Giles Parkinson, Author at Renew Economy

Giles Parkinson

Editor

Giles Parkinson is founder and editor-in-chief of Renew Economy, and founder and editor of its EV-focused sister site The Driven. He is the co-host of the weekly Energy Insiders Podcast. Giles has been a journalist for more than 40 years and is a former deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review. You can find him on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

Storage

Batteries both big and small have reshaped the grid and forced wholesale prices down, AEMO says
AEMO credits the surge in grid scale and home batteries for supporting more renewables, cutting prices, and reshaping the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 30, 2026

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Renewables

Off-grid gold mine achieves record 93.8 pct renewables share over whole month
An off-grid gold mine has delivered its best ever share of wind and solar from its hybrid power plant, delivering 93.8 pct renewables over a whole month.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 29, 2026

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Storage

Builder of Australia’s biggest battery project says outlook uncertain as new orders plunge to zero
The builder of Australia’s biggest battery project says it has received no new orders this year, and also confirms data centres are focusing on gas engines because of speed.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 29, 2026

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AEMO looks to EVs, data centres and industry to help ease overload of rooftop PV in middle of day
Market operator has been using big batteries to help flatten solar duck curve, now it is looking to EVs, data centers and others to help absorb excess rooftop PV.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 28, 2026

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Renewables

Data centres drive significant boost in grid demand for Australia’s biggest energy retailer
Australia’s biggest energy retailer reports a surprising 4 pct lift in electricity sales, driven by data centre demand. Will that boost renewables, or coal generation?
Giles Parkinson

Apr 27, 2026

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Wind, solar and battery projects at record high, but many stuck in funding, supply chain and other bottlenecks
Wind, solar and battery connection pipeline now at record high, but AEMO says many stuck at finance, supply chain, ownership and other bottlenecks.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 26, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Higher bill presented for 10 spinning machines fast-tracked to protect “heartbeat” of grid
Transmission company has presented a higher than forecast bill for 10 spinning machines that were fast-tracked to help protect heartbeat of the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 24, 2026

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Former ABC political editor to host fund-raiser to help launch new nuclear campaign
A former ABC and Nine News political editor is helping anchor a fund raiser for a new national campaign promoting nuclear energy in light of fuel crisis.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 24, 2026

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Renewables

“Cheaper and faster:” Fortescue to create a $1 billion green grid to power data centres
Fortescue has announced plans to spend nearly $1 billion on a new fossil fuel-free green grid to help power data centres and other industry.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 24, 2026

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Renewables

“Spotlight has fallen well short:” 7’s program panned again, this time on false turbine allegations
7’s controversial Spotlight program has been called out for more false claims, this time on turbine numbers, land use and koala killings.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2026

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Renewables

First giant turbine parts for the only wind farm under construction in NSW to begin long road journey soon
Updated: First of 700 turbine deliveries for the only wind farm in NSW currently under construction to start their 400 km road journey soon, but will take a year to complete
Giles Parkinson

Apr 22, 2026

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Renewables

Gina Rinehart-backed miner achieves remarkable 95.7 pct renewable share in March quarter, slashing diesel costs
Gina Rinehart is getting a front row seat in seeing the power of wind and solar, with a rare earths mine she backs achieving a remarkable 95.7 pct share in latest quarter.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 22, 2026

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