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Labor looks to hold steady on climate and energy policies as Albanese reappoints Mark Butler to portfolio. Meanwhile, LNP members re-boot their nuclear fantasies.

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Queensland is set to triple its electric car charging network from 17 charging sites to more than 50.

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Solar plant at Meekatharra eases crippling cost burden of diesel generation, as "cloud predictive" technology allows W.A. gold town to go 80% solar at times without a battery.

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The day has finally come: Tesla's best-selling all-electric Model 3 sedan is available to order online in Australia. And the drive away price for the lowest cost version is...

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Solar and wind projects are now the cheapest source of electricity in most countries as IRENA sees renewables undercutting existing coal plants on cost.

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First detailed generation report highlights growing influence of renewables on the gridbut notes the transition has only just become, and there are hurdles ahead.

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Group of 21 Western Australian councils call on state Labor government to adopt targets of 50% renewable electricity by 2030, net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Expanding solar power potential more than it’s needed could replace more expensive energy storage.

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Adani mine requires just one further environmental approval as Queensland Government grants expedited approval for management plans for endangered black throated finch.

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Enova Community Energy is celebrating three years in operation as Australia’s first community-owned electricity company on Friday, 31 May and continues to make history with ground-breaking initiatives.

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New tool integrated into APVI Live Solar Map, allows solar system owners to estimate how their PV generation will track over the rest of the day.

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Wind overtakes hydro as largest source of renewable energy as electricity sector emissions continue to fall and South Australia beats 50 per cent wind and solar share.

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AEMO sets out guidelines for solar register as it tries to capture detail of solar installations, which are heading to 56GW and will be biggest energy source in country.

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There could be more than 1 billion flights in electric air taxis by 2030, in an industry predicted to be worth more than $2 trillion.

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Roy Morgan suggests drivers increasingly want to buy hybrid cars, but overall sales will fall as people look to electric and car-sharing options.

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ASX-listed property developer inks deal with Allume Energy to use its solar sharing technology at new apartment complex – and potentially across all multi-occupant buildings.

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Blustery conditions lead to record wind output in Australia's main grid on Tuesday, as the Tesla big battery also plays heavily in the arbitrage market.

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Rush of new fossil fuel projects, egged on by the Coalition Government, is likely to push global emissions higher while ACCC warns gas producers on prices.

The post Galilee Basin “carbon bomb” about to explode as coal and gas developers rush in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Leading Australian clean energy accelerator to launch Women in Clean Energy Fellowship in Melbourne.

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An alliance of 21 local governments have called for a renewed state government commitment to renewable energy and tackling climate change.

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