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Winds of change: reforms coming for renewable energy

Winds of change: reforms coming for renewable energy

Offshore wind technology could give Australia’s renewable energy a significant boost but projects are facing headwinds, both locally and abroad.

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Major reforms may be needed to wean some Australian industries off diesel and reduce its significant contribution to the nation's carbon emissions.

Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright

Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright

Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright

Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright

Two major Australian green hydrogen projects have been abandoned within weeks but experts say it will give investors time to rethink the future of the fuel.

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Carbon price or climate failure: expert economist warns

Carbon price or climate failure: expert economist warns

Australia won't meet its renewable energy commitments without significant reforms but there's still time to redeem the situation, an expert warns.

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.

Multi-billion dollar green hydrogen project evaporates

Multi-billion dollar green hydrogen project evaporates

The largest green hydrogen project planned in Australia will not go ahead after funding within an international consortium collapsed.

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.

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Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

With international demand for lithium expected to grow tenfold in just the next few years, Australia is well placed to cash in as the world's biggest producer.

Sun sets on another state's solar home battery rebate

Sun sets on another state's solar home battery rebate

Sun sets on another state's solar home battery rebate

Sun sets on another state's solar home battery rebate

Not everyone is happy as another state scraps its solar energy sweetener for homes as a federal government battery subsidy kicks in.

Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate

Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate

Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate

Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate

More renewable energy projects should go ahead in Australia and be approved faster after Labor's federal election win, experts say.

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

EnergyAustralia has pledged to back away from the use of carbon offsets to deal with emissions, in a statement following a legal settlement.

Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

EnergyAustralia will face the Federal Court to answer allegations some of its "carbon neutral" products were not as green as they seemed.

More households want to go full electric but lack spark

More households want to go full electric but lack spark

More households want to go full electric but lack spark

More households want to go full electric but lack spark

Millions more Australian households plan to cut gas and go all-electric but many say they need more information and guidance to do so.

Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

The cost of renewable hydrogen could be cut substantially if Australian researchers can scale their latest discoveries involving wastewater.

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A glimmer of hope for nuclear dream after election bomb

Voters rejected a plan to build seven nuclear reactors, but some experts say the technology's role in cutting emissions means it can't be ruled out.

Woodside blocks climate questions as protesters blow up

Oil and gas giant Woodside has evaded questions on climate issues after its shareholder meeting was gatecrashed by whistle-blowing activists.

Plug-in hybrid sales slide as tax break is switched off

New vehicle sales have fallen as the end to a fringe benefits tax exclusion leads to a sharp decline in plug-in hybrid sales.

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

The coalition's nuclear power plan "bombed at the ballot" and is now off the table, climate action and renewable energy groups say.

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Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Creating an electrical charge using water could be the secret to delivering safer fuels and boosting batteries following an Australian lab discovery.

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

A $250 million investment in sustainable fuels could tell the rest of the world that Australia is ready to turn its farm waste into flights.

Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink

Fewer nuclear reactors are operating worldwide than early this decade and global renewable power generation is dwarfing the energy source.

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Australia needs more hydropower projects to store and supply cheap, renewable energy, a former leader says, while hosing down hopes for a nuclear future.

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

An Australian start-up has installed a renewable hydrogen generator and storage system at an airport in a bid to overcome barriers to adopting the clean energy.

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.

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