Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar
Twenty Australian solar research projects will attract a record investment to improve the technology and help to lower costs.
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Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030
Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.
Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills
Australian renters are paying $440 million to keep gas connected whether they use it or not, and one group is calling for change.
Gas customers face higher bills sooner as exodus grows
Australians who remain connected to gas could face rising prices under reforms proposed to deal with changing energy use.
‘Solar coaster’: industry fears renewable rebate end
Solar and battery installation firms are booming with the help of government rebates but most fear a crash will hit when the support ends.
Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.
Power hungry: data centre energy use set to skyrocket
Artificial intelligence is set to make a major impact on Australia's electricity network, with a report warning about soaring demand from data centres.
Power prices fall but risks remain for life after coal
Renewable energy and batteries are pushing down wholesale power prices but a report warns they could rise again when coal-fired plants power down.
Hot out the oven: green iron trial produces first metal
One of Australia's first green iron projects has reached a milestone, producing molten metal from an electric furnace for the first time.
Drone kills one at Zaporizhzhia bus stop: IAEA
A drone attack has reportedly killed one person near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is under the control of Russian forces.
AI powers growing threat to Australia’s energy networks
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.
States urged to back ‘nation-leading’ data centre plan
One state's plan to act on the water and energy use of fast-tracked data centres could be a blueprint for national reform, a climate group says.
Electric switch could save public hospitals millions
Upgrading all of Australia's public hospitals from gas to electricity could save millions of dollars in energy bills but only if the government acts swiftly.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths
Hopes have faded for an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation.
Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times
Australian consumers are facing 'volatile' conditions, a regulator has warned, and may need stronger protections against harm.
Iran and US say Strait of Hormuz deal is close
US President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come soon as Iran and Oman finalise an agreement on a new shipping route.
Power play: national law could curb data centre demands
Data centres in every state and territory could be required to supply their own renewable energy if changes are introduced at a national level.
Not too big, not too small: $100m to plug renewable gap
More small or medium-sized renewable energy projects could win loans as part of a multimillion-dollar scheme to address a gap in Australia's energy plans.
Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels
Governments in all states and territories should ban solar panel dumping while a mandatory recycling scheme is created, an inquiry has been told.
Power struggle: data centre energy rules spark concerns
Future data centre proposals may need to come with renewable energy plans but not all governments or organisations agree with the change.
Half-price power: record renewables push prices down
Wholesale energy prices have fallen by more than 60 per cent in one state, powered by growing use of wind farms, solar panels and batteries.
Renewable energy projects must power data centre boom
Australia's growing number of large-scale data centres must be powered by renewable energy, groups say, or they risk raising power prices for all users.
Battery storage shields Australian households from global energy price shock
While households in Europe and Japan face soaring power bills from the global energy crisis, new IEA data shows Australian electricity prices have fallen thanks to battery storage and renewables, cost-of-living relief that many other economies simply aren't getting.
One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen
By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.
Energy rollercoaster: Australian bills to fall and rise
Australian households can expect lower electricity costs in the coming years, a report says, but they shouldn't get used to them.
Used electric cars drive records as fuel prices bite
It's not just new car sales - electric vehicles are taking off in Australia's second-hand automotive market as buyers seek to avoid high petrol costs.
Tow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out
Electric prime movers built in Australia are finally ready for the road and they could change the way goods move from A to B.
Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks
Investing in two renewable energy sources could help boost Australia's fuel security, a study has found, but drilling for oil is no solution.
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‘Don’t use the lights’: data centre boom sparks warning
Australia needs strict rules to govern data centre energy use amid reports US schools are being forced to switch off their lights to save power.
Australian green hydrogen project gets the green light
A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost.
What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes
Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.