AEMO’s latest Quarterly Energy Dynamics report lists major new milestones in share and reach of wind and solar – and new lows for minimum demand and for black coal output.
The future of solar power: From unbelievably cheap to insanely cheap
Solar power has fallen to prices that are, by any stretch of the measure, insanely, world-changingly cheap. And they are going to fall further.
Renewable investors fear new AEMC rules will prop up fossil fuels
Renewable energy sector calls on COAG meeting to reject AEMC’s proposed rules, saying they will prop up fossil fuels.
Coalition returns to climate denial roots as Morrison dodges UN summit
Climate denial is making a strong comeback in Scott Morrison’s Coalition. So much so that it seems to be having an impact on the other side of politics.
South Australia has 10GW wind and solar in pipeline as it heads to 100% renewables
South Australia says it has 10GW of wind and solar projects now in pipeline, as it heads towards target of “net” 100% renewables, and becoming a clean energy powerhouse.
Environment markets suffer as Coalition win kills emissions, renewable targets
Share market surges, but price of renewable energy certificates and Australian carbon credits fall as clean energy transition is delayed.
10 things to know about Scott Morrison’s so-called climate “pivot”
Scott Morrison’s week-long celebration of climate and energy policies looks less like a pivot than a crouch. It would make more sense if more renewables were on the agenda, but they aren’t.
“Scoal-Mo” as PM. What does that mean for climate and energy policy?
Scott Morrison chosen to lead Liberal Party and to be next prime minister. It’s a relief for the renewables industry – compared to a Dutton government- but may be no cause for celebration.
Turnbull dumps emissions from NEG in final act of capitulation
Turnbull effectively dumps emissions component from the proposed National Energy Guarantee, in what could be his final act of capitulation to the far right forces within the government parties.
Revealed: NEG “decisions” document confirms fears of critics
“Decisions document” for National Energy Guarantee – circulated just a week after submissions closed – confirms worst fears of critics, but confirms the huge savings likely from new wind and solar projects.
