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- Calls for more nature protection as South Australia powers ahead with renewable energy Tue, 21 Mar 23, 3:29pmPeak environment groups in SA urge the state government to increase natural protections as renewable projects advance.
- The 'mismatch' between Australia's renewable energy ambitions and the reality on the ground Tue, 31 Jan 23, 6:31amA top energy expert says Australia is adding renewable energy at less than half the pace required to replace retiring coal-fired power generation and meet its 2030 climate targets.
- Australia's renewable energy uptake running at 'less than half' the speed required Tue, 31 Jan 23, 6:31amA top energy expert says there will need to be policy changes before Australia's energy market operator's plans can be reconciled with reality.
- Sun sets on Sun Cable, shining a light on the challenges facing green energy mega projects Mon, 23 Jan 23, 6:26amThe collapse of billionaires' plans to export solar power from northern Australia to Singapore highlights the challenges facing mega renewable energy projects, experts say.
- Sun sets on Sun Cable, shining a light on the challenges facing green energy mega-projects Mon, 23 Jan 23, 6:26amThe collapse of billionaires' plans to export solar power from northern Australia to Singapore highlights the challenges facing mega renewable energy projects, experts say.
- Fears pumped hydro dam will 'take away identity' of culturally significant mountain Sun, 15 Jan 23, 8:59amWiradjuri people around Lithgow in New South Wales are concerned about plans for a 40-metre-high concrete reservoir on top of a mountain that holds great importance to them.
- With massive Sun Cable solar project in doubt, clouds over Northern Territory economy darken Thu, 12 Jan 23, 7:34amAs a breakdown between billionaire investors threatens one of the Northern Territory's brightest economic hopes, the NT government insists it and other major projects will still go ahead.
- With the massive Sun Cable solar project in doubt, the clouds over the NT economy have gotten darker Thu, 12 Jan 23, 7:34amAs a breakdown between billionaire investors threatens one of the Northern Territory's brightest economic hopes, the NT government insists it and other major projects will still go ahead.
- NT government downplays doubts over $30 billion Sun Cable project Thu, 12 Jan 23, 7:34amAs a breakdown between billionaire investors threatens one of the Northern Territory's brightest economic hopes, the NT government insists it and other major projects will still go ahead.
- Residents fight food manufacturer over solar panels on land zoned for farming Wed, 21 Dec 22, 1:41pmA local council in regional Victoria has approved a solar farm on farming land, despite objections. It has sparked residents' fears a linked bio-thermal and bacteria digester facility could also get the green light.
- Tesla megapack battery and 8,500-panel solar farm to be built in remote South Australian town Fri, 2 Sep 22, 2:13pmA small town in South Australia aims to help the nation reach its net zero emissions goal, with its solar farm almost complete.
- Solar farm has bright future boosting renewable energy supply Fri, 2 Sep 22, 2:13pmA small town in South Australia aims to help the nation reach its net zero emissions goal, with its solar farm almost complete.
- Solar farms, batteries to be installed in seven WA towns as shift to renewables grows Tue, 9 Aug 22, 9:37amWith already high petrol prices expected to rise even further this year, solar projects that will shift dependency away from diesel are underway in several West Australian regional towns.
- Interconnector helping to build a more reliable power network Thu, 4 Aug 22, 2:29pmThe SA-NSW interconnector will open renewable energy export opportunities and encourage new developments in regional Australia.
- Market disconnect: Clouds gather over Twiggy, Cannon-Brookes' $30b Sun Cable project Fri, 6 May 22, 5:44amIt's billed as a poster child for Australian renewable energy exports, but Sun Cable's plan to build the world's biggest solar farm draws scepticism in its target market, Singapore.