With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.
An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.
Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route.
The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.
After smashing sales records in Australia, electric vehicles are expected to be in high demand at the largest motor show in the southern hemisphere.
A $100 million scheme designed to cut the cost of buying an electric vehicle will launch during a period of record demand.
The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.
Three electric truck charging hubs will be built in one Australian capital city in the first stage of a project designed to power up the transport transition.
Israel and Iran have launched fresh attacks on each other, a day after Tehran struck an Israeli oil refinery.
The latest escalation in the Iran war heightens the disruption of global energy supplies that has raised the political stakes for US President Donald Trump.
The next generation of batteries could power up electric cars within minutes and Australian researchers have developed a world-first proof-of-concept.
The savings from a new type of energy project could slash electricity bills for households in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and consume less farming land.
Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.
More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen.
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked dramatically almost straight after war broke out in the Middle East, the consumer watchdog has found.
Neighbouring countries including Indonesia and Malaysia could beat Australia to lead the sustainable aviation fuel market despite its potential.
More than seven million homes will be eligible to receive a mark out of 10 for their energy efficiency but experts say the assessments should become mandatory.
Electric vehicles have broken sales records in Australia even as the larger automotive market stalled, with sales of petrol and hybrid models falling.
It boasts Australia's largest fleet of electric vehicles but one company plans to put even more electric trucks and motorcycles on the road to lower emissions.
Millions of households are risking fires by getting rid of batteries in dangerous ways and the popularity of lithium batteries is raising the stakes.
Hydropower projects should receive more support and faster approvals if Australia is to meet its renewable energy targets, a group has warned.
A national trial will recycle solar panels at the end of their working lives to extract valuable metals and boost Australia's circular economy.
Twists and turns are coming to Australia's electric car market, from a potential road-user charge and tax reform to the price of models launching on our shores.
The energy watchdog has launched legal action against a major power supplier after an outback community hit by storms endured days without power.
Wind and solar systems are projected to be the cheapest energy-generating technology in 2050 while small nuclear reactors will cost the most.
US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.
China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.
Most Australians who rent their home say they avoid using cooling and heating appliances due to high costs.
Battery-powered cars have been found using more energy than promised in independent tests, just like their petrol and diesel peers.
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.
Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.
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