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Queensland opens up new land for Senex Energy, Galilee Energy and newcomer Sajawin to explore for gas.

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Victorian government establishes dedicated energy cop to catch price gouging energy companies while extending zero-interest solar loan program to renters.

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Great Britain chalks up 10 consecutive days without coal power generation – an achievement the grid operator predicts will soon become the "new normal."

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Consortium led by French utility EDF tapped to build landmark Noor Midelt I project, combining concentrated solar with PV generation, and minimum 5hrs thermal storage.

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Victoria is getting a lot of renewables. So much so, that one gigawatt of battery storage could mean it no longer needs the 45-year-old Yallourn brown coal power station next year.

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BHP market analyst suggests electric vehicles could grab a share of more than 50% in the global market for new car sales by 2030.

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Battery storage and an electric vehicle can halve the payback period for a home solar system, and fast-charge the transition to renewables, a new report has found.

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Toyota Australia says hybrid version of popular RAV4 SUV has easily outsold the petrol equivalent since its arrival in Australia earlier this month.

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Australian firm brings chemical free energy storage device to market - seeking to provide long term backup storage that only requires the addition of water.

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Rystad Energy report says oil and gas majors may be dominant renewable developers in Australia by 2020.

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Angus Taylor is now responsible for emissions reduction. Let's hope he does better than he did on prices, but he needs to first admit that emissions are going up, now down.

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Board member and outgoing CEO of 10 years Blair Palese said Lucy’s appointment will help 350 in Australia continue to deliver effective campaigns that can make a difference to reducing emissions and supporting climate solutions post the recent federal election.

The post Campaigner Lucy Manne to join 350 Australia team as new CEO appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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

The post Queensland looks to extra hydropower from water storage after reboot of Somerset Dam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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.

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