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Renewables

AGL-backed offshore wind farm pulls out of contention for Gippsland zone
AGL Energy has pulled its Gippsland Skies offshore wind project, citing challenging economics and a renewed focus on onshore wind and big batteries.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Giant 50 kWh systems eat up Cheaper Home Batteries budget, as changes to rebate look likely
Australia’s home battery rebate being eaten up by systems sized at 50 kWh and above, new data shows, amid rumours that changes to the policy’s settings are afoot.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2025

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Renewables

How to break Australia’s dependence on spinning machines, and run the grid with fossil engines off
The assumption that big spinning machines are needed to keep the lights on could delay the exit of coal. Hence the need to show big grids can be run with engines off.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2025

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Storage

Sulfur battery innovator clears key milestone to commercialisation – and to compete with li-ion
Australia-originated energy storage innovator clears major new milestone for its sulfur battery technology that brings it a step closer to commercialisation – and to competing with lithium-ion.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2025

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Podcasts

Energy Insiders Podcast: No spin needed for renewable gold rush
Energy systems expert Bruce Miller explains why spinning machines won’t be needed in future grid, while regional independent MP Helen Haines says developers should drop the spin and focus on community benefits.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Dec 5, 2025

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Renewables

Offshore wind farms could be used as charging hubs for electric and hybrid ships
Two Danish companies are exploring the possibility of integrating offshore wind with marine electrification – essentially, charging infrastructure for battery powered vessels at sea.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 5, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Transition chaos” and “lights likely to go out:” But that’s not what state auditor-general report actually says
Alarmist headlines in mainstream media over Victoria’s energy transition bear little resemblance to the auditor general report they said they were quoting.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2025

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Sponsored Content

From federal endorsement to Top 5 rankings: How Anker SOLIX X1 became Australia’s breakout home battery
The Anker SOLIX X1 has surged into Australia’s top battery rankings, combining sleek design, tough coastal performance and federal endorsement to become the breakout home storage system of 2025.
Sponsored Post

Dec 5, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Renewable energy czar locks onto near neighbour insurance fears, offers national fix
Renewable energy neighbours are worried about being on the hook for damage, and now the energy czar wants to put those fears to bed.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 4, 2025

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Storage

Gigawatt-scale battery gets green tick in sweet-spot on grid for wind, next to interstate connection hub
A four hour big battery proposed for next to a key connection point linking the Victoria and South Australia grids has been waved through the federal environmental assessment process.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 4, 2025

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Wind

Developers need to show how renewables can power rural ambition – co-ownership is one option
New report argues any renewables project backed by the federal government should have to clearly demonstrate community benefits.
Stephanie Gardiner

Dec 4, 2025

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Wind

Near neighbours of Australia’s likely newest wind project get inflation-based boost on payments
Neighbour and community benefits at a wind project first proposed more than a decade ago have been lifted, and compare well with other recent offers.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 4, 2025

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Renewables

Australia set to energise record 10 GW wind and solar in 2025, but wind project starts are the lowest in a decade
Australia will likely energise more than 10 GW of new capacity for the first time in 2025 – including rooftop PV. But the signs are less good for wind.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 4, 2025

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Renewables

Australian solar innovator 5B wins biggest order yet to help power Kalgoorlie’s giant “super pit” gold mine
Maverick solar innovator confirms largest order yet, 138 MW, for massive hybrid renewables and battery project that will help power giant gold mine.
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill

Dec 4, 2025

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Commentary

Don’t rush to raise fixed electricity charges – we need to reform network regulation first
As home solar and battery uptake grows and grid electricity use declines, questions are arising around how networks can recover their costs. Increasing fixed charges is not the answer.
Johanna Bowyer & Jay Gordon

Dec 4, 2025

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Chart of the day

Australia tops 50 pct renewables again, but its biggest isolated grid did better with 55 pct wind and solar: Here’s how
Australia’s main grid reached 50% renewables for second month in a row, but in W.A. – the world’s biggest isolated grid – the result was even better.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 4, 2025

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: Riding the home battery wave
GoodWe’s Dean Williamson gives an insider’s view of the home battery boom, talks new products, and sends brand growth through to the keeper. Plus news of the week.
Solar Insiders Podcast

Dec 4, 2025

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Renewables

Gupta company tests scrap steel for Australian wind towers to cut emissions and materials
Sydney based steel company tests “sustainable” steel made from 100% scrap it hopes can deliver major savings in materials and emissions for wind turbines installed in Australia.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 4, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Memo to LNP: AEMC says slowing renewables, sweating coal, a recipe for 20 pct power price hike
More renewables will bring prices down, a slower transition will send them up, the AEMC says in a blunt reminder for those still keen on sweating coal and going harder on gas.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 4, 2025

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Storage

Australia’s first six gigawatt hour battery to be built as part of massive multi-tech “grid resiliency” hub
Exclusivity deal signed for massive gas and energy storage hub that promises to host Australia’s biggest eight-hour battery, sized at more than 6,000 MWh.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 3, 2025

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