
Australia finally has a climate policy after lost decade, but not everyone is making progress
After lost decade, Australia has a climate policy. It feels right to enjoy the moment – at least for the remainder of the week. Another small, baby step for mankind.

Greens establish Senate inquiry into greenwashing
Senate agrees to landmark inquiry into the impacts of greenwashing on both consumers and the environment, and how best to stop it.

Australia has a carbon price for industry – and it may infuse greater climate action
Implementation of the safeguard mechanism bodes well for Australian climate policy and may also pave the way for carbon pricing beyond the industry sector.

Ikea buys three NSW solar farms in second major Australian investment
After making its first foray into Australian renewables last month, Ingka Investments has bought three NSW solar farms – two under operation and one underway.

Oil giant Shell to build its first big battery with massive project in Melbourne
Updated: Shell makes its first big battery investment anywhere in world in deal with Macquarie for massive project near Melbourne.

Fortescue signs renewable power supply for 300MW green hydrogen project
Fortescue signs renewable supply deal for 300MW green hydrogen and green ammonia facility in Norway.

EU agrees to lift renewables target to 42.5 pct of overall energy use by 2030
EU agrees to set new target of 42.5 per cent renewables by 2030 - a share of overall energy use, not just the grid.

Fluence targets transmission transition with grid stabilising battery Ultrastack
Global energy technology giant unveils its newest offering, to transform the way transmission and distribution networks operate on increasingly renewable grids.

New funds to test hydrogen jet that could fly from Australia to Europe in four hours
European aerospace firm wins grant funding to design and test hydrogen-propelled jets capable of supersonic flight, including Sydney to Frankfurt in 4h 15m.

1komma5° unveils plan to make its own solar in Germany. Could Australia be next?
The solar, battery and electrification giant – which set up shop in Australia last year – will make its own panels in Germany. Why not in Australia, too?

Reliability standard may be changed to cope with wind, solar and nervous ministers
Reliability panel looks to change the definition of risk to take account of changing supply (wind and solar), changing weather, and political capital.

Too much solar, not enough wind: Australia’s big renewable dilemma
Australia's main grid has too much solar and not enough wind. And the reality is that wind plus transmission is cheaper than solar plus storage.











