As is so often the case in Australia, the politics came down to a fight over energy.
Woodside-commissioned modelling suggests WA is not on track to reach net zero by 2050, even if its massive Browse gas project proceeds, unless renewable energy is rolled out at unprecedented speed.
Within the government, there's quiet confidence the battery boom will continue to gather pace and help shield Australia from both global shocks and domestic demand surges, driving prices even lower.
The two great technology revolutions of the modern era — artificial intelligence and renewable energy — are colliding.
The two great technology revolutions of the modern era — artificial intelligence and renewable energy — are colliding.
Gas derived from farm waste can meet only 18% of current gas demand by 2050, despite claims of fossil fuel lobbyists, study finds
Paul Atkin, John Barstow and Colin Ettinger respond to an article by Nils Pratley about Labour’s stance on oil and gas imports
Renewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
Renewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
For the first time, battery sales in Australia have surpassed sales of solar panels. Now retail giant Bunnings wants a piece of the action.
For all Australia's success in adopting rooftop solar, millions of people are missing out. Now a new trial is aiming to overcome that divide through trading.
Residents near one of the Coalition's proposed nuclear plants are divided by the need for work, and the environment.
Experts say mandatory reporting on energy and water use is needed to avoid irreparable damage to environment
Significant obstacles lie ahead in the quest for commercially viable nuclear fusion, writes Luca Garzotti
Ed Miliband says funding pledge means Britain within ‘grasping distance’ of ‘secure, clean, unlimited energy’
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