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Two men killed in turbine lift accident at German wind farm
Investigations are underway into the cause of a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two men working inside a wind turbine at a project in Germany.
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New transformer in works for Australia’s most powerful battery, but return to full service pushed out again
Australia’s most powerful battery is likely to continue to limp along at around half of its promised capacity for most of the year, with delivery of a replacement transformer expected in the second half of 2026.
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Home battery installs hit quarter-million mark under federal rebate. But is the party over?
The installation of more than 250,000 discounted batteries is an extraordinary result, delivering around 6.2 MWh of storage. But ongoing success is not a given.
Balcony solar takes US by storm, as 27 states announce new plug-and-play PV laws
In more than half of US states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.
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“I’m it!” Bob Brown puts hand up to lead new national environmental watchdog
One of Australia’s fiercest defenders of nature and biodiversity has thrown his hat into the ring to become the first CEO of the National Environmental Protection Agency.
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