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Independent modelling proposes an economy run on sunshine that could recharge the Northern Territory and avoid environmental harm from taxpayer-subsidised gas.

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South Australia fast tracks its target of "net 100 pct" renewables to 2027 - rather than 2030 - as a result of the state's new wind and solar developments and ambitious hydrogen plans.

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French renewables and battery developer says it has raised more than $1.1bn in new debt finance for its Australian assets, including the four-hour battery being built in Western Australia.

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French energy giant EDF splans to build a pumped hydro project in the New England region of NSW after buying the asset from Walcha Energy.

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Batteries are making their mark in WA, the world's most isolated grid, as the relentless heatwaves set six new demand peaks in three weeks.

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Plans to build a 192MW wind farm in the New England region referred to NSW Independent Planning Commission after being recommended for approval by the state government.

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Andrew Forrest says Coalition needs to stop the "bull dust" about nuclear energy being the "fairy godmother" to the energy transition.

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GE to provide first turbines capable of 100 per cent hydrogen for Whyalla power plant, as Fortescue, Origin and Amp put hand up for new hydrogen hub.

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Turnbull family-owned company wins tender to pursue plans for two pumped hydro projects promising to deliver long duration storage in NSW coal heartland.

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A $275 million state government grant scheme aims to bolster manufacturing and innovation in the renewables and clean-technology industries – but won't fund development of small nuclear reactors.

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Whyalla steel owner Sanjeev Gupta flags interest in buying green hydrogen from the city's new electrolyser, but signals he will source gas from fossil fuel giant Santos in the interim.

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Meyer Burger says it will up panel production in Germany, citing “grave market distortion” and better investment conditions in the US.

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A second wind farm is switched off due to bush fires as anti-renewable groups accuse the turbines of fanning the flames.

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New electricity demand records set as heat wave sweeps across eastern seaboard.

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Market rule maker proposes tightening ring-fencing rules to improve the efficiency of the grid connection process as Australia scrambles to meet its renewables targets.

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Rio Tinto is dialling down its renewable targets in the Pilbara because it says electric haul trucks won't be ready in time. Fortescue says they are wrong.

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The biggest wind farm in New South Wales and one of the biggest on the NEM has the green light from the federal government to go ahead.

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The guide hopes to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are better informed and more involved in clean energy developments on their land.

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A novel wind turbine blade protection coating promises to "significantly reduce" potential damage from lightning strikes.

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The biggest battery in the South Australia operates at full tilt, and battery output overall hits new peak as wholesale electricity prices swung between the market floor to the market peak.

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