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Six policy changes to unlock Australia's powerhouse of behind-the-meter energy assets to further benefit consumers and hit our climate targets.

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Global report says transitioning fossil fuel workers will be key to building the wind energy workforce as countries like Australia drive huge development growth.

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New report argues that for grid decarbonisation, the smart money should be on long duration storage – with concentrated solar at the forefront.

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Self-contained power system that combines solar and a renewable hydrogen hybrid battery begins trial run at Victoria manufacturing facility.

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Australian and Chinese researchers whose worked delivered the stunning cost reductions in solar PV presented with world's top engineering prize.

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France has extended the life of two coal fired generators to help meet expected power shortages this winter as it struggles with reliability in its ageing nuclear fleet.

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AGL seals a seven-year deal with biotech giant CSL to supply enough green electricity to cover all of the energy needs of its Victorian operations.

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Just days after favouring climate outcomes over competition, ACCC reverts to type by denying AEMO request to co-ordinate timing of repairs to country's ageing fleet of coal generators.

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NSW has announced it will enshrine the state's emissions reduction targets in law, including a 2030 target of "at least" 50 pct and net zero by 2050. It has been urged to do more.

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Rooftop solar PV reaches another milestone - producing more than 12GW for the first time on Australia's main grid.

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Fortescue Energy boss Mark Hutchinson says Andrew Forrest is "betting his net work" on the success of the company's planned green hydrogen mega projects.

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A successful energy transition depends on managing when people use power. So how do we make demand more flexible?

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Fortescue turns back to Plug Power for key electrolyser supply deal, and plans to sign it up for a number of global green hydrogen projects.

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Anyone wondering about the economic impact offshore wind will have on Australian coastal communities should start by looking at my home town.

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Is there value that justifies interconnection? AEMO and network asset owners insist there is, but they have so far failed to support the claim.

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W.A. government is looking at supporting an electrolyser manufacturing facility in the state to support its massive green hydrogen plans.

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New California law means fossil majors like Chevron will have to account for emissions from vehicles that use their fuel. This will have a global impact.

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Registrations open for massive tender for battery storage to fill potential gaps in South Australia and Victoria, which have the most variable wind and solar power.

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NSW distribution network company to roll out 5,600 smart meters to customers after being granted a "trial waiver" from the Australian Energy Regulator.

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Consultation on federal government plans to establish an offshore wind zone off NSW coast of Illawarra is stirring up some bizarre behaviour and claims.

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