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Cormann and Hunt says ARENA "savings" will be recaptured by cutting money to the Clean Energy Innovation Fund, before being forced to backtrack.

Over the last week, we have seen tiresome name calling return after the CCA report that suggested a fresh approach to these decisions and actions.

NASA data released on Monday means August marks the 11th record-setting month in a row.

ARENA to have its funding slashed by $500m after Labor and the Coalition agree to compromise on government's omnibus budget repair package.

EPA to scrutinise Engie plan to burn more coal at Loy Yang B, while BHP Billiton is reported to be considering re-opening the closed coal generator in Port Augusta.

Enphase have announced that its smart grid ready S-Series Microinverters and AC Battery have been certified as compliant to the AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 grid connection standard.

The attacks on solar by Craig Kelly, the new head of the Coalition's environment and energy committee, know no bounds, and no facts. Here's why his claims are rubbish.

SolarReserve unveils plans for six large scale solar tower and molten salt storage plants in South Australia, but says it needs a contract to build the first one. But will the state government reach for the sun, or fall back on old gas plants?

Survey finds nearly one-quarter of businesses already generating some of their power needs with rooftop solar – 83% seriously considering it.

AECOM has been appointed as the Owner’s Engineer for the A$360 million, 180 MW Mount Emerald Wind Farm in North Queensland.

Australian climate policy is being framed on the basis that the country should proceed as slowly as it possibly can – a course that is being justified by technology cost estimates heavily tilted against solar. No wonder the CCA is so confused.

The 17yo Pelican Point gas generator, deemed a "new competitor" by SA govt, withdrew its services just over a week before Northern coal plant closed.

Grant King steps down with his exceptionally high regard diminished by the APLNG adventure, while APA flags a new pipeline, betting on rising gas prices.

Tesla's Elon Musk says suite of updates to Tesla's Autopilot system, including an increased reliance on radar technology, a "threefold improvement in safety."

Global renewable energy developer DP Energy has appointed Catherine Way Business Development Manager, DP Energy Australia.

Signs are appearing the Moroccan government will introduce regulations that will allow for a tariff to be paid for rooftop solar electricity fed into the grid.

Chevy Bolt is keeping with its "next-gen" status and matches Tesla with the introduction of over-the-air software update feature.

A Gold Coast home owner has installed six Tesla Powerwall batteries, to store 98% of the generation from his 24kW rooftop solar system. And the payback? Not bad…

UK investment fund claims to have ready access to as much as $20bn finance to focus on Australian renewable and battery storage projects.

NSW energy minister blames Basslink "outage" for South Australia price spikes. Sorry minister, wrong state, wrong link, and anyway it was working at the time.