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Andrew Blakers is professor of engineering, Australian National University.

Policy & Planning

Australia can achieve rapid, deep and cheap emission cuts from tech we have now
There is a superhighway to rapid elimination of 80% of Australian greenhouse emissions, using low-cost, existing technology from vast production runs.
Andrew Blakers

Sep 7, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Solar and wind are leading fastest energy transition the world has seen
The latest IRENA data shows that Australia is in the number two spot of new renewables per person and number one spot for installed solar PV.
Andrew Blakers

Apr 20, 2021

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Renewables

Why Angus Taylor’s electorate would make an excellent renewable energy zone
Energy minister Angus Taylor is no fan of wind turbines, but his electorate of Hume in NSW has all that’s needed to be the state’s next big renewable energy zone.
Andrew Blakers

Aug 21, 2020

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Renewables

Solar PV panel waste will not become a significant problem
Managing solar PV modules at end of life will not be a limitation on the replacement of fossil fuels by renewable energy. Here’s why.
Andrew Blakers

Jul 20, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Really Australia, it’s not that hard: 10 reasons why renewable energy is the future
10 reasons why renewable energy makes perfect sense for Australia.
Andrew Blakers

Jun 1, 2020

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Other Good Stuff

All the pumped hydro data needed for NSW’s clean energy transition
NSW has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to options for pumped hydro and support for a renewables-dominated grid.
Andrew Blakers

Dec 17, 2018

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Policy & Planning

Solar is now most popular form of new electricity generation worldwide
Solar PV outstripped coal as the leading source of new electricity generation worldwide last year.
Andrew Blakers

Aug 3, 2017

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Solar

ARENA an endangered species: It’s time to speak out
Cutting funding from ARENA will kill renewable energy research, innovation and education in Australia. It’s time to make a submission.
Andrew Blakers

Sep 5, 2016

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Solar

Solar households to lose subsidies, but it’s a bright future for the industry
The windbacks to solar subsidies may be a good sign for the industry, by encouraging larger systems.
Andrew Blakers

Aug 17, 2016

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Renewables

Wind and solar PV have won the race – it’s too late for other clean energy technologies
PV and wind will be dominate the renewable energy transition because there isn’t time for another low-emission technology to catch them before they saturate the market.
Andrew Blakers

Jun 27, 2016

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Renewable energy target can go all the way to 100% – if we let it
Getting to 100% renewable power sector by 2050 will require not just a practical plan, but also the political will to put it into action.
Andrew Blakers

May 7, 2014

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Lomborg’s criticism of current renewables is hopelessly out of date
Bjorn Lomborg’s argument that the best way to cut emissions is to focus funding on renewables R&D is a poor excuse to put off determined action.
Andrew Blakers

Oct 1, 2013

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