“Ironic twist of history:” Offshore wind developer solves 150-year old mystery of sunken coal ship
A maritime mystery dating back to the 1870s has been solved thanks to the seafloor surveys of an offshore wind project proposed for Victorian waters.
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Queensland’s “prepare and repair” disaster economy – brought to you by coal and climate change
Queensland is more or less actively encouraging more state disasters via coal and gas investment. This means “prepare and repair” will continue to offer investment opportunities.
“A tidal wave of hostile messaging:” The billions spent each year by the fossil fuel industry demonising renewables
Head of energy policy in world's fourth biggest economy says scale and pace of energy transition is unprecedented, but the fossil fuel industry is fighting back.
Solar, storage and sheep: First sod turned at game-changing hybrid PV and battery project
First sod has been turned at one of Australia's biggest DC-coupled solar battery hybrid projects, heralding a major change to the generation profile of large-scale PV.
Co-ownership vs consultation: Landmark report proposes faster, cheaper path to renewables
New report says truly partnering with communities on renewables – including through project co-ownership – could slash the time and money lost to planning hurdles and local opposition.
SwitchedOn podcast: Are solar households shifting electricity costs onto everyone else?
A heated debate over network pricing: should electricity tariffs reward households that cut their reliance on the grid, or should everyone pay more to simply stay connected?
Video: The energy transition with DC-coupled solar and storage
Join industry experts for an in-depth discussion on DC-coupled solar and battery hybrid systems transforming Australia's renewable energy landscape.
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Solar and battery project sent to state planning authority by far away objectors gets all-clear
A large-scale solar and battery project that was sent to the state planning arbiter by more than 80 written objections – none of them local – has been cleared to go ahead.
Video: The revolution in electric trucking | Energy Insiders
The Australian trucking industry is about to experience an electric revolution, with plunging battery prices turning economics on its head. New Energy Transport’s Daniel Bleakley explains. Plus: News of the week.
Mandatory energy rating report card urged for all homes
All Australian homes should receive a score out of 10 for energy efficiency before they can be sold or rented, experts say, as part of an expansion to a national assessment program.