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People are excited about batteries are forgetting one important issue: the raw materials needed to build this technology – where they come from and their environmental cost.

$4.5 billion project by American Electric Power (AEP) and wind developer Invenergy, will be largest in US and help key states wean off coal.

Tesla delivers first of its mass-market electric vehicles, the Model 3. The top range car will have a range of 500kms, while the standard version will have a range of 350kms. Australia will have to wait until 2019.

Four more large-scale solar projects totalling 275MW approved for development in central and northern NSW.

Elon Musk to had over first 30 Tesla Model 3s and reveal what's inside first mass market EV. Along with new government mandates, the event flags another stage in demise of the petrol car. Except perhaps in Australia, whose government is developing an Amish-style suspicion of new technology.

Australia's Environment Ministers resolved today to consider new laws to require battery manufacturers to collect and recycle used batteries.

New annual targets released by China on Friday suggest a total installed capacity of around 230GW by 2020, triple the total at the end of 2016.

Scott Morrison compares Tesla's big battery to the Big Banana and the Big Prawn, but polls shows even Coalition voters think that it is a good idea.

Recently removed Coalition minister for resources and Northern Australia admits to representing the mining sector. Facebook responds.

Mills Oakley has advised Elecnor on the $450m 275MWdc Bungala Solar Farm in Port Augusta, South Australia.

Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) says that with a concerted effort, the Australian car fleet could consist solely of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025.

World’s first floating windfarm is being installed near Peterhead in Scotland. Will they be able to compete against fixed offshore wind turbines or other sources of energy?

Targeting a limit of 1.5-2°C of warning far from safe, and will spur feedbacks with potential to run out of humanity’s control.

EnergyAustralia says coal is not cheap and idea that new coal plants could reduce electricity costs is a "myth". This comes as the ACCC vows to focus on bidding practices in wholesale markets, an issue completely ignored by AEMC, the market rule maker.

Early results suggest that lithium-ion out-performs both the advanced and traditional lead-acid battery packs in terms of round-trip efficiency.

TAI report says electricity sector gold-plating costing households $400-$500 a year. Cost of carbon price: "barely noticeable."

AGL invests $13 million in smart lock and smart home controls start-up in US, expanding its push into new technologies.

Queensland govt launches Electric Super Highway, names first 18 locations for "green-powered" EV fast charging stations.

An unprecedented drop in renewable energy prices, the high energy intensity of mining, and the volatility of fossil fuel pricing have combined to create a groundbreaking opportunity for decarbonizing the mining industry.

Electric cars will soon be as cheap as gas ones, “signaling economic turmoil for oil-exporting countries.”