Australia has the potential to lead the world in sustainable aviation fuel but a report warns that other countries are making progress faster.
Labor has chalked up a last-minute legislative victory, with the Greens backing its housing scheme, as several MPs bid Canberra farewell.
Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.
A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.
Thousands of flexible solar cells are expected to be printed by the ream in a $6.8 million facility established by Australia's leading science organisation.
Packing material and static electricity could take the edge off future electricity bills, according to Australian researchers.
Two forums looking a nuclear power and renewable energy have been told contrasting views about their impact on power prices.
Batteries made from waste, earthquake-proof buildings and solar panel technology that keeps lights on around the world have been recognised at an awards gala.
Australia's national science agency will team with an electricity retailer to find out whether electric cars can be used to power homes and back up the grid.
Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.
Environmentally friendly plane fuel could be closer to being produced in Australia after two governments made a record investment in its potential.
An increase in renewable energy capacity is being seized as evidence solar power is Australia's right way forward as the debate over nuclear plants heats up.
Solar gardens could be a solution for people locked out of the booming renewable energy market, experts say, as the first of its kind prepares to pay investors.
Electricity bills would need to rise significantly to recoup costs associated with building and running nuclear plants in Australia, new analysis suggests.
Putting solar panels on the roofs of businesses, new homes and social housing could double Australia's renewable power, a study has found.
A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.
Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.
Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.
It's not just climate change and bills fuelling demand for solar batteries - the threat of blackouts is prompting more households to invest in energy storage.
The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia's future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.
Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.
In the lead-up to the Queensland state election, Solar Citizens wants the major parties to make big commitments to renewable energy.
Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.
Three firms have teamed up to investigate the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brisbane as demand for renewable options booms.
More than 400 shared batteries will join the national electricity grid after investments in 21 projects across all states and one territory.
A transport company has revealed plans to add more than 100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet as part of a $45 million project.
One of Australia's biggest energy providers plans to establish a solar panel recycling facility in NSW that could turn old tech into new footpaths.
Using more renewable energy could require faster and more reliable technology, according to Google's research arm is working with the CSIRO to create it.
Local jobs and the push towards renewables will be threatened by the coalition's nuclear energy policy, the prime minister says.
An opposition proposal to build nuclear reactors has dominated parliamentary debate as politicians return to Canberra, with the plan labelled a "fantasy".
More than 1000 electric vehicle owners will be invited to test whether they can power their homes from their cars as part of a $7.7 million trial.
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