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Queensland explores potential to convert state’s water storage dams into hdyro-power generators, after switching back on Somerset Dam and Hydro Electric Plant.

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The links between the Coalition and the coal lobby grow ever tighter, as new Minerals Council chair Helen Coonan seeks to fast-track new coal mine approvals.

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Labor's good policy suite was destroyed by a crap sales job; but now that he is returned, will Angus Taylor listen to key institutions?

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Get ready for six more years of mind-numbing arguments, as two climate change deniers gain a public platform thanks to their election to the Australian Senate.

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German battery manufacturer Sonnen has launched its “bill shock” busting solar and storage energy package, SonnenFlat, in Victoria.

The post Sonnen’s battery + solar fixed price energy deal launched in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Official certification for Tesla Model 3 in Australia indicates two versions available when sales begin, and towing capacity.

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The first 100% electric hard waste collection trucks in Australia hit the streets in Melbourne's outer city council of Casey.

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Contracting group Tempo extends suspension of shares for another two weeks as it seeks a deal over cost over-runs at its first major solar project.

The post Tempo shares still suspended as it seeks deal on solar farm cost blowout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angus Taylor to combine energy and emissions reductions, while Melissa Price dumped from environment and replaced by Sussan Ley.

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Queensland Premier issues expedited deadline for Adani environmental approvals, just days after company reaches agreement on water contamination breaches

The post Adani approvals could be granted within weeks as Palaszczuk sets deadline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Labor under Anthony Albanese may look overseas in its search for a way to re-engage voters on climate change, and rebrand its policy suite.

The post Albo and the Green New Deal: Sounds like a name for a band, but is it good policy? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Crazy" new laws, along with delays to auctions and grid upgrades, is raising question about how serious the Queensland Labor government is about its 50% renewables target.

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WA is set to capitalise on rapid growth in demand for battery storage, with a surge in exploration activity for raw battery materials.

The post WA taps into boom for raw materials for EV and storage batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Japan's 46MW Wasabizawa Geothermal Power Plant begins commercial operation, marking its first new large-scale geothermal power station in 23 years.

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RES Australia plans for 183MW wind farm and a big battery in South Australia edge closer to reality, despite ongoing local opposition and concern about "extra frosts".

The post Twin Creek wind farm and Australia’s biggest battery edge closer to approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Gupta moves forward with Cultana solar project for Whyalla steel works, to be "firmed up" by big battery.

The post Gupta chooses Suntech for Cultana solar farm and big battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla CEO praises Lilium’s electric “air taxi” but says vertical-takeoff-and-landing is a “hard problem”.

The post Tesla’s Musk applauds Lilium’s 5-seater electric air taxis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GB Auto GM Bill Dunlop tells The Driven how the NSW auto electrical group got involved with Landcruiser conversions, and where it is going from here.

The post Electric Landcruiser conversion – made for Australian mining – goes viral appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alinta wins regulatory approval for Yandin wind farm, which will be biggest in Western Australia.

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Renewable energy giants Juwi and Neoen in legal dispute over payments sparked by blackout at Degrussa copper mine and its impact on solar and storage facility there.

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