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John Grimes from the Smart Energy Council discusses what's on agenda ahead of federal poll, and as SEC celebrates its 70th anniversary. Plus: Energy news of the week.

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Carlyle-backed Amp Energy lands first of its kind finance for a major solar and battery project that will help propel South Australia to net 100 per cent renewables by 2027.

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Despite the promised riches from Australia's east coast gas export gambit, new report finds main result has been "perennial threats of shortages" and higher prices at home.

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A teen-founded lobby group backed by Dick Smith has ramped up its social media advertising spend in the first month of 2025, targeting middle-aged men in Queensland.

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Despite an emerging La Nina bringing cooler conditions to the tropical Pacific, last month has been deemed the warmest January on record.

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French renewables giant adds massive new wind farm into race to become Australia's first to be located within an actively managed and harvested pine forest.

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Korean industrial giant unveils plans for a big solar and two battery project in NSW, one of 10 it is pursuing in Australia.

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Australia is ripe for renewable energy harvesting, yet our industry’s education and regulations are still emerging.

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Australia is poised for virtual power plants that connect households and slash bills but an expert warns nuclear reactors could force users off rooftop solar.

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A large-scale solar project with more than a gigawatt of big battery storage is seeking federal environmental approval for co-location with agricultural activities in NSW.

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Italian and Japanese joint venture snaps up a portfolio of wind, solar and battery assets put on the block by Australian super funds and investors.

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Report finds volume of fossil fuel subsidies from G7 nations increased 15% between 2016 and 2023 – with the US spending the most.

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Landowners are deeply involve with the wind and battery project design, ensuring the final layout works for their neighbours as well as commercial goals.

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Future of $12.5 billion renewable hydrogen project hangs in balance after new LNP state government pulls support, leaving questions over wind and solar projects.

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New data reveals that the total amount of large-scale solar and wind curtailment in 2024 was equivalent to the annual output of the original Snowy Hydro scheme.

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Hydro Tasmania inks new deal to supply manganese smelter with a majority renewables power mix that makes it one of the greenest in the world.

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Tilt Renewables has acquired the Boco Rock wind farm in New South Wales, a decade after stage one of the project was first commissioned.

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The NSW EPA's new guide for "Large Emitters" puts the coal industry’s methane crisis in its sights. The big question is, how will the coal mining industry respond?

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Victoria wind farm shut down after incident that appeared to show the collapse of one of its turbines.

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Climate Council's Greg Bourne says a new focus on community energy projects and electrification will address some of the missing links in the green energy transition.

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