Renewable transmission plan expands, cost to double
One of Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects faces a cost blowout with expanded areas of land for solar, battery and wind.
One of Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects faces a cost blowout with expanded areas of land for solar, battery and wind.
Profits are up for Australia's largest energy company despite challenges from the price of coal, energy tariffs and power plant uncertainty.
Solar panels installed on commercial and industrial buildings could deliver savings to nearby residents in a trial proposed by a major energy firm.
Utes that can be plugged in and vans that run on batteries have gone on show in Australia for the first time, which experts say is proof the market has moved.
Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.
A major contract for a nationally significant undersea electricity cable could torpedo a Liberal premier's chances of forming minority government.
Two major Australian green hydrogen projects have been abandoned within weeks but experts say it will give investors time to rethink the future of the fuel.
Australia won't meet its renewable energy commitments without significant reforms but there's still time to redeem the situation, an expert warns.
Almost half of new vehicles sold in Australia could be made in China within a decade, a study has found, as the nation moves to low-emission transport.
Australia should set bolder targets to cut pollution and produce renewable energy, the UN says, to secure green exports and avoid further climate harm.
Small nuclear reactors are by far the most expensive new build energy-generating projects, a study has found, while renewable sources remain the cheapest.
From households fitted with solar panels to electric car drivers and business operators, a new research centre aims to model nationwide trends in energy use.
Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.
Electric vehicle drivers will be able to recharge in more places after a substantial infrastructure investment designed to generate wider adoption.
It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.
The federal energy minister is not giving up on Australia's green hydrogen dream despite setbacks, with a new project in line for government incentives.
From wind farms to EV chargers, electricians are key to decarbonisation but even with a steady stream of keen trainees, workforce shortages loom large.
The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.
Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.
Faced with testing 8000 substances to work out how to cut pollution from a key agricultural product, Aussie scientists turned to artificial intelligence.
A camera system designed to work like a human brain could help robots go further, including machines built for space and undersea explorations.
Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.
Removing tax breaks for plug-in hybrid vehicles is stalling their adoption, a group warns, and a lack of incentives could slow efforts to cut car emissions.
Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.
One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.
Gas giants have called on the Australian government to approve projects faster and let them explore more mining opportunities.
Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.
Australia could replace carbon-intensive coal and gas exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but only if it makes changes.
Hunting for a better deal could save some Australian households and businesses hundreds of dollars a year as consumers brace for higher bills.
EnergyAustralia has pledged to back away from the use of carbon offsets to deal with emissions, in a statement following a legal settlement.
Millions more Australian households plan to cut gas and go all-electric but many say they need more information and guidance to do so.