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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.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2019

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Policy & Planning

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.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Sep 12, 2019

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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.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jul 23, 2019

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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.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

May 20, 2019

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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.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Mar 1, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

“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.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Aug 24, 2018

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CleanTech Bites

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.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Aug 20, 2018

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Policy & Planning

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.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jul 24, 2018

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Featured

Solar 2.0: PV and storage deals show signs of rapid energy transition
China, Gupta, storage. This past week has seen landmark developments that signal the pace of the energy transition is gathering speed, with huge implications for consumers (mostly good) and incumbent utilities (mostly not so good).
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 12, 2018

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Policy & Planning

Gupta’s stunning deal to supply cheap solar to South Australian industry
UK “green steel” billioinaire Sanjeev Gupta has unveiled a stunning, landmark agreement to provide cheap solar power to five major South Australian companies, promising to slash their electricity costs by up to 50 per cent.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 8, 2018

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Markets

NEG high level design document at a glance
Highlights from the high level NEG document distributed to COAG energy ministers ahead of next Friday’s meeting.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Apr 13, 2018

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Storage

Why Australia’s wind and solar market could grind to a halt
Recent surge in large scale wind and solar projects will quickly come to an end – regardless of policy – because Australia’s emissions reduction targets are so weak, and because the Coalition is so determined to defend coal.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Apr 10, 2018

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