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‘Battery passport’ call to solve electric car recycling

An influx of old electric vehicle batteries will pose a significant challenge but also an opportunity to recover critical minerals, an inquiry has been told.

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Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy will invest $450 million in the Eraring big battery project as part of a plan to accelerate its renewable energy generation and storage footprint.

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Australia could play critical role EVs, solar minerals

Rising demand for minerals needed to make electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines could deliver a unique opportunity for Australia, a report finds.

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Big batteries for the ‘heavy lifting’ as cold snap hits

The more clean energy in the nation's network, the better it will be for power bills and keeping the lights on, experts say, despite a lull during a cold snap.

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Premier floats water supply risk from nuclear push

Water supply may be threatened during a drought under federal opposition leader Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan, Queensland premier Steven Miles says.

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Permits for new gas exploration risk ‘climate disaster’

Australia needs more gas to fast-track the phase out of coal, explorers say, but critics warn new offshore gas exploration permits are a "climate disaster".

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Deal for ‘clean, reliable power’ despite gas shortfall

Another state has signed a federal renewable energy agreement, anticipating rising power demand in coming decades from new refineries and low-carbon industries.

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Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation

Plans are advancing to allow electric vehicle batteries to save Australian homes from blackouts and other power emergencies, but a few hurdles remain.

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‘Gutted like a fish’: Forrest on Fortescue job losses

Andrew Forrest says the Fortescue Group will continue to pursue its green hydrogen plan despite slashing 700 jobs in a bid to cut costs.

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‘Game changer’, cash-free charging trial for EV drivers

A major electric car-charging network will test cashless payment technology in what's being hailed as a game changer for EV drivers.

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Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.

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Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Some $50 million for the latest home energy tech aims to help consumers save money by controlling car charging, solar panels, batteries, hot water and aircon.

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Gas before nuclear ‘thought bubble’ as coal reign ends

Gas will keep the lights on in Australia's most populous state, the NSW energy minister says, while dismissing a proposed nuclear power option.

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Gas before nuclear ‘thought bubble’ in net-zero race

More gas will keep the lights on in Australia's most populous state but nuclear power remains a pipe dream, the NSW energy minister says.

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Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up

More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.

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Door closes on senator’s bid to save colourful career

The hopes of a controversial LNP senator saving his parliamentary career appear to have been dashed by a Liberal National state council.

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Nuclear policy flicked ahead of LNP state convention

The hot topic of nuclear energy does not appear on the agenda of Queensland's Liberal National Party annual convention.

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Car sales hit speed bump as buyers step on the brake

Vehicle sales, including popular SUVs and utes, have hit a speed bump in Australia after more than a year of cruising through records.

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Community batteries to help power thousands of homes

More than 400 shared batteries will join the national electricity grid after investments in 21 projects across all states and one territory.

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A Trump win could cost Australian exports, report warns

Critical minerals from Australia needed to fuel electric vehicles and renewable energy technology could fall in popularity depending on the US election outcome.

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Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC

Aussies are using less power and producing more rooftop solar to cope with energy costs, the consumer watchdog finds, urging retailers to share cost reductions.

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Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers

Less obvious sources of greenhouse gases - including wine and pet food producers - have been awarded grants to lead the way in reducing industrial emissions.

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Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.

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Solar panels paving the path to new recycling hub

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.

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Google and CSIRO team up to solve solar surplus problem

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.

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‘Duttonheimer’: Qld protesters lash LNP’s nuclear plan

Protesters have rallied outside LNP headquarters in Brisbane against a nuclear future proposed by federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

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Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Australia's battery recycling scheme has started accepting lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and is urging riders to research their disposal.

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Russian air strike damages Ukrainian power facilities

Kyiv says it needs air defence systems as sirens sound across Ukraine amid a barrage of Russian strikes targeting energy generation facilities.

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Why Aussie homes could soon be powered by electric cars

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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‘Nightmare scenario’: states slam Dutton’s nuclear plan

State leaders have slapped down coalition plans to build seven nuclear power plants across the nation.

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