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- Towns 'lumped' with 'burden of energy production' push back on wind farms Mon, 11 Aug 25, 9:31amTwo regional NSW councils that already host 42 per cent of the state's wind turbines push back over more projects in the pipeline.
- Farmer fears region may become 'industrial junkyard' amid wind farm boom Mon, 11 Aug 25, 9:31amTwo regional NSW councils that already host 42 per cent of the state's wind turbines push back over more projects in the pipeline.
- Super battery capable of powering one million homes switched on Tue, 5 Aug 25, 5:48amOne of the most powerful energy storage batteries in the world has been designed to back up NSW's grid.
- Tasmania signs Marinus Link deal, energy minister confirms Fri, 1 Aug 25, 9:14amThe state's energy minister tells ABC Radio Hobart he has signed the deal for the multi-billion-dollar undersea cable during the government caretaker period.
- Breaking: Tasmania signs Marinus Link deal, energy minister confirms Fri, 1 Aug 25, 9:14amThe state's energy minister tells ABC Radio Hobart he has signed the deal for the multi-billion-dollar undersea cable during the government caretaker period.
- 'The writing is on the wall': China may have reached peak emissions Sun, 27 Jul 25, 5:19amExperts say Beijing's commitment to renewable energy is revolutionising the country's energy usage, and it could impact the fight against global warming and a key Australian industry.
- China's carbon emissions may have peaked thanks to renewables push Sun, 27 Jul 25, 5:19amExperts say Beijing's commitment to renewable energy is revolutionising the country's energy usage, and it could impact the fight against global warming and a key Australian industry.
- WA races to build $584 million renewables grid as opposition warns of chaos Wed, 23 Jul 25, 2:49pmNew wind turbines, solar panels and big batteries might be the shiny face of the renewable energy transition, but it won't mean much without a lot more transmission lines...
- Would you live inside a 'modern power station'? Sun, 20 Jul 25, 12:00pmIn central NSW it’s common to see cows grazing under wind turbines. This area is home to Australia’s first renewable energy zone.
- China is supercharging its renewables industry Mon, 14 Jul 25, 9:14amAs the US slashes incentives for solar, wind and electric vehicles, China is accelerating its energy transition. Alan Kohler explains.
- Spain's blackout shows 'we're not reacting fast enough' to changing grids Sat, 21 Jun 25, 8:41amThe extraordinary failure of Spain's entire electricity system in April sparked furious debate over the energy transition. But what caused the blackout?
- Scores of homes go green amid plan to run entire postcode off renewables Fri, 20 Jun 25, 10:25amHundreds more homes are expected to be converted as part of the Electrify 2515 scheme, which offers subsidies to households looking to cut fossil fuel use and power bills.
- 'Energy policy chaos' in Queensland causing uncertainty among investors Fri, 20 Jun 25, 5:43amDecisions by the Queensland government to extend the life of publicly-owned coal fired power stations beyond 2035, expand gas exploration and call in certain wind farm projects has raised concerns.
- 'Thermal runaway': The danger with lithium-ion battery plants in the bush Tue, 27 May 25, 3:55pmVolunteer firefighters in Victoria's north-east say two battery energy storage system proposals would be a catastrophic fire risk if they are approved.
- NSW has its first 'urban renewable energy zone'. So, how does it work? Sat, 24 May 25, 9:17amThe NSW government has launched a new approach to renewable energy in the Illawarra, pitching the region as the state's first "urban renewable energy zone".