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The shift to renewables by the giants of industry continues this week, with the news that Coca-Cola Amatil will install 3.5MW of solar, to cut its grid power usage in Australia by 14 per cent and its annual energy costs by up to $1.3 million. The 10,000-panel job, which will be managed by commercial solar...

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WA nickel miner claims "first" solar hybrid plant on an Australian mine primarily funded on commercial basis.

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Chargefox luanches first 350kW ultra-rapid EV charging station in Victoria. Here's what you need to know about Australia's first open fast-charge network.

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Prototype of Tesla's all-electric SUV crossover, the Model Y, approved for production, but Elon Musk most excited by Tesla Ute.

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Federal and state Coalition governments vote down proposal for COAG to consider emissions as part of energy policy.

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University of Wollongong project to test a comparable, low-cost alternative to lithium-ion battery storage – sodium-ion battery packs – is underway.

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September has been a record month for solar PV in Australia. Let's celebrate with seven facts – and two cool charts – to make your jaw drop.

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Will the public-relations power of renewable hydrogen be harnessed by fossil-fuel interests only to maintain business-as-usual?

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A reminder for energy efficiency and social justice warriors and scribes: Entries close for the  $5000 Gill Owen Essay Prize on Friday 9th November 2018.

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The Andrews Labor Government will force the big power companies to give Victorians a better deal on their power bills by legislating a new default offer that will cut the cost of energy for households across the state.

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ABB has been selected by Chargefox as a key technology partner and supplier for its ultra-rapid charging network. ABB's Terra High Power electric-vehicle chargers enable launch of Australia’s first liquid cooled charging station.

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Karadoc solar farm, supplying clean electricity to brewing group CUB, begins production near Mildura.

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Nissan Leaf approved as a power plant for the German energy market, using vehicle-to-grid technology.

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"Clean Air Plan" to assist London Uber to buy EVs, to make the on-demand transport service all-electric by 2025.

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We talk to Solar Victoria and its pre-emptive strike against solar cowboys who moved in to try and fleece consumers in Victoria’s massive solar program.

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Excitement is growing in the Australian electric vehicle market: more charging infrastructure is being funded, governments are stating to move on policies, and new models are about to be made available.

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The Coalition Government has extended Mr Rod Sims’ term as Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) until 1 August 2022.

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Adam Bandt MP today slammed revelations from Labor that they would allow the construction or refurbishment of coal-fired power stations if the contracts were signed under the Liberals before the election.

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Sonnen says residential batteries will start rolling off the production line of its South Australian plant starting next month – November 2018.

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Ghost of Xenophon lingers as party calls for moratorium on all new wind projects – and particularly Neoen's Crystal Brook – amid new push for health inquiry.

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