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Korean Zinc refiner says 116MW solar plant it's building near Townsville will underpin the expansion of its north Queensland operations.

Tesla has begun taking orders for its transformative new solar roof, marking the final piece in Elon Musk’s vision for a grand unification of his clean-energy ambitions. Cost is key.

Wärtsilä will support the development of the latest WaveRoller wave energy convertor, designed by Finnish company AW-Energy, with a series of sub-assemblies for a prototype.

Australia continues to put lipstick on the pig of CCS, a tiny pittance of research dollars intended to provide air cover for the emissions of the coal industry.

Record $7.5 billion in large scale solar and wind investment pushes Australia up to number 5 in global renewable energy investment rankings.

Solar is cheap enough for homeowners to use it to power air conditioners to cool outdoor verandahs. The big challenge, ARENA says, is integration into the grid. The technology is there, but rules, regulations and business models will have to change.

AGL Energy (AGL) has commenced construction on the 200 MW Silverton Wind Farm in north western New South Wales near Broken Hill.

ARENA says its large-scale solar program brought down costs to match wind energy five years ahead of expectations.

City of Sydney's has reinforced its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, sourcing half of its energy from renewables by 2030 and zero increase in water usage.

Staffers send Trump fake news - including long-debunked climate claims - to “gain an edge in the seemingly endless ‘Game of Thrones’ inside the West Wing.

Global big solar installed capacity sailed past 100GW at the end of March, as even Australia approaches the global Big League, if it can overtake Thailand.

With 2℃ of global warming, the stifling heat of January 2013 would be the norm for Australia.

Victoria's biggest network operator Ausnet says future grid will be dominated by wind and solar, with some communities looking at 100% renewable energy options.

Australia’s first business accelerator program dedicated to developing clean energy startup companies has opened applications for its second intake less than two months after launching.

Doctors for the Environment Australia calls for proper implementation of the pollution license fee system for NSW power stations to protect public health.

Australia's own solar roof? University of Newcastle team launches first large-scale demonstration of its flexible, lightweight printed solar panels.

Futures market indicate steady fall in wholesale electricity prices as new renewable generation comes online.

The Coalition is again feigning selective amnesia about the country's climate and clean energy policies, and the party's key role in delivering rising prices and a weakening, less stable electricity system. History tells another story.

When it comes to mitigating the impacts of climate change, shareholder activism is not the only thing keeping company leaders awake at night.

Forest Green Rovers, a "vegan club that aims to be the world's first "sustainable" football club, finally reaches the big time.