Trees were planted almost 100 years ago at the entrance to a tiny New South Wales town to recognise locals who served in WWI, but residents say a proposed wind farm could "butcher" the living memorial.
Norwegian energy giant pulls out of $10 billion offshore wind project
A $10 billion offshore wind farm project, which has been in the planning for more than five years, is in limbo after an overseas company rejected a feasibility licence.
Towns 'lumped' with 'burden of energy production' push back on wind farms
Two regional NSW councils that already host 42 per cent of the state's wind turbines push back over more projects in the pipeline.
Wind turbine trial sparks hope as small-scale power source
A small-scale wind turbine has been developed in Adelaide in the hope of supplying energy direct to off-grid users, including farms, wineries and construction sites.
Super battery capable of powering one million homes switched on
One of the most powerful energy storage batteries in the world has been designed to back up NSW's grid.
Tasmania signs Marinus Link deal, energy minister confirms
The state's energy minister tells ABC Radio Hobart he has signed the deal for the multi-billion-dollar undersea cable during the government caretaker period.
'The writing is on the wall': China may have reached peak emissions
Experts say Beijing's commitment to renewable energy is revolutionising the country's energy usage, and it could impact the fight against global warming and a key Australian industry.
WA races to build $584 million renewables grid as opposition warns of chaos
New wind turbines, solar panels and big batteries might be the shiny face of the renewable energy transition, but it won't mean much without a lot more transmission lines. Will WA's latest plan help?
Would you live inside a 'modern power station'?
In central NSW it’s common to see cows grazing under wind turbines. This area is home to Australia’s first renewable energy zone.
Developer abandons $10 billion offshore windfarm in Gippsland
A policy expert questions whether Australia can still meet its renewable energy targets, as Blue Float Energy withdraws from a major Victorian renewables project, and from offshore wind internationally.
Energy giant drops offshore wind project amid global 'headwinds'
International energy companies are reconsidering their investments in Australian offshore wind projects as the Trump administration's disruption of the industry causes global uncertainty.
China is supercharging its renewables industry
As the US slashes incentives for solar, wind and electric vehicles, China is accelerating its energy transition. Alan Kohler explains.
Wind energy developer warns WA project may not be ready by coal deadline
The WA government is relying on wind farms in regional communities for its transition away from coal, but a developer warns they may not be ready.
Operators flag new plans for WA's oldest operating wind farm
One of the country's original wind farms, Albany Grasmere, could break new ground, with its owners considering the largest domestic upgrade of its infrastructure.
Foreign frontrunners emerge to build WA's first offshore wind farm
The federal government looks close to approving two major developers to start feasibility studies on building an offshore wind farm off WA's south-west coast.
Spain's blackout shows 'we're not reacting fast enough' to changing grids
The extraordinary failure of Spain's entire electricity system in April sparked furious debate over the energy transition. But what caused the blackout?
Scores of homes go green amid plan to run entire postcode off renewables
Hundreds more homes are expected to be converted as part of the Electrify 2515 scheme, which offers subsidies to households looking to cut fossil fuel use and power bills.
'Energy policy chaos' in Queensland causing uncertainty among investors
Decisions by the Queensland government to extend the life of publicly-owned coal fired power stations beyond 2035, expand gas exploration and call in certain wind farm projects has raised concerns.
'Thermal runaway': The danger with lithium-ion battery plants in the bush
Volunteer firefighters in Victoria's north-east say two battery energy storage system proposals would be a catastrophic fire risk if they are approved.
WA's first community-owned wind farm set to double its output
A co-op wind farm in Denmark, Western Australia is one of hundreds of "mid-level" energy projects being developed across Australia amid a growing trend of community-led investment.
$1b wind farm project axed by Queensland government
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has exercised his powers as planning minister to refuse planning approval for the Moonlight Range Wind Farm in Central Queensland.