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State formally declares five onshore renewable energy zones and one “shoreline” REZ, to guide its step-change to 65% renewable by 2030 and 95% by 2035.

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A cut in emissions led by more renewables, batteries and EVs, and less coal, lower prices and a boost in new projects make for a good week for Labor's green energy plan.

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Jet Charge founder Tim Washington on the need for more chargers, faster machines, multiple bays and electric trucks. Plus: CIS tender results, electrification and other news of the week.

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Big batteries scoop the pool and sideline gas in "firming tender" designed to secure supply at times of system stress as state moves to 100 per cent net renewables.

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Rule maker kicks off review that will look at role of networks in providing EV chargers, but also the broader issue of "ring fencing" in a rapidly changing energy world.

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Fox ESS announces an important step in the brand’s ongoing journey of innovation, trust, and long-term commitment to a more resilient future.

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Spanish energy giant lobs another plantation wind project into EPBC queue, highlighting the minimal impact these projects will have on highly modified sites.

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Thermal energy storage hopeful begins key engineering and design study for what could be the largest project of its kind in Australia.

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Queensland’s new planning regime for large-scale renewables and battery storage remains “very messy and very complicated,” one year down the track.

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Major delivery of wind turbines, blades and other components ahead of 450 km road journey to project site, as another wind farm extension reaches half way stage.

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A "thought experiment" by a China tech giant finds wind-battery hybrids can achieve the same generation and grid services as coal plants, but with benefits.

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German energy giant RWE says it received official sign-off to operate Australia's first eight-hour battery energy storage system at full capacity.

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Incat founder Robert Clifford explains how a family-owned Tasmanian company built a ship many thought impossible and why battery-electric ferries will reshape shipping.

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A company looking at hydrogen and graphite technologies among two low emission proposals for the purchase of Whyalla Steelworks.

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We are installing inertia for poorly justified reasons, and we are imposing economic penalties that add unnecessary hurdles for solar and wind projects.

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The experience of decommissioning Australia's second-oldest wind farm proves that selling parts for re-use can be a great deal cheaper than sending them to landfill.

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Tech bros pushing SMRs are going to be "very angry" when they discover nuclear is expensive and complicated, says leading analyst.

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Energy upgrades could deliver more than $100 billion in electricity bill savings to renters by 2050. To access those savings requires pulling a key policy lever.

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Bowen says data centre demand could be key in getting struggling wind projects over line, but new report fears "energy vampires" will boost fossil fuels without firm rules.

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Renewable energy developer launches new, wholly owned subsidiary that will continue to progress its 2.5 gigawatt portfolio of big batteries and wind farms across Australia.

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