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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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Tesla says it is increasing production of Powerwall 2 battery storage units to unlock backlog created by its focus on Model 3 EVs.

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Elon Musk puts months of private hell behind him as he and analysts hail a "breakthrough" quarter for Tesla and its ability to redefine the future of transport. Even the skeptics get on board.

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More than 150 global companies with combined demand nearly as big as Australia’s main grid have committed to 100% renewable energy supply. But none from Australia – yet.

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CSIRO reveals plans to add further 1MW of rooftop solar at Canberra Black Mountain facility, and another 1.2MW across sites in Queensland and South Australia.

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Australia's "largest" solar and battery microgrid project wins government backing to cut the cost of electricity by 50% for 750 Latrobe Valley businesses.

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Germany’s sonnen Group announced today that it has appointed Nathan Dunn as Managing Director for Australia and the Asia Pacific.

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Industry-leading effort to harness Australia’s booming behind-the-meter energy resource has begun in earnest this week, with GreenSync’s Decentralised Energy Exchange officially opening for business.

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