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The Driven

The Driven Podcast: Australia’s EV boom meets a $9 billion diesel problem
We unpack the October sales figures, discuss Hyundai’s new electric van, and look at Australia’s growing dependence on imported diesel.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 7, 2026

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Storage

Last battery pack craned into place at five-hour storage project next to existing gas plant in wind hotspot
The last of the battery packs for a five-hour big battery being developed by EnergyAustralia has been craned into place, next to a gas-fired power station.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 7, 2026

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Commentary

Big data on the ballot – Australia’s download from the US midterms
If Australia doesn’t get the rules around data centres right, the lesson from the US shows they risk breaking bills and grids. And prompting a fierce voter backlash.
David McElrea

Nov 7, 2026

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Renewables

Trump’s war in Iran has rocketed renewables “to the top of the policy agenda,” says IEA
Developing nations are forecast to catch up with renewables installations in richer nations as the US-Israel war on Iran triggers scramble for alternative energy sources.
Peter Hannam

Nov 6, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“Teal-like” party may call shots in close-run NZ election, halting Aotearoa’s “staggering” retreat on climate action
A close-run general election could see climate policies getting a renewed focus “across the Ditch.”
Peter Hannam

Nov 6, 2026

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Energy Insiders

Energy Insiders Podcast: CATL’s fast-charge to the top
CATL ANZ GM Zane Zhou on the China battery giant’s journey from iPods to EVs and big batteries – and where the market is headed. Plus news of the week, with David Leitch, Wayne Smith and Peter Hannam.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Nov 6, 2026

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Commentary

Australia can use China’s technology to accelerate its energy transition – and capture more value
China’s clean tech is helping Australia decarbonise electricity, transport, industry and mining. The challenge is to use it to develop lasting local capability and competitive advantage.
Tim Buckley & Li Ang

Nov 6, 2026

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Commentary

Government says climate and energy reporting not “core news” of public interest – as dis-information runs wild
Renew Economy denied government funding on basis that reporting on climate and energy issues and misinformation campaigns is not of public interest.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 6, 2026

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Solar

Federal Labor dumps anti-dumping rule following solar industry warnings of rising costs, delays
Updated: Federal minister revokes plans to impose hefty new tariffs on imported steel products used in large-scale solar projects, following industry appeal.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 6, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Canavan “cannot have it both ways” on net zero and free trade – unless he wants Australia out of the Paris accord
Matt Canavan claims Australia’s EU free trade agreement is “a sneaky backdoor” to net zero. But his stance has provoked a “please explain” from Coalition colleagues.
Peter Hannam

Nov 6, 2026

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Chart of the day

Chart of the Day: Ocean temperatures were warmest on record for October, including in some Australian waters
Globally sea-surface temperatures have never been recorded so warm for any October, with the monster El Nino a factor.
Peter Hannam

Nov 6, 2026

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Renewables

Australia is headed for its biggest year of rooftop solar growth ever – and the mid-scale boom is yet to come
In a year that has been all about big and small batteries, rooftop solar is shaping up to have its biggest year of growth on record as it rides the wave of the consumer energy revolution.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 6, 2026

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Press Releases

Bluetti launches the Elite 100 mini: Its smallest 1 kWh portable power for travel and home
Featuring a slim vertical footprint, the latest Elite Series addition combines high portability with everyday reliability.
Press Release

Nov 6, 2026

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Renewables

Cows and cyclones: New push to design solar farms for cattle and climate, but is Australia ready?
Companies are looking again at how to put more farmland under solar without disrupting operations or clashing with conditions, but is social licence pressure high enough in Australia?
Rachel Williamson

Nov 5, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Data centre probe prompts call for tighter renewable energy requirements in coal state
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has recommended the government require data centres to supply their own 100 per cent renewable energy on an hourly basis.
Sarah Spina-Matthews

Nov 5, 2026

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Hydrogen

Low-cost green hydrogen hopeful lands fresh grant to build pilot at site of proposed offshore wind hub
Green hydrogen CSIRO spin-off wins new grant funding to build fourth pilot plant, this time next to what could be Australia’s first dedicated offshore wind port.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 5, 2026

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Commentary

The rise and fall of the LGC market and the data centre policy decision that will determine its fate
A seemingly niche decision around data centre standards will determine whether LGC prices retain some degree of health, or resume a death spiral to negligible value.
Marco Stella

Nov 5, 2026

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Renewables

Huge wind and battery project avoids turbine cuts and name change to win state approval for the West
Developer dodges having to cut 18 turbines from its 750 MW wind plans and change the project name, instead winding up with “unanimous” support for its huge project.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 5, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State tightens reins on home energy saver loans after signing up 15,000 households in just 5 months
Energy efficiency is so hot right now. After signing up more than 15,000 households to zero interest loans through its Home Energy Saver scheme, NSW Labor is tightening the eligibility criteria.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 5, 2026

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Chart of the day

Chart of the day: Batteries in the ‘burbs are starting to compete with utility-scale storage
CER data has been used to rank nearly 2,500 postcodes across Australia for home battery capacity added through the federal rebate. Some suburbs are punching well above their weight.
Peter Hannam

Nov 5, 2026

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