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Policy & Planning

Energy minister for Australia’s most renewable state says he’s “absolutely fine” with gas-firmed data centres
Another state energy minister raises the spectre of deviating from a federal government plan to make new data centres use only new renewable energy.
Peter Hannam

Nov 13, 2026

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Renewables

Local developer puts huge wind and battery proposal forward for federal green tick
Plans to install up to 92 wind turbines and a big battery on Australia’s biggest isolated grid are seeking to be waved through the federal environmental queue.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 13, 2026

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Renewables

One of Australia’s biggest renewable projects signs up to explore potential for green ammonia bunkering
Developer of up to 26 GW hybrid renewable energy project signs up to explore using it to supply green ammonia for bulk liquid exports and ship-to-ship bunkering.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 13, 2026

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Chart of the day

Chart of the day: Even bioenergy is outpacing nuclear power in the global generation stakes
Buried in an International Energy Report on electrification is a telling graph that reveals a more likely energy source for Australia than nuclear.
Peter Hannam

Nov 13, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Oversupply, price wars, rebate cuts: What’s really going on with Australia’s home battery market?
Concerns about oversupply in the home battery market are mingling with rumours that the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate is on the fiscal chopping block. Should we be worried?
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 13, 2026

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Storage

New four-hour battery storage proposal seeks federal green tick for Australia’s most renewable state grid
A proposed 300 MW and up to four-hour battery located 150 kilometres northeast of Adelaide has joined the federal EPBC queue and is now open for public comment.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 13, 2026

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Solar Insiders

Solar Insiders Podcast: Can cows and panels co-exist?
Cows under solar is just one of the innovations that is coming back to farming, but agri-renewables luminary Karin Stark says it needs to be tested to give industry — and farmers — confidence.
Solar Insiders Podcast

Nov 13, 2026

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Renewables

Scientists grow broccoli under semi-transparent solar panels – with a magenta tint
Study finds broccoli grown under semi-transparent solar panels tinted magenta takes 30% longer to grow than broccoli in full sunlight, but gets just as big.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 13, 2026

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Policy & Planning

State adds $4,000 “discount” to energy upgrade scheme, targeting low-income households and renters
Low-income households can now apply for thousands of dollars in discounts on energy upgrades that will make a “lasting difference” to cost of living and comfort.
Peter Hannam

Nov 13, 2026

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Sponsored Content

Envision Energy’s new AI-powered system can help mining companies decarbonise
Envision Energy’s new system combines wind, solar, batteries and AI to help remote Australian mines cut diesel use, emissions and electricity costs.
Staff Reporter

Nov 12, 2026

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Storage

“New purpose:” Delta submits plans for big, two-hour battery at site of very old NSW coal plant
Plans to install a big battery at the site of a nearly 50-year old coal plant in the New South Wales Hunter region have been submitted for state planning approval.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 12, 2026

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Storage

Home battery quiet achiever unveils new offering, prepares to pounce on plug-in solar and storage
After being ambushed by the rebate, this home battery maker is quietly making a name for itself in the Australian market – just in time for the plug-in revolution.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 12, 2026

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Climate

Tens of thousands of homes left without power as “big week of thunderstorms” lashes Sunshine State
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses remain without electricity after severe storms caused chaos across a state’s most densely populated area.
Andrew Stafford

Nov 12, 2026

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Renewables

Data centre giant lines up solar, wind and battery deal to power its plans for former smelter site
Data centre giant with big plans for NSW coal and industrial heartland signs up to source power from a very early-stage wind, solar and battery proposal.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 12, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Watt seeks “urgent advice” on next steps for solar recycling pilot after cancellation of tender process
UPDATED: Federal environment minister says government still committed to delivery of national solar recycling pilot, despite cancelling the procurement process.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 12, 2026

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Climate

Chart of the day: Damning picture of climate inaction as Paris target breach looms within years
Leaders aren’t flocking to COP31 because they know they’d be shamed by the failure of governments to act. At least Albanese is facing the music – sort of.
Peter Hannam

Nov 12, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s largest electricity network maps best spots for business to go big on rooftop solar
The spatial energy planning trial aims to show which commercial buildings can cover their entire roof with solar, instead of just enough to meet their own needs.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 12, 2026

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Climate

Albanese tells COP31 “real and rapid” climate progress is possible… doesn’t mention fossil fuels
Australian PM Anthony Albanese insists “real and rapid progress is possible” from COP31 as international climate negotiations get underway.
Royce Kurmelovs

Nov 12, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Data centres revive Coalition passion for nuclear power, but this time more expensive and even less realistic
Report finds federal Coalition’s new push for nuclear, based on “conceptual” small modular reactors, won’t meet Australia’s energy needs on either urgency or cost.
Peter Hannam

Nov 12, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Wind and battery project called in by LNP trims turbines by 10, adds 3,429 pages of “more information”
Cubico lodges revamped planning application for “called in” wind and battery project, this time with reams of explanatory documents and six letters of support.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 11, 2026

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