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Renewables

Queensland state utilities continue exodus from wind farms with sale of half share in new project
A third state owned utility backs out of ownership of a wind farm development in Queensland, reversing a transaction made under previous government two years ago.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 12, 2026

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Commentary

State’s stand-alone solar fail: The energy transition should deliver more than a new landlord
Western Power’s stand-alone power system program is not an energy transition solution. It is a network asset management strategy dressed in solar panels.
Ray Wills

Jul 10, 2026

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Energy Insiders

Energy Insiders Podcast: Electric truck network starts to take shape
Electric trucks are suddenly big news in Australia. We catch up with NewVolt’s Anthony Headlam on its plans for network of large charging stations. Plus: News of the week.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Jul 10, 2026

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Storage

Watchdog warns spike in home battery complaints could damage consumer trust
Home batteries are flying off shelves and the consumer watchdog wants stronger protection to maintain confidence in the devices and accompanying products.
Poppy Johnston

Jul 10, 2026

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Wind

Offshore wind developers pray for bipartisan support ahead of key state election
Victoria’s offshore wind developers are much more optimistic than they were a year ago, but the looming state election could throw a spanner in the works.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 10, 2026

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Storage

State utility bets on Australian-first compressed CO2 “energy dome,” with up to 12 hours of storage
Victoria’s Latrobe Valley will soon host a ground-breaking long-duration energy storage facility capable of continuously supplying electricity for between 10 and 12 hours.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 10, 2026

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Renewables

“It’s nuts:” Wind developer forced to truck giant transformer thousands of kilometres after port refusal
Renewable developer says the refusal of its closest port to handle a giant transformer has created a long-distance logistical headache to get it delivered on site.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 10, 2026

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Renewables

Global wind giant snaps up state’s “biggest” wind project as turbine suppliers turn developers
Wind turbine supplier buys Tasmania wind project, and hopes to begin construction next year if it can find investors.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2026

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Renewables

Wind farm reports 20 wedge-tailed eagle deaths in 18 months, vows to ramp up mitigation measures
A New South Wales wind farm is seeking approval to ramp up mitigation measures after its turbines killed 20 wedge-tailed eagles in just 18 months.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 10, 2026

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Solar

Home battery market undergoes “healthy reset,” as rooftop solar lingers in record territory
Australia’s home battery market is undergoing a “healthy reset,” new data shows, with battery sizes and installation numbers both falling.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Massive wind farm to be first to test Queensland’s tough new planning laws
Huge wind project with one of the country’s biggest batteries to become the first to test Queensland’s tough new planning framework.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 9, 2026

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Solar

Footy for Climate: Ex AFL stars help football and netball club with new solar and battery system
Footy for Climate, founded by two ex AFL stars, aims to install solar and battery at more than 500 local sporting clubs by 2030, delivering savings of $5 million.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 9, 2026

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Renewables

Coal closure “interventions” are stifling investment in the very projects needed to replace them
Uncertainty around the timeline for closure of Australia’s remaining coal generators are having a material impact on investment on new wind projects needed to replace them.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2026

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CleanTech Bites

Fund created to help small manufacturers cut fossil fuels from their production lines
Small Australian manufacturers urged to cut fossil fuels from their production lines with help of $10 million fund designed to decarbonise forgotten areas of industry.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 9, 2026

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Utilities

Still a rip off? Some energy retailers have slashed GreenPower rates, others haven’t bothered
The black box of a federal consumer renewable energy scheme raises questions over whether it’s value for money.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 9, 2026

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Electric Vehicles

Households want bigger solar systems as they eye battery storage and EVs
More households are looking to install solar, or increase the size of their existing systems, as interest in home batteries and EVs grows in light of rising energy prices.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 9, 2026

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Storage

Should big batteries be forced to sit on empty when a rooftop solar glut is forecast?
Peak body calls for new market mechanism to respond to minimum load conditions, rather than forcing or contracting big batteries to prepare for a surplus rooftop PV.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 9, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Big battery in middle of Sydney forced to planning review by residents of tiny towns 800 km away
A battery project proposed next to a freeway in the centre of Sydney forced to panel review after objections from interstate and two tiny towns 800 kms away.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 9, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Offshore wind port operator make fresh changes to plans to reduce wetlands impact, noise
Plans for what could be Australia’s first offshore wind-dedicated sea port have undergone further design changes, as developers work to get the contested project over the line, environmentally.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2026

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The Driven

The Driven Podcast: EVs hit record high as car lobby flags structural shift
Records broken again in June as car lobby flags a permanent structural shift. Plus, we speak to Mike Atkinson about advanced driver assistance systems.
The Driven Podcast

Jul 9, 2026

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