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A glimmer of hope for nuclear dream after election bomb

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.

Power for millions of homes in major clean energy call

Power for millions of homes in major clean energy call

Power for millions of homes in major clean energy call

Power for millions of homes in major clean energy call

Grid access has been granted to ten renewables projects expected to supply electricity to more than half the homes in the country's most populous state.

Renewables influx a cooler change to summer energy mix

Renewables influx a cooler change to summer energy mix

Renewables influx a cooler change to summer energy mix

Renewables influx a cooler change to summer energy mix

More batteries, solar and wind have combined with shrinking coal input to help slash greenhouse gas emissions from Australia's main electricity grid.

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'Big moment': world's largest electric ship launched

'Big moment': world's largest electric ship launched

An electric ship constructed in Australia that will ferry people and cars in South America is the biggest of its kind and is being hailed by its builder.

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Both major parties are going into an election promising to increase gas production, even though the majority of Australians want more renewables.

Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.

No 'band-aid solution': sweating coal risky business

No 'band-aid solution': sweating coal risky business

Proper maintenance is the answer to ageing coal generator reliability issues, the coalition has countered in response to more questions about its nuclear plan.

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'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

Helping more households capture solar power in a battery could have a market-wide impact, although some could miss out on the biggest savings.

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

More than 40 areas nationwide are being considered for clusters of renewable energy projects, with the first zone receiving $60 million for locals to benefit.

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Technology that will let drivers use their electric vehicles as giant household batteries is launching in Australia, although its reach is limited.

Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Multicultural flavour as Libs campaign in mortgage belt

Peter Dutton is asking voters who they trust more to manage the economy and community safety as he shores up votes in a key battleground.

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

Work will be fast-tracked on software that can assess how much landowners could earn from installing renewable energy projects on their properties.

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

As Queenslanders prepared for a tropical cyclone, an Australian electric car company raced to fulfil an influx of orders to keep lights and fridges working.

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

The threat of further energy bill increases of up to $200 annually following a regulator's decision has put the spotlight back on federal energy policy.

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Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Vast deposits of critical minerals vital for the clean energy transition are in corruption-prone nations, raising the risk of human rights abuses.

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.

Innovation urged to hurdle green superpower roadblocks

Australia has largely embraced the renewable energy superpower vision, but its key architect fears the transition to green power is falling short.

Call on controversial wind farm pushed back again

Environmentalists, business groups and the Liberals have criticised federal Labor for delaying a decision on a 100-turbine wind farm.

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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.

Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy

Australia could reap the benefits of a market worth up to almost $300 billion, and cut emissions, if it takes the right steps toward a green iron industry.

From wind energy to waves, a new life for old turbines

Surfboards made out of wind turbines could help carve the way to a more circular and sustainable renewables industry.

Higher household bills by 2030 under nuclear: report

Slowing down the renewables rollout under an alternative energy transition pathway could be a disaster for power prices, the clean energy industry body says.

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.

Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids

Drivers have one month left to claim a tax break on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, amid calls for Labor to give the fuel-saving cars more support.

Industry takes aim at clean energy 'misinformation'

The clean energy industry has come out swinging against "anti-renewables campaigns" it says are spreading misinformation about costs and job opportunities.

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