SunCable's Australia-Asia Power Link project in the remote Northern Territory has received crucial approval from the Commonwealth government.
Why the Government insists it's not getting green hydrogen wrong
Energy minister Chris Bowen has rejected suggestions the government should offer more support for the green hydrogen sector, while insisting its energy transition is on track.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds.Landowner all but powerless to fight the solar farm proposal threatening his slice of paradise
A Victorian government scheme designed to fast-track renewable projects is leaving those wanting to appeal approvals with limited options for recourse.
Photo shows A man in black top standing in a paddock with his arms crossedSolar industry sees first projects put on ice as nuclear proposal sows doubt among investors
At least one solar project has been put on hold indefinitely, as some energy investors grow nervous over whether renewables will still be supported under the Coalition's nuclear proposal.
Photo shows A man installs supports for solar panels at a construction site.The boss of Bega cheese heard the Netherlands wanted to become a circular economy. Now he wants it for his town
Seafood waste is being made into fertiliser and a cheese boiler plant runs on wood waste in the small New South Wales town. Could this be the future of sustainability?
Photo shows A paddock of dairy cows on rolling hillsPort Augusta First Nations group considers legal battle over proposed nuclear power plant
Port Augusta is turning into a battleground for Labor and the Coalition's opposing solutions to reducing carbon emissions, with some threatening legal action if the Coalition wins government.
Photo shows Lindsay Thomas stands in bush.Why Andrew Forrest stepped back on green hydrogen
Green hydrogen might be more efficient than petrol but it doesn't rate against a battery-driven vehicle, and funding it is proving to be difficult with iron ore prices falling.
Photo shows A man in a suit standing in front of a purple screenWhy the government's getting green hydrogen wrong
Sunshine Hydro Executive Chairperson Michael Myer says the government's proposed rules on green hydrogen will derail its plan to turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower.
Has Video Duration: 5 minutes 11 seconds.Is there a clean finish for a wind turbine at the end of its life? Not entirely
As towers on Victoria's original wind farms approach the end of their life span, minds are turning to recycling options, especially for the tricky composite blades.
SA's newly approved battery will be more than three times the size of famous 'Tesla battery'
The South Australian government has approved the Limestone Coast Energy Park project, which promises to be the biggest one in the state, eclipsing Tesla's 150MW battery.
Photo shows An artists impression of a large energy battery storage area.Massive SunCable solar project spanning more than 12,000 hectares gets environmental tick in NT
A project to develop "the world's largest renewable energy precinct" in a remote stretch of the territory receives crucial environmental approvals, but a final investment decision for the $30 billion-plus project is not expected until 2027.
Photo shows a computer-generated image of a solar farm and high-powered electricity lines.It's notoriously windy but is this part of Bass Strait the right place for an offshore wind farm?
The Bass Strait's strong and consistent winds are ranked among the best in the world for wind energy production, but not everyone is convinced a big turbine project stacks up in the Commonwealth-proposed zone.
Photo shows An elderly couple holds a piece of paper with a photo of the ocean up against the same coast to compare in real life.Why the global sharks are circling Australia's gas export industry once more
For an industry entering its sunset years, Australian gas certainly is attracting an enormous amount of attention and money. And yet, the local market is facing gas shortages, despite being one of the world's biggest exporters.
Photo shows LNG tanker leaves Darwin Harbour.How would you feel about having a nuclear reactor in your backyard?
Traralgon residents fear the Coalition's proposal to build a nuclear plant nearby will drive down property prices, but some also see it as a chance for an economic boost when the coal power station closes.
Photo shows A man with a moustache on left, couple at their store's cash register in centre and woman wearing pink and black jacketWhen it comes to power, solar could leave nuclear and everything else in the shade — here's why
Energy experts — and even Greenpeace — underestimated solar power's rapid global growth. Now many believe solar is set to become the world's biggest power source within the next decade. But it is falling prices — rather than environmental benefits — that might be driving that change.
Photo shows Arrays of solar panels on a rural property.Can agriculture be weaned off diesel? Some farmers are finding it harder than others to decarbonise
Diesel accounts for about 85 per cent of the energy used on Australian farms, but that mix is expected to change as alternative fuels and renewable technology become more affordable.
Photo shows An aerial view of a combine harvester on a crop.New prices, solar charges, and government support all mean your power bill will be changing today
Australians being wrenched into the teeth of the energy transition can expect more change from today amid new prices, solar charges and government largesse.
Photo shows a house with solar panels on the roofCSIRO chief executive says Peter Dutton's comments on energy report 'corrode public trust in science'
CSIRO CEO Dr Doug Hilton is urging politicians not to undermine scientists in the energy debate, after finding himself in the political firing line.
Photo shows A bald man sitting at a ABC branded microphone with an on air sign lit up in the background.What is nuclear energy and how does it work?
Nuclear power is in the headlines a lot right now. So we ask energy experts to break down exactly what it is.
Northern Territory faces blackouts within four years unless investment in electricity grid increases, commission says
The NT's electricity system is in a "prime but precarious" position and could face blackouts within four years if looming challenges are not met, according to the NT Utilities Commission.
Photo shows Powerlines seen at dusk in Darwin.Hundred-turbine wind farm to be built 55km from proposed Coalition nuclear power plant site
Developers say the proposed 100 turbine farm to be built near Collie, outside the town of Moodiarrup, will produce enough electricity to power the Perth CBD.