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IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

Swedish furniture giant IKEA is deploying both hydrogen and electric trucks in its operations in a bid to cut vehicle emissions.

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

A record amount of funding is being offered to Australia's renewable hydrogen producers in a bid to ensure the country leads the world in 2030.

PM urges renewables shift or risk being left behind

PM urges renewables shift or risk being left behind

PM urges renewables shift or risk being left behind

PM urges renewables shift or risk being left behind

The prime minister has told industry leaders they must move towards renewables or watch as the world passes Australia by.

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Budget $1.8b to steer energy transition 'back on track'

Budget $1.8b to steer energy transition 'back on track'

The NSW government will set aside $1.8 billion in its upcoming budget to build power lines, batteries and other renewable energy infrastructure.

Grok takes full stake in massive solar project SunCable

Grok takes full stake in massive solar project SunCable

SunCable is now wholly owned by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures after a dispute threatened to throw the massive solar project into disarray.

Farm dams pumped as reservoirs of vital energy storage

Farm dams pumped as reservoirs of vital energy storage

Farm dams could become micro pumped-hydro plants and store otherwise wasted solar power to slash energy bills and prevent blackouts in isolated communities.

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.

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Unions blow hard against offshore wind farm proposal

Unions blow hard against offshore wind farm proposal

Unions blow hard against offshore wind farm proposal

Unions blow hard against offshore wind farm proposal

Unions say South Australia's opposition to a wind farm zone off the state's southeast are at odds to its clean energy goals.

Ampol reveals plans to build hydrogen service stations

Ampol reveals plans to build hydrogen service stations

Ampol reveals plans to build hydrogen service stations

Ampol reveals plans to build hydrogen service stations

The company behind Australia's largest network of service stations has partnered with a US firm to offer hydrogen refuelling facilities.

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Australia needs more hydrogen refuelling stations, central production facilities and more ways to transport the fuel to cut transport emissions, a study says.

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Electric vehicles could be the key to cutting power bills and storing renewable energy in Australia, experts say, if new policies and standards allow it.

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Ten cutting-edge electric vehicle chargers on an Australian university campus will help power its buildings when the sun goes down, as part of a new trial.

Qld to roll out 'renewable zones' in clean power push

Qld to roll out 'renewable zones' in clean power push

Qld to roll out 'renewable zones' in clean power push

Qld to roll out 'renewable zones' in clean power push

The Queensland government plans to create 12 renewable energy zones as part of a $62 billion scheme to decarbonise the grid.

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds

Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.

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Aussie start-up to use $5m to combat 'biggest' EV issue

An Australian electric vehicle start-up, founded by three former Tritium executives, is planning to expand after securing a $5 million investment.

How teachers and tourism could keep mining towns afloat

Mining regions will need support from governments to diversify their economies as the demand for fossil fuels declines, a report shows.

Funding solid on largest east coast electrolyser

A green hydrogen plant in southeastern Australia is a step closer, with funding secured and construction due to begin this year.

Sun Cable to stretch country's ambition: Cannon-Brookes

Mike Cannon-Brookes says it is time to stretch the country's ambition after winning the bidding for the massive Sun Cable energy project.

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