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Solar industry exhales as Queensland Supreme Court throws out controversial, potentially crippling solar rule change. State government has promised to appeal the decision.

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ASX listed scale solar fund says solar projects in the US are more attractive than those in Australia because competition is hitting profit margins for investors.

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Ratch-Australia’s 227MW Collector Wind Farm set for construction after reaching financial close this week, and getting finance for its merchant model from CEFC.

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Varta signs agreement to acquire Europe-based VARTA Consumer Batteries business from US battery company, Energizer.

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Tailem Bend solar farm formally opened as developer eyes the next stage for project expansion and large-scale battery storage in South Australia

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Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all.

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Solar farm investors backed by Cannon-Brookes score Supreme Court win over Queensland government’s controversial new solar rules.

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Adani's Rugby Run finally joins grid after lengthy delay, as Haughton solar farm also starts production.

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Developer of Brigalow solar farm tells court that Queensland solar rule change will add more than $2.6 million to project costs.

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Angus Taylor wields "big stick" again, but finds himself heading for a new round of climate policy wars, with industry and with Labor.

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If you installed rooftop solar between 19 August 2018 and 12 April 2019 (inclusive), your customers now have until 5pm, Friday 14 June 2019 to apply for a rebate in FY18-19.

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Downer shares slump after it flags "potential financial impact" from EPC partnership with struggling wind turbine maker Senvion for the Murra Warra wind farm project.

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Queensland Government gives green-light to 250MW Adoga solar project, set to create hundreds of jobs in the coal dominated Gladstone region.

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Reputex says 50% renewables target will be met, despite the Coalition government, but anticipated cut in wholesale prices may be short-lived if the government does not produce a coherent energy policy.

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ConocoPhillips says 4MW battery will enable it to shut down one gas generator, and it is looking at renewables to further reduce fuel costs and emissions.

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Morrison shuffles cards, and sea level expert John Englander explains why oceans are rising more quickly than expected.

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Phasing out fossil fuels from retirement savings could be a good investment and a great move for the climate - a Future Super report suggests

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Sanjeev Gupta's energy offshoot seeks formal regulatory approval for 135MW/100MWh battery, as part of suite of initiatives to help power the Whyalla steelworks.

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W.A. govt announces changes to Western Power's board, with the appointment of two new members: Guy Chalkley and Kathryn Barrie.

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Market operator says energy transition happening at stunning pace in the west, and unless regulators keep up and design rules to encourage needed technologies, grid security is at risk.

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