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ARENA-backed project to test whether excess solar and wind can be used to produce cheap hydrogen, and as a long-term energy storage option.

Euro Solar forced to surrender STCs or replace PV modules after being found to have installed non-compliant solar panels, as part of a Clean Energy Regulator crackdown on Australia’s rooftop solar industry.

The Tasmanian Energy Minister andHydro Tasmania CEO inspected progress on the Cluny Power Station Upgrade and Refurbishment, which once installed will boost generation efficiency by about three per cent.

IPART submission to energy price inquiry appears to suggest it's OK to exploit consumers if they don't have time or knowledge to search for discounts.

Impact Investment Group has underwritten construction of a $32 million, 19MW solar farm in Victoria’s north-west.

Dr Kerry Schott AO as Independent Chair and Clare Savage as Deputy Chair of the Energy Security Board.

EnergyAustralia says profits fell as it got hit by having to buy gas, but it was offset by increased gains from its retail business as consumer bills surged.

Tomago smelter wants a new coal generator, subsidised by the government. If it really wants coal power, why doesn't it write out a contract itself?

The Clean Energy Regulator is targeting the installation of unapproved solar PV panels in the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), in line with our 2017 Compliance Priorities.

Solar Citizens is urging all sides of politics to commit to policies that support all South Australians, regardless of income, to have access to rooftop solar with storage as it becomes more affordable than ever.

The Palaszczuk Government has secured gas and started recruiting staff to bring the Swanbank E power station back on line to generate more electricity for Queenslanders.

As PM Malcolm Turnbull prepares for his meeting with the big energy retailers, here is how the conversation might pan out.

Tesla, Zen, Lyon and others slam South Australia's proposed energy security target, saying it lacks technical expertise and will deliver windfall profits to incumbent gas generators, and not encourage new technologies like battery storage.

The interesting takeaway from EnergyAustralia's interim results, and other news from the NEM week that was.

Tesla says battery storage can deliver many grid services provided by gas generators, and thinking otherwise is like supporting paper records over digital files.

Tesla is emphasising profitability from its solar business, which has undergone significant transformation since the company bought SolarCity.

In “Australasian first”, 250kW Tesla Powerpack added to 660kw wind turbine, to provide 75 per cent of energy for NZ salt manufacturer.

Moreland Council and the Victorian State Government announce $1m spending on commercial-scale hydrogen refueling station for garbage trucks.

Queensland govt opens registrations for reverse auction, with aim of installing 100MW of energy storage before 2020, alongside 400MW new solar and wind.

There is increased speculation that the Coalition government is prepared to spend taxpayers money on a new clean/cleaner/cleanish/not-quite-so-dirty coal plant in an effort to get conservative support for a clean energy target and even to appease potential One Nation voters.