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Queensland’s renewable energy ‘whiplash’: how the shift from coal stalled in Australia’s most polluting state

In 2024 seven solar and windfarms and seven storage projects – totalling 3,202 megawatts – had been approved. Then came the LNP government

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Australia Tables Historic Environmental Reform Legislation Promising Economic Boost and Conservation Balance

Australia's government introduces comprehensive environmental reform legislation promising A$6.9 billion annual economic benefits through faster project approvals while establishing a new National Environmental Protection Agency. The landmark bill faces political challenges requiring crossbench support.

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Risky business: energy experts slam 'always on' nuclear

Clean energy experts say building nuclear reactors is a costly and unviable pathway for Australia's electricity supply that would push power bills even higher.

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Billions in the bush: energy wires lifeline to farmers

Farming with wind and solar provides a lifeline, landholders say, as economic modelling shows billions are flowing to bush communities from energy investment.

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Grants for homes 'save billions on big energy projects'

Incentivising households and landlords into renewable tech such as batteries and solar would save billions on large-scale infrastructure, a report says.

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Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk

The number of large-scale solar projects in Australia needs to rise rapidly, but the nuclear power debate could derail progress, industry experts say.

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Tradies, skilled workers needed for clean energy shift

Tradies and uni graduates with clean energy skills and sustainability credentials are in demand but Australia needs tens of thousands more to hit climate goals.

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Renewable energy growth must double to meet Australia’s emission goals, Clean Energy Council says

More than 35% of Australia’s electricity last year was supplied by wind and solar, up from just under 17% in 2017

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Australia invests $4.29bn in renewable energy in December quarter, 10 times the previous three months

Despite the year-end spurt the pace remains inadequate to meet targets, Clean Energy Council says

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Australia urged to boost clean energy spending over claims 'mammoth' US green subsidies bill a threat

Renewable energy developers and operators warn Australia's decarbonisation efforts could be derailed because of massive green spending plans by the US.

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Evidence grows of forced labour and slavery in production of solar panels, wind turbines

A ‘certificate of origin’ scheme could counter concerns about renewables supply chains, says Clean Energy Council

The Guardian - AU

Queensland windfarm to provide enough power for 1.4m homes with new $2bn investment

Spain-based Acciona Energia will double capacity of project 200km south-west of Brisbane

The Guardian - AU

Licence revoked: electrician signs off 161 solar panel installations despite being interstate

"The man took advantage of the Commonwealth Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme and received tens of thousands in government rebates for installations that he did not install or inspect himself"

Newcastle Herald

Rooftop solar panels, costing thousands of dollars, deemed fire hazard

Ricky Barone installed a solar system on his roof in 2014. Since then, it has cost him thousands of dollars and years of sleepless nights. So, who's responsible?

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As the cost of living soars, Melissa's sustainable lifestyle is now paying dividends

It cost Melissa Weckert and her family a lot of money to build sustainability into their house and lifestyle, but now it's paying dividends.

The Guardian - AU

Paying coal and gas plants to supply back-up energy a ‘retrograde step’, Clean Energy Council says

‘It’s the wrong policy debate at the wrong time,’ industry says of capacity mechanism

The Guardian - AU

Demand for rooftop solar batteries surges as eastern Australian energy prices soar

Solar Victoria fielded 50% higher than usual number of inquiries into power storage amid cold snap across eastern states

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s renewables boom fading as investors lose confidence, energy council says

Clean Energy Council says Morrison government’s lack of ‘meaningful policies’ and leadership on climate could mark start of downturn

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