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Policy & Planning

“Not consulted:” Local councils in the dark on LNP plan to “scrap” huge renewable zone and “evaporate” benefits
Local government leaders say they were in the dark over state Coalition plans to revise massive renewable zone, and are concerned it will cancel out “huge economic upside”.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2026

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Solar Insiders

Solar Insiders Podcast: Virtual networks and the real pursuit of energy democracy
Deakin University’s Andrea La Nauze on the early findings from an Australia-first trial of technology that lets households and businesses trade rooftop solar via a digital platform.
Solar Insiders Podcast

Jun 26, 2026

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Commentary

Why a faster transition to renewables is on the wish-list for central bankers
This century there have been six main occasions when inflation exceeded the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target, with oil price shocks a primary driver for each.
Amandine Denis-Ryan

Jun 26, 2026

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Commentary

The real risk in Australia’s energy transition isn’t going too fast – it’s going too slow
The transition is going to happen. Our choice is whether we design rules around consumers and new technology, or cling to a model built for coal and gas that will soon be irrelevant.
Ray Wills & Peter Newman

Jun 26, 2026

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Renewables

“It’s now a no-brainer:” Fortescue says Trump has done more for renewables than anyone in 100 years
Iron ore giant says Trump’s war on Iran and the disruption of fossil fuel markets has made switch to renewables “a no brainer” and is being easier by technical innovation.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2026

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Climate

Australia’s flagship climate policy “failing miserably” to cut actual emissions, says report
A new report says Australia’s flagship climate policy “is failing miserably” to achieve its goal of cuttinf greenhouse gas emissions due to its “overwhelming reliance” on carbon offsets.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 26, 2026

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Commentary

More storage is vital, but there’s a much cheaper and easier way to manage winter demand and wind droughts
The solution to managing high winter electricity demand and the occasional wind drought is obvious. Yet our supply-side dominated energy policy and culture seems blind to it.
Alan Pears

Jun 25, 2026

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Renewables

Wind giant unveils huge new hybrid proposal, with option for batteries to be plugged into turbines
A major new wind and storage project is seeking state and federal approval for plans to install up to 76 turbines – with the option for each of those turbines to have batteries included.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2026

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Podcasts

Energy Insiders Podcast: Solar and batteries good, wind is hard
We look at AEMO’s Integrated System Plan, plus the latest big battery tender, and the Coalition’s determination to destroy everything. Plus: David visits China’s State Grid, Xiami and CATL.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Jun 25, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“It’s costing us so much:” Councils vote for polluter-pays climate compensation fund
Funding community climate resilience and repairs via a fossil fuel company levy has been formally endorsed by local governments at an annual conference.
Poppy Johnston

Jun 25, 2026

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Renewables

Households lead march to least-cost electricity, as AEMO issues “call to arms” on renewable transition
Bolstered by the boom in consumer resources, AEMO’s new Integrated System Plan confirms that a mix of solar, wind and storage is the best and cheapest way to replace coal and meet future demand.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2026

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Renewables

Big shortfall in wind will put Australia’s 2030 renewable target out of reach, AEMO says in latest blueprint
Drought in large-scale wind projects is putting Australia’s renewable targets under strain, and AEMO acknowledges they may still be out of reach even with a faster rollout.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 25, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Net Zero Commission seeks best routes to wean industry off fossil fuels
NSW Net Zero Commission is seeking public input on how the state’s various economic sectors can quit fossil fuels and cut emissions.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 24, 2026

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Policy & Planning

NSW Coalition proposes to dump biggest REZ, and create city zones instead, ending bipartisan support
NSW Coalition ends bipartisan support for that state’s renewable transition, vowing to scrap its biggest REZ and shift growth to cities and the outback.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 24, 2026

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Commentary

A tale of two budgets: A win for cheaper, cleaner energy in one state, more “coal-keeper” in the other
Two state budgets, two starkly different attitudes to the role of renewables in securing enduring economic and social benefits to households, small businesses and industrial consumers.
AM Johnson & Matt Pollard

Jun 24, 2026

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Storage

Energy storage neck and neck with nuclear after record 13.5 GW of big batteries added in Europe
Europe added a record 13.5 gigawatts and 26.4 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in 2025, helping to push the total installed capacity of all types of energy storage technology over the 100GW mark.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 24, 2026

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Utilities

“Logjam of loads:” Network says data centre rush will push some parts of grid to capacity by 2033
The operator of Australia’s biggest transmission network says a highly coveted part of its grid will be largely full by 2033 thanks to the huge influx of data centres.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 24, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Bowen summons watchdogs to examine why electricity bills are rising, despite falling power prices
Federal energy minister puts retailers on notice for failing to pass on electricity price reductions just weeks after consumers were assured the cost of power was falling across the board.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 24, 2026

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Bowen says struggling wind projects can rebid, but won’t be able to change their contract
Bowen rules out renegotiating wind contracts under his flagship CIS, but says struggling projects are welcome to rebid in future tenders.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 24, 2026

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Storage

Fifteen big battery projects named winners of massive CIS storage tender, nearly half of them in Queensland
Fifteen big battery projects, almost all with four hours of storage and nearly half of them destined for Queensland, named as winners in latest Capacity Investment Scheme tender – a storage-only affair.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 24, 2026

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