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Should autonomous vehicles make ethical decisions like humans?

Coal baron says carbon capture and storage ‘does not work’ and ‘is just cover for the politicians.’

The large-scale renewable energy PPA RFP is part of UTS's continued commitment to the sustainability of its operations, which includes rooftop solar PV installations on several campus buildings and energy efficiency measures.

Tesla, Neoen win South Australia battery storage tender, with Tesla to build 100MW facility at Neon's Hornsdale wind farm.

France's announcement that it willban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 is an urgent wake-up call for Australian governments to take immediate action to support growth in the domestic industry.

France bans sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, underling just how quickly the transition to electric vehicles is likely to happen.

Roy Morgan research shows almost one in four Australian households own solar panels – almost one-third in South Australia.

New data shows that energy consumers are paying more than they think in their bills, and more than what the regulator admits.

The latest guide to retail electricity prices across the major states in Australia.

This partnership will include a global distribution agreement, the inclusion of partner products in the respective portfolios, as well as joint research and development activities.

Energy Locals becomes second market player in week to hit out at fossil fuel generators for “deliberately” driving up electricity bills.

German-U.S. storage specialist Younicos snapped up by British power generation firm Aggreko in £40m deal.

The clean energy future looks unstoppable:  Volvo announces end of pure internal combustion engine cars - in two years.

Arrium buyer Sanjeev Gupta says key to future of Whyalla steel works is renewables energy, looking at pumped hydro, wind, solar and co-gen.

Sonnen offers grid power for homes with solar and battery storage for a fixed annual fee as low as $360. It says the mobile-phone style plan - that merges peer-to-peer trading and virtual power plants - is designed to take traditional utilities out of business.

Works begin on Ratch Australia's 42.5MW solar farm, which is being constructed on the site of a former coal power plant.

Things are becoming predictable in the Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificate market, even if that is supply side’s ability to surprise. Meanwhile, in NSW, a stunning development.

Last week's speech by NSW energy minister Don Harwin was exactly the sort of thing Malcolm Turnbull used to say about climate and energy policies, before he became master of all he surveyed – apart from his own climate and energy policies.

“the Code for Smart Communities will set new benchmarks for smart cities and communities across Australia, New Zealand and beyond, by providing important guidance on how to use technology, data and intelligent design to accelerate more efficient, liveable and sustainable development projects"

With renewable investment accelerating way faster than most anticipated a year ago, it's likely parts of the transmission grid will become constrained. We need action, not more analysis.