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Big solar and eight hour battery project gets green tick, but wind hub put on hold

Big solar and eight hour battery project gets green tick, but wind hub put on hold

A large solar project paired with one of the country’s first eight-hour batteries received federal environmental, but a wind energy hub proposed for New England is put on hold.
“Just get it done:” Survey finds public support for tax on fossil exports

“Just get it done:” Survey finds public support for tax on fossil exports

New survey finds strong public support for The Superpower Institute’s proposal to bring back a carbon tax.
Barossa “carbon factory” cleared as Teals lay down gauntlet on 2030 emissions target

Barossa “carbon factory” cleared as Teals lay down gauntlet on 2030 emissions target

Barossa gas project is terrible news for the climate and Tiwi Islanders. It goes ahead against record warming and calls for more ambitious emissions targets.
Fossil lobby claims voters want nuclear. Grid simulation shows it’s the last thing Australia needs

Fossil lobby claims voters want nuclear. Grid simulation shows it’s the last thing Australia needs

As the Coalition goes nuclear in its opposition to solar and wind, data modelling 100% renewables on Australia’s NEM reminds us why SMRs are not part of the picture.
Solar banks and electrification: Governments invest $206m to close the energy gap

Solar banks and electrification: Governments invest $206m to close the energy gap

Federal and New South Wales governments tip $206m into energy upgrades for social housing, and launch Solar Banks scheme for homes unable to access solar.
Fossil tax tweak promises to squeeze more money from gas super profits

Fossil tax tweak promises to squeeze more money from gas super profits

Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says proposed changes to the PRRT will mean the offshore gas industry “pays more tax sooner.”
Is Flotation out of the race? Offshore wind rumours swirl as Gippsland decision looms

Is Flotation out of the race? Offshore wind rumours swirl as Gippsland decision looms

As reports emerge that Flotation Energy’s 1.5GW proposal has been rejected, we look at what we do and don’t know about the projects that will make up Australia’s first offshore wind zone.
Star of the South: First offshore wind farm still on track, despite port veto

Star of the South: First offshore wind farm still on track, despite port veto

The leading contender for Australia’s first offshore wind project is unfazed by the veto of a port assembly plant to protect wetlands.
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