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The Meteorological Department has forecast two more days of cloudy weather

‘Coal crisis compels State to increase internal generation’

Tomago Aluminium previously said shifting away from coal could lead to blackouts – now it’s publicly embracing renewables in the middle of an election campaign

The New South Wales government’s roadmap to transition from coal-based electricity to renewable energy involves the creation of five “renewable energy zones” across the state.

One wind turbine in the middle of a motorway can generate as much electricity as 30 solar panels, or nearly enough to power two homes, according to estimates from Alpha 311

Poringalkuthu hydel project inaugurated

Rita, a full-time carer from Kent, has removed all lightbulbs from her property and sets her alarm for 5am to make use of Economy 7 cheap off-peak electricity

Sudanese entrepreneur Mohamed Samir watches proudly as workers assemble garishly colored rickshaws, unique in the North African nation because they run on electricity in a bid to tackle soaring costs. In Sudan, three-wheeler vehicles -- tuk-tuk rickshaws for passengers, and motorbike tricycles with a trailer attached for carrying goods --…

Jen Derrick believes the government should be on the side of the people, not big business. She says BP's £4.9bn profits show the divide between rich and poor is increasing