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Two new big batteries energised on grid, underlining speed and scale of storage rollout
Two new big battery projects have been energised on Australia’s main grid in the past few days, underlining the speed and scale of the storage rollout in Australia.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Dec 15, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Intermittent coal:” Bowen tells right-wing think tank and fierce critic that it’s got it wrong on renewables
Energy minister Chris Bowen takes the fight to one of the government’s loudest critics, saying the right wing think tank has got it wrong on renewables and coal.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2025

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Renewables

Chinese and Italian firms team up to launch portfolio of “first of its kind” wind and battery hybrids in Australia
Deal to build “first of its kind” hybrid project signals first Australian project for Chinese wind turbine and battery supplier, and heralds plans for giga-scale pipeline.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jul 18, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Not a silver bullet,” Bowen says as energy retailers given a year to stop “sneaky” price hikes
“You’re either the windscreen or the bug.” Consumers lament as government and regulators try to fix rip-offs and mess around energy market offers.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Andrew Forrest among big winners as NSW grants grid access to giant wind, solar, and battery facilities
Some of the country’s biggest wind and solar battery facilities will be built in NSW central west after state awards grid access rights to more than 7 GW of projects.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

May 8, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Thirteen things on Labor’s climate and energy must-do list to change the system
It is one thing to have targets, it is quite another to achieve them. Chris Bowen, should he continue as climate and energy minister, has a lot on his plate.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

May 6, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“It’s almost heartbreaking:” LNP states have killed two renewable targets in two weeks. What’s next?
Over the past two weeks, newly elected Coalition governments have ripped up two state renewable targets. What’s next on the conservative agenda?
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Apr 11, 2025

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Renewables

NT unveils plans for a $400 million solar and battery hub in Darwin
NT announces plans for a major renewable energy hub near Darwin focusing on solar and battery storage.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Nov 13, 2024

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Renewables

Australian low cost solar hope SunDrive cuts staff and changes CEO, but still focused on copper tech
Australian low cost solar hope SunDrive cuts staff and changes CEO as it gears up for next level of commercialisation.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Aug 6, 2024

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: How to get off gas and electrify
Peter Steele from Goodbye Gas on how his company is helping households to go all-electric. Plus: Mixed messages from the top.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

May 9, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Grid drama and power cuts as multiple coal units and lines trip in midst of heatwave
Updated: Grid drama in Victoria in midst of heatwave as all four units at Loy Yang trip, transmission lines fail and other generators off line.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Feb 13, 2024

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The fight for fairer rooftop PV – and cheaper home batteries
Heidi Douglas talks through Solar Citizens’ list of policy asks for the upcoming energy ministers’ meeting. Could we get discounted batteries for Christmas?
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Nov 23, 2023

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