Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Renewable Energy

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slapped down a National Party push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions.

Grok takes full stake in massive solar project SunCable

Grok takes full stake in massive solar project SunCable

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.

Warning of 'wrath' as NSW ponders coal plant power play

Warning of 'wrath' as NSW ponders coal plant power play

Warning of 'wrath' as NSW ponders coal plant power play

Warning of 'wrath' as NSW ponders coal plant power play

The NSW government says it will explore other energy options alongside talks on extending the life of Australia's biggest coal-fired power station.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike

Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.

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.

Biggest coal plant given lifeline to 'keep lights on'

Biggest coal plant given lifeline to 'keep lights on'

The NSW government will enter talks with Origin to extend the life of the Eraring coal power station, after a review found the state may face energy shortages.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australian motorists have broken records after buying more than 109,000 new vehicles last month, with SUVs and ute sales leading the charge.

Taxpayer billions claim for coal plant encore 'cynical'

Taxpayer billions claim for coal plant encore 'cynical'

Taxpayer billions claim for coal plant encore 'cynical'

Taxpayer billions claim for coal plant encore 'cynical'

The NSW premier has rejected coalition claims that keeping the Eraring power plant running would cost billions of taxpayers dollars.

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Car makers and green groups agree Australia needs new laws to get more electric cars in the country but they disagree on what those laws should feature.

Land power link the 'correct approach' despite critics

Land power link the 'correct approach' despite critics

Land power link the 'correct approach' despite critics

Land power link the 'correct approach' despite critics

A NSW inquiry has recommended overhead transmission lines, despite fierce opposition from members of local communities advocating for underground cables.

Snowy Hydro confirms project's six-fold cost blowout

Snowy Hydro confirms project's six-fold cost blowout

Snowy Hydro confirms project's six-fold cost blowout

Snowy Hydro confirms project's six-fold cost blowout

Snowy Hydro says its Snowy 2.0 project will now cost $12 billion, six times more than was originally forecast for the energy scheme.

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota's first electric car will not arrive in Australia until next year but the popular brand says it is working on other green vehicles.

Former Snowy Hydro boss shocked over cost blowout

Former Snowy Hydro boss shocked over cost blowout

Former Snowy Hydro boss shocked over cost blowout

Former Snowy Hydro boss shocked over cost blowout

Reports that the cost of the troubled Snowy 2.0 project has blown out to $12 billion has come as shock to a former top executive.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Tesla reveals plans to 'Supercharge' Australian EV use

Australia's leading electric vehicle brand will open almost half of its charging network to vehicles from other brands in a bid to boost the market.

Ministers hose down talk over Palaszczuk's leadership

Queensland's treasurer has joined fellow senior ministers throwing their support behind Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk amid reports of discontent in Labor ranks.

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.

Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse

If NSW puts the brakes on electric vehicle subsidies, it could slow down Australia's progress on cutting transport emissions, experts warn.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

'Overwhelming' support for law to boost electric cars

Motorists want action to bring more electric cars to Australia, a consultation shows, but a battle is brewing over how fast changes happen.

Billion-dollar power link faces landowner resistance

A quarter of landowners whose properties are in the proposed path of a billion-dollar power line project are yet to give land access to project surveyors.

CBA sees electric vehicle loans more than triple

Electric car loans are at an all-time high, with one major bank reporting a 235 per cent increase in low-emission vehicles during the last financial year.

Labor accused of propping up big coal in NSW power plan

The NSW government appears poised to extend the life of Australia's largest coal power station, despite Liberal and Greens MPs saying it is unnecessary.

Vision for Australia to become renewable powerhouse

Australia needs a massive investment in zero emissions infrastructure this decade to become a renewable energy superpower or else get left behind.

ACT, Volvo reveal Australia's first electric fire truck

Quiet and thoroughly modern, the first electric fire and rescue truck in the country - one of several on order for the ACT - has been unveiled in Brisbane.

Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target

A clean energy investment snapshot shows Australia may be charging into the battery era, but poor planning and transmission gaps risk failure on 2030 targets.

1 … 22 23 24 25

Topics

Politics Australia New South Wales Queensland Economy, Business and Finance Environmental Issue Energy Energy and Resource Environmental Politics Transport Inquiry Road Transport Renewable Energy Environmental Pollution Consumer Goods Research Electricity Production and Distribution Parties and Movements Emergency Planning Alternative Energy

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here