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Renewables

Electric and autonomous solar inspection robots to be rolled out in pursuit of ultra-low cost PV
An electric, autonomous robot that inspects the panels of solar farms will make its debut in Australia as part of an Arena-backed initiative to test and deploy new technologies to deliver even cheaper solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 23, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Faster electrification can slash energy import bills by $US400 billion, cut global oil use by 18 million barrels a day
IEA report finds electricity could meet 33% of world’s final energy consumption by 2035 – and slash the bills of fuel-importing nations by more than $US400 billion.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 23, 2026

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The Driven

The Driven Podcast: Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners takes aim at Chinese EVs
Australia’s cheapest new car is now electric. We wrap up Everything Electric Sydney. Plus, news of the week.
The Driven Podcast

Sep 23, 2026

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Energy efficiency

SwitchedOn podcast: The “Goldilocks” energy upgrades package that could slash rental bills
Modelling by Renew reveals a Goldilocks package of energy efficiency upgrades is needed to make rental homes healthier and cut tenants’ bills by up to three-quarters.
Anne Delaney

Sep 23, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“Dumb and desperate:” Coalition panned after vowing to scrap renewable, EV and climate policies
Federal Coalition vows to detonate most of Australia’s efforts to decarbonise “within 30 days” of winning power, including the advance of renewables and the emissions-curbing policy it introduced.
Peter Hannam

Sep 23, 2026

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Renewables

Hold the front page! Cost of clean energy transition just shrank by $100 billion
The Murdoch media has come up with some Very Big Round Numbers in reports on the cost of the transition to renewables. So where do they come from? And why has one of them just been shaved by $100bn?
Peter Hannam

Sep 23, 2026

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Storage

CIS-backed big battery hits full power and passes final tests to join the grid
A big battery that had promised to be state’s biggest back when it was first proposed has – five years later – reached its full nameplate capacity.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 23, 2026

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Storage

Australia’s biggest coal generator has plans for two massive new battery projects as utilities focus on “firm” power
Australia’s biggest coal generator plans another two massive battery projects, including an eight-four facility that would be among the biggest in the country.
Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill

Sep 23, 2026

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Commentary

A turning point for grid-forming inverters in Australia’s grid transition plan
AEMO has changed its thinking about the ability of grid forming inverters to satisfy minimum system strength needs – a major step forward given the high cost of syncons.
Mark Twidell

Sep 23, 2026

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Renewables

Huge landowner-led wind project seeks green tick, despite looming threat to transmission link
A landowner-led wind farm is seeking state and federal environmental approvals, but could struggle to proceed if a hotly contested transmission line doesn’t go ahead.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 22, 2026

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Renewables

“Like spinning 42 plates in the air at the same time:” How this impossible project broke Australia’s wind drought
The biggest wind project to begin construction in Australia this past year faced multiple hurdles. And perhaps the most difficult of all is the cost of capital.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 22, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Biggest coal project lines up for approval as Albanese calls for “bravery” in climate action
As the PM calls for climate “bravery” at a global summit in New York, NSW regulators prepare to sign off on a major new coal mine extension described as a “carbon bomb.”
Peter Hannam

Sep 22, 2026

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Chart of the day

“More cheap, clean sovereign energy:” Bowen and market operator celebrate new renewables record
Bowen and AEMO celebrate new renewables record – first time above 80 pct in main grid – and the cheaper wholesale prices that came with it.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 22, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Victorian Labor toes federal line on BYO renewables for data centres, Coalition still pushing gas
Victorian Labor says it will adopt the proposed federal Labor mandate and require future data centre developers to bring their own renewable energy and storage if re-elected in November.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 22, 2026

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Renewables

Global wind giant expects lower costs from new turbine equipped with extra-long blades
Powerful new wind turbine adds longer blades to reduce costs and boost output, and comes at critical time for the struggling Australian wind industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 22, 2026

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Multimedia

The “impossible” wind project that broke the investment drought | Energy Insiders
Windlab’s John Martin on the project that broke the investment drought for big wind, and what makes the sector so hard. Plus: Victoria’s disarray, EV milestones, and more.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Sep 22, 2026

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Energy efficiency

Weak rental energy efficiency standards could leave tenants saddled with higher power bills
Renters will be saddled with higher power bills if minimum energy efficiency standards stop at ceiling insulation and air conditioning, new modelling warns.
Anne Delaney

Sep 22, 2026

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Renewables

Rare wind, solar and battery hybrid seeks environmental approvals in new renewables hotspot
New wind, solar and battery hybrid project seeks environmental approval near a wheatbelt town emerging as the latest hotspot for renewable energy projects.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 22, 2026

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Storage

Home battery champion raises $78.5 million towards local growth, global expansion
Renewables retailer and home energy management specialist has closed a nearly twice oversubscribed funding round to accelerate local growth and expand into global markets.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 21, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Intergenerational Report plots fossil fuel decline, rise of electrification, as climate impacts mount
Intergenerational Report estimates coal and gas output could shrink about 70% by 2050 if emissions are cut in line with Paris target. Climate impacts, though, remain highly uncertain.
Peter Hannam

Sep 21, 2026

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