Trump's attacks on renewables sound as daft as ever, so why do Australia's conservative politicians parrot them?

UNSW Professor Matthew England, the world's leading expert on South Ocean modelling, discusses the catastrophic warming of our seas. Plus: Coal power extended in two states, and other news of the week ...

Engie takes full ownership of its first big battery, located at the site of what was the world's most polluting coal generator.

Solar delivered the fastest energy transition in history, but that is already being trumped by the stunning rollout of battery storage.

AGL revises plans for a major gas peaking plant for the third time at a highly contested site, and locals are up for another fight.

Global ocean heat content increased by approximately 23 zetajoules (ZJ) in 2025, roughly 40 times annual global primary energy consumption. This is not good.

UNSW Professor Matthew England, a global authority on South Ocean modelling, explains the alarming warming of our seas. Plus: coal power extended in two states, and the week’s other key stories.

Fortescue reckons it has secured lowest prices for its big batteries, and says its first project has already "saved its bacon" by keeping processing plants running despite fossil fuel hiccups.

State government has already ploughed more than $300 million into embattled coal generator, and has now promised more just six months after saying it wouldn't.

Less than three years after launching its home battery product, Sigenergy has dominated the Australian market, becoming the biggest seller in 2025.

The life extensions to giant coal plants are being driven by fears about grid "security", and may not be addressed while spinning machines are regarded as the only cure.

Kaluza CEO Melissa Gander on the change in technologies, and energy thinking, that will deliver more value to consumers. Plus: News of the week, including solar recycling plan and home battery uptake.