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EnergyCo unveils change in the proposed route of the main transmission line linking the huge New England renewable energy zone, but not everyone is happy.

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In the midst of a Sydney heatwave, my Nissan Leaf earned $100 in just two hours supporting the grid. This is the future.

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Victoria premier says planning delays have meant that instead of spinning turbines, "we’re too often left spinning our wheels.”

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Nextracker announces landmark deal with Australia's Bluescope to use locally made steel and manufacturing facilities for Australian-based solar projects.

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Two projects backed by Australia's richest woman will get federal funding of more than $1 billion to supercharge battery supply chain.

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The NSW solar farm that shares equal billing as Australia's biggest operating PV project seals deal to supply commercial and industrial electricity retailer.

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PVH today announced it will supply the 100MW Bundaberg solar farm project, which will hold the record as the country’s highest wind speed design tracker ever built.

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Research released by Market Forces finds the biggest super funds were going cold on the two companies considered major "climate wreckers".

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est Australian gold producer Westgold has replaced six diesel power stations with four hybrid solar, battery and gas systems to slash emissions and save money.

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The biggest single energy consumer in Australia, the Tomago smelter, is about to launch a massive tender for wind and solar. It says nuclear is too expensive.

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Rio Tinto’s Vik Selvaraja on why Australia’s biggest smelters - and biggest single energy consumers - are choosing wind and solar. Plus: Coalition’s nuclear nonsense.

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Woodside this week cited market uncertainty over the climate science as a reason to delay its green investments.

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The first round of Victoria's beefed up 100 neighbourhood battery program will fund six projects.

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Gold mining giant to spend $296 million on wind and solar and transmission to slash power costs of its St Ives mine in Western Australia by two thirds.

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Clean Energy Australia 2024 report paints a picture of a “very positive” year for renewables, including record-breaking figures for investment in utility scale storage.

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Australia's first climate risk assessment is grim reading and outlines the threats people could face if the nation fails to prepare well for what's ahead.

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Vestas claims record setting shipment as its longest wind turbine blades are transported across the US via railway.

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International team led by CSIRO has achieved record-breaking efficiency for roll-to-roll printed flexible solar cells.

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Viva Energy signs its biggest renewable energy contract yet with an wind farm in operation near its Geelong refinery.

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Federal opposition leader says the Coalition is preparing to reveal "potential host sites" for six nuclear power plants around the country.

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