David Leitch
David Leitch is a regular contributor to Renew Economy. He is principal at ITK, specialising in analysis of electricity, gas and decarbonisation drawn from 33 years experience in stockbroking research & analysis for UBS, JPMorgan and predecessor firms.
David Leitch is a regular contributor to Renew Economy. He is principal at ITK, specialising in analysis of electricity, gas and decarbonisation drawn from 33 years experience in stockbroking research & analysis for UBS, JPMorgan and predecessor firms.
Climate Markets Renewables Solar Wind
Wind and solar start to pull prices down as average share rises to 20 per cent
Wind and solar now average a share of more than 20 per cent of grid demand, and are starting pull down prices - particularly in South Australia.
Renewable energy is growing rapidly, but the futures market in particular is yet to take into account the big pipeline of wind and solar about to join the grid.
Share of wind and solar jumps to 18.7%, while share of coal falls an incredible 8% over 12 months.
Coal Markets Renewables Snowy Hydro Solar Storage Wind
How much storage do we need for all this wind and solar?
The Integrated System Plan is no more than a scenario guess-timator when it comes to fuel forecasting, but its insights into storage needs is interesting.
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Solar Wind
Analysis: AEMC road map ignores advice, and could make things worse
New AEMC blueprint ignores bulk of expert submissions and overseas experience, and may make Australia's transmission problems worse for new generation rather than better.
Australian Federal Government Battery Coal Governments Hydro Renewables Solar Storage Wind
How much new dispatchable generation does Australia need?
Australia is facing numerous coal plant closures but no one really knows how much new dispatchable generation is needed to replace it.
China Climate Coal Governments United States Government
China’s new electricity plan is way more important than impeaching Donald Trump
China's new energy policy decisions will affect the whole world. Climate activists should really be marching on Beijing if the news flow this year is any guide.
China Climate Coal Governments Markets
China is trying to control its coal-fuelled electricity, but it’s not succeeding
After years of decline, China's coal production is now at the highest point it's been for five years. And that is not good.
Australian Federal Government Coal Governments Markets
Australia’s main grid copes just fine with minimal amount of coal
More than 11 large coal units were offline at various times last week, and the grid coped just fine. But we still deserve better planning for a renewable future.
Zero carbon by 2050 is code for “ we aren’t going to do anything to decarbonise today”. And Labor should stick to its interim targets.
