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$150m fund to support low-interest EV loans

The Federal Government is bankrolling low-interest loans for people earning under $100,000 who want to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). Federal Climate Change and

Funding boost for Ampol’s Brisbane SAF project

Ampol will receive $8m in federal funding to advance the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Brisbane refinery. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Green light to decommission Australia’s first nuclear reactor

Approval has been given for the first stage decommissioning of Australia’s original nuclear research reactor, a process that will take until 2030 and not apply to the

Renewables drive down turnover for electricity suppliers

An abundance of renewable energy supply led to an almost 10 percent drop in turnover for electricity supply businesses in October. The latest Australian Bureau of

$60 billion opportunity in ageing offshore rigs

$60 billion worth of offshore infrastructure is set to be decommissioned in the coming decades, with a roadmap established to take advantage of the opportunity. Federal

Battery storage costs drop 20 percent in a year

The cost of battery energy storage fell 20 percent in the past year, as the price of solar energy generation continued to drop. The statistics are included in the

New proton battery overcomes lithium limitations

An eco-friendly battery, which would reduce the current reliance on lithium, has been created by Australian scientists. Developed at UNSW Sydney, the high-performance,

Deep gender fission over nuclear energy in Australia

There is a stark gender divide on Australians’ perception of nuclear energy. A recent survey by the Australian Conservation Foundation found the majority of Australian

Shankey inaugural Net Zero Economy Authority CEO

A former Deputy Director-General at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Net Zero Economy

Path from water to hydrogen a $3.9 billion opportunity

An industry focussed on extracting hydrogen from water could inject almost $4 billion into the Australian economy. A new CSIRO report has projected Australia’s

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