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Morrison says sub deal won’t lead to nuclear power push in Australia. Don’t believe him

Giles Parkinson

Morrison says he has no plans for nuclear power plants despite nuclear subs deal. But conservatives and the pro-nuclear lobby won't stop trying.

Taylor tightens rules for rooftop solar industry, hands sheriff’s badge to CER

Sophie Vorrath

Australia’s rooftop solar industry is bracing for a major regulatory overhaul, including on how companies and equipment qualify for the national rebate scheme.

Is Australia’s rooftop solar industry dodgy? Taylor’s review delivers its verdict

Sophie Vorrath

Angus Taylor's Integrity Review of Australia's rooftop solar sector has landed, all 63 pages and 13 recommendations. Here's what it says about the state of the industry.

Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s breakthrough solar technology

Giles Parkinson & Nigel Morris

Australia has a chance to set up its own solar manufacturing industry after new benchmark in solar cell efficiency.

EnergyAustralia calls for partners for what could be country’s biggest battery

Giles Parkinson

EnergyAustralia seeks a partner for the massive Wooreen big battery in Victoria, part of its plans to replace the Yallourn brown coal generator.

“Missing markets”: Why energy storage projects are being sidelined in Australia

Michael Mazengarb

ESB chief Kerry Schott plays down concerns around proposed 'capacity mechanism' telling forum its not designed to keep coal operating.

French energy giant EDF chases big solar play in Hunter Valley coal region

Giles Parkinson

French energy giant EDF in major solar play in the Hunter Valley, signs MOU with local coal mining company.

Black Summer bushfires released more than a year’s worth of Australian emissions

Michael Mazengarb

New research suggests emissions from Black Summer bushfires were double previous estimates, and triggered a plankton bloom bigger than Australia.

Hillston Solar farm secures financing to go ahead in NSW

Joshua S. Hill

It's tough out there, but the proposed 120MW Hillston Solar Farm in the Riverina region has successfully raised the necessary funds to move forward.

EV drivers lodge High Court challenge to Victoria’s electric road tax

Giles Parkinson

Two EV drivers launch High Court action against Victoria government's EV road tax, saying it is unconstitutional and a really bad idea.

First Rivian electric ute for customer rolls off factory floor

Bridie Schmidt

First Rivian R1T electric ute made for a customer has rolled off the factory floor at the EV maker's production line in Normal, Illinois.

Electric i4 will cost 30% less to own, but BMW still sees long future for fossil fuel burners

Bridie Schmidt

The all-electric i4 will cost drivers 30% less than owning a similar ICE, but BMW still expects combustion engine cars be around for a while.

EV news wrap from The Driven

Staff Reporters

Trials underway for a transformer electric van that can power a home or business; AGL extends EV subscription offer to Adelaide; and much more.

Grid Connections: Who’s going where in Australia’s energy transition

Staff Reporters

People movements in Aurecon, Viva Energy, 5B, Hydro Tasmania, Queensland, AGL, Ausgrid, Genex, Meridian, Powershop, ECA, Infinite Blue and Ratch.
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