We’ve read and reported on some remarkably misinformed analysis in recent weeks, including from country’s principal energy rule maker and government’s favourite energy consultant. But this one on solar and battery storage just about takes the biscuit.
GE technology chief says days of “relying solely on synchronous generation for everything are over”. In a direct challenge to those who say grid security can only be assured by spinning coal and gas turbines, the world’s biggest provider of energy equipment says wind and solar can do the job just as well.
Enova Energy decides to lift solar feed in tariff to 12c/kWh, good news for solar households, including those about to lose premium tariffs. The small community owned retailer is rattling the big boys in the energy market – not because of its size, but what it stands for.
The AEMC’s latest report again takes the breath away for the depth of its ignorance. In the case of wind and solar, it is becoming increasingly obvious that it has no idea about technology costs.
Modelling from government’s preferred advisor actually shows that a high renewables target could deliver lower costs to consumers than an EIS. That’s not what the public was told last week, but predictions that an EIS is cheaper were based on some ridiculous price assumptions.
You couldn’t dream up the crazy set of events that have driven fears that South Australia is a sign of the threats to come to power supply reliability.
The AEMC really needs to get its act together in terms of more forward looking in terms of its approach to modelling.
Two new studies of different ice shelves have seen major melting that could portend a less stable future for the region.
JP Morgan say that with rapid coal generation closure, AGL may be worth more than the market currently thinks. But maybe not.
Lazard report says rooftop solar costs on “by far the steepest cost decline of any technology,” with energy storage looking like following suit.
NSW new initiative on energy efficiency is good model for the Victorian government’s long-awaited energy efficiency and productivity strategy.
Australia, once held up a paragon of energy market reform, has fallen well behind the pace, both in terms of current progress and future vision.
Investors feel like they have been sandwiched between Cory Bernardi and Bob Brown, but there are finally signs that the investment drought for wind and solar is over.
Last week served as a reminder – as if we needed another one – that climate policy is still a wild ride in Australian politics.
Two out of five Australian companies with fossil fuel investments fail to acknowledge the science of climate change, a new survey has found.
Senator Malcolm Roberts has met with some of world’s most notorious and longest-serving climate science deniers to help put their stamp on the new Trump administration.
NSW and Queensland – which still own their networks – block reforms that could lower network costs. Meanwhile, Finkel sings praises of pumped hydro and household battery storage to COAG energy ministers.
WA wave energy developer says its mWave technology is attracting strong interest in Europe, where the company has plans to roll out a series of commercial-scale wave farms, starting in Portugal.
President-elect Trump on rounds out a potential dream team of anti-environment cabinet members with the chief executive officer of ExxonMobil.
What’s happening in New Zealand mimics what happened in Australia 5 or so years ago. The question is, will they learn from our mistakes?
Most people agree with the concept of climate change. For those of us that think it’s a relatively urgent issue the challenge is how to make it front of mind for voters.
AEMO report sets out pressing challenges facing Australian electricity networks in future, looks to past for solutions.
Australia remains one of world’s most expensive places to develop renewables, when it should be one of the cheapest.
Australian CleanTech Index outperforms broader market again in November, marking 12 months of leading the ASX200 by more than 25%.
WA’s first co-located solar PV power plant has cleared its final hurdle to realisation and will begin construction next month.
