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Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.

Energy minister's court loss offers wind farm reprieve

Energy minister's court loss offers wind farm reprieve

Energy minister's court loss offers wind farm reprieve

Energy minister's court loss offers wind farm reprieve

An offshore wind farm developer has successfully challenged the federal energy minister's decision to deny it a licence for a major proposed project.

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Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells

Roll out the solar: $6.8m facility to print solar cells

Thousands of flexible solar cells are expected to be printed by the ream in a $6.8 million facility established by Australia's leading science organisation.

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

Packing material and static electricity could take the edge off future electricity bills, according to Australian researchers.

Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock

Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock

Two forums looking a nuclear power and renewable energy have been told contrasting views about their impact on power prices.

Solar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Solar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Batteries made from waste, earthquake-proof buildings and solar panel technology that keeps lights on around the world have been recognised at an awards gala.

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Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Australia's national science agency will team with an electricity retailer to find out whether electric cars can be used to power homes and back up the grid.

Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech

Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech

Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech

Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech

Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

Environmentally friendly plane fuel could be closer to being produced in Australia after two governments made a record investment in its potential.

Nukes flayed as solar boost seized to spruik renewables

Nukes flayed as solar boost seized to spruik renewables

Nukes flayed as solar boost seized to spruik renewables

Nukes flayed as solar boost seized to spruik renewables

An increase in renewable energy capacity is being seized as evidence solar power is Australia's right way forward as the debate over nuclear plants heats up.

Australia's first solar garden prepares for its harvest

Australia's first solar garden prepares for its harvest

Australia's first solar garden prepares for its harvest

Australia's first solar garden prepares for its harvest

Solar gardens could be a solution for people locked out of the booming renewable energy market, experts say, as the first of its kind prepares to pay investors.

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Electricity bills would need to rise significantly to recoup costs associated with building and running nuclear plants in Australia, analysis suggests.

Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

Putting solar panels on the roofs of businesses, new homes and social housing could double Australia's renewable power, a study has found.

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Australia inks $660 million hydrogen pact with Germany

A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.

Ingenious crop-pest control a victory for common scents

Using “olfactory misinformation” to camouflage wheat seeds and protect them from hungry rodents has earned a team of scientists a national science prize.

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

How electric cars could drive renewable energy change

Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.

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Power struggle: why solar batteries are tipped to soar

It's not just climate change and bills fuelling demand for solar batteries - the threat of blackouts is prompting more households to invest in energy storage.

Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia’s future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.

Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub

Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.

Queensland renters locked out of solar savings

In the lead-up to the Queensland state election, Solar Citizens wants the major parties to make big commitments to renewable energy.

A bird? Plane? It's an autonomous electric flying taxi

Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.

Community battery for Bondi, wind farm for regional Vic

Bondi residents can now access solar power from a community battery, while a wind farm that will supply power for 200,000 Victorian homes has been approved.

Green plane fuel could take off in Australia after deal

Three firms have teamed up to investigate the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brisbane as demand for renewable options booms.

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