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Spot electricity prices fell to zero in all state grids on Sunday afternoon, just as the share of renewables overtook black coal.

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Germany generated significantly less electricity from coal-fired power stations in the first half of 2019, with output down by more than a fifth compared to a year earlier.

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New Zealand's largest company Fonterra will to phase out use of coal power to dry milk, a practise that has been labelled 'insane'.

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MG says sales of all-electric ZS SUV/crossover will begin in September this year. So what will buyers get for their money?

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World's leading solar PV researcher helps launch Sunport's innovative solar modules, as Australian solar tech starts to achieve market dominance.

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Tesla CEO on his favourite models, the latest super-fast charging station, why full autonomy is the future, and his plans for reusable rockets.

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NT government throws its backing behind world-leading 10GW solar proposal, and gives it "major project status".

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NSW to offer households interest-free loans of up to $14,000 to install solar and storage, but concerns raised about cost benefits and if it will repeat problems in Victoria.

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South Australia government green-lights EPS Energy plans to install a 280MW solar plus battery storage project near Port Pirie - the fourth huge solar and battery project in the state.

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The trolls are out and hunting in packs. One solar industry veteran has decided to fight back.

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Battery storage companies fear for future in Australia after CEC decides to support strict new standards that will send price of installation rocketing.

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FRV lands finance for Goonumbla solar farm, as first of "landmark" pricing solar projects from Snowy Hydro tender gets under way.

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AEMO outlines preferred network plan to unlock $10 billion of wind and solar farms, but Taylor jumps in to spark another rift with state government.

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GoodWe confirms why it is good investment for C & I projects .

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WA Govt announces $10M renewable gas development fund as gas network company ATCO unveils renewable hydrogen demonstration hub

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Defence bases in Darwin to source solar and battery storage after deal signed with Lendlease.

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Bob Brown's opposition to a wind farm in Tasmania highlights the growing size of wind turbines. There is a reason why they are getting bigger.

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NSW hopes to launch multi-billion dollar solar loan program this summer, but is cautious about the risks involved and has approached CEFC for funding.

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200MW S.A. solar project that proposes to add “one of the largest” batteries in the Southern Hemisphere secured power purchase agreement with major utility, Alinta Energy.

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Construction commences at 25MW Katherine Solar Farm as Northern Territory begins shift towards target of 50% renewables by 2030.

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