesel and petrol mob?

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Consumer awareness of electric vehicles in Australia has reached a tipping point, with the number of people currently researching to buy EVs now tripling.

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Tesla unveils deal that cuts around $2,000 off price of Powerwall 2 home battery – but only for members of the company’s VPP program.

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