
US battery surge unlocks record growth in wind and solar pipeline
A new study shows a steady pipeline of wind, solar and storage planned to connect to the US grid as Biden steps up ambitions.

The curious case of Tomago: fake blackouts feeding a fossil fuelled future
Australia is entering its fifth-year of post-blackout hysteria, but a lack of real blackouts mean the threat has to be fabricated.

Shell and Edify in landmark big battery storage deal in NSW
Shell and Edify in landmark deal to build a 100MW big battery in Riverina as part of new electricity supply agreement with NSW government.

NSW smart meter program to soak up solar with “everyday batteries”
Endeavour Energy gets smart about better managing record numbers of residential rooftop solar systems, with not a solar export charge in sight.

Energy retailer asks ACCC to probe possible “market gaming” in NSW
Energy retailer asks ACCC to investigate sustained price spikes in NSW as analysts question why some gas generators remained idle as prices soared.

“It is crazy:” Greens push new climate laws after Coalition’s fossil fuel subsidy spree
Australian Greens propose laws to make fossil fuel companies legally liable for climate change, labelling contradictory Morrison government budget "crazy".

Australia’s emissions have risen since 2005, apart from land use accounting tricks
New research shows Australia is lagging behind international peers in emissions reductions, despite what the Morrison government may claim.

Tesla cuts price of Powerwall home battery in Australia
Following two recent price hikes, Tesla has cut the Australian retail price of a Powerwall 2 home battery system.

“It’s a disgrace:” Snowy Hydro to use government subsidy for market dominance
Taxpayer funded Kurri Kurri gas plant will help give Snowy Hydro dominance of the NSW, Victoria and South Australia markets. But will it protect it from battery storage?

G7 Countries agree to end coal financing before end of 2021
G7 efforts to stamp out coal accelerate ahead of a major June meeting - another source of pressure for Australia's reticent leadership.

Explainer: Solar inverters have a new, important role to play – are you affected?
Changes to inverter standards will require new solar inverters to play a much more active role in the broader grid. So what does this mean for consumers?

AEMC says rooftop solar export charge “optional” in bid to calm fears
AEMC seeks to calm fears over proposed solar export charges, but not everyone is convinced it will leave solar owners better off.









