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Australia Must Improve Consultation on Renewable Energy Projects: Report
Infrastructure
Monday February 5 2024

Australia Must Improve Consultation on Renewable Energy Projects: Report

Australia Must Improve Community Consultation on Renewable Energy Projects: ReportAustralia needs to improve the way in which community consultation is undertaken on new renewable energy projects,...

Amazon Leads World on Renewable Energy
Energy
Monday December 14 2020

Amazon Leads World on Renewable Energy

One of the world’s biggest technology companies is set to become the planet’s largest user of renewable energy after it announced more than two dozen wind...

New Materials will Boost Solar Cell Efficiency
Energy
Tuesday November 24 2020

New Materials will Boost Solar Cell Efficiency

Researchers at the University of Melbourne will use new materials to try to tap more efficiency from solar panels.

Red tape cut for green power in NSW
Residential
Monday April 27 2020

Red tape cut for green power in NSW

Owners of homes and commercial buildings in NSW will now find it easier to install large scale solar systems, with the state government cutting some of...

Backup power ready as grid braces for heat
Energy
Wednesday December 4 2019

Backup power ready as grid braces for heat

Extreme temperatures will put coal-fired power plants under stress this summer, but backup electricity sources should be able to prevent any blackouts.

Spain’s Iberdrola builds wind, solar power
Energy
Monday November 18 2019

Spain’s Iberdrola builds wind, solar power

Spanish power firm Iberdrola SA plans to make its first foray into Asia-Pacific by building a $500 million wind and solar farm in South Australia.

World’s solar cars embark on outback trek
Energy
Monday October 14 2019

World’s solar cars embark on outback trek

Team Twente from the Netherlands has set the pace on the first day of the World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide.

Clean energy investment falling: report
Energy
Wednesday September 11 2019

Clean energy investment falling: report

Power prices could continue to rise if Australia's renewable energy target isn't replaced, the Clean Energy Council fears.

Vic solar rebate a success: minister
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Wednesday August 14 2019

Vic solar rebate a success: minister

Installers say a rebate scheme meant to encourage solar panel purchases has instead cratered the industry but Victoria's energy minister insists it is "highly successful".

Energy
22 Jul, 2019
Report says $1bln benefit from alt energy

Integrating alternative power sources into the electricity grid could generate more than $1 billion in benefits to customers, but the grid is currently unable to process...

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Energy
13 Feb, 2019
Govt Warns Against NSW Greens Solar Push

The NSW Greens want to spend $1.25 billion to double the number of homes and small businesses with solar panels in four years but the state...

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Energy
27 Sep, 2018
Scam Warning for Victorian Solar Scheme

Scammers have tried to cash in on the Victorian government's $1.3 billion solar power subsidy scheme.

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Energy
22 Feb, 2018
Solar Farms Using Backpacker Labour: Union

Solar farms in Queensland are being built by backpacker labour rather than qualified electricians, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

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Green
6 Feb, 2018
SA Solar Network to Create Jobs: Premier

The South Australian government's plan to install solar panels and Tesla batteries in 50,000 homes will create hundreds of jobs, Premier Jay Weatherill says.

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Energy
31 Jan, 2018
Floating Solar Farm Set to Shine in NSW

Australia's largest floating solar farm to be launched in northern NSW has the backing of a network of 70 councils - representing more than 7.5 million...

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