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Giles Parkinson

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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.
  • “Despots, oligarchs, fruitcakes and invaders:” Why Andrew Forrest wants to stop burning fossil fuels
    Policy & Planning

    “Despots, oligarchs, fruitcakes and invaders:” Why Andrew Forrest wants to stop burning fossil fuels

    Forrest slams Australia’s fossil fuel dependence, diesel rebate and use of fake offsets, and says Fortescue will be a prototype for the country to reach real zero.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 6, 2026
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  • Key wind, solar and network projects to be fast-tracked in race to quit coal and power smelter
    Policy & Planning

    Key wind, solar and network projects to be fast-tracked in race to quit coal and power smelter

    NSW to legislate new rules to allow key projects to be fast-tracked, and will seek to prevent long distance objectors from holding up the process.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 6, 2026
    2
  • Why Australia’s biggest isolated grid now leads rest of country in race to reach 80 pct renewables
    Renewables

    Why Australia’s biggest isolated grid now leads rest of country in race to reach 80 pct renewables

    Australia may struggle to reach 82 pct renewables by 2030, but its biggest isolated grid now looks very much on course – thanks to government ownership.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 5, 2026
    10
  • Tesla pockets first emissions credits in Australia, as storage revenues trump EVs again
    Storage

    Tesla pockets first emissions credits in Australia, as storage revenues trump EVs again

    Tesla battery storage reinforces its dominance over the EV business in Australia, even as the company pockets its first credits from legacy car makers that can’t meet targets.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 5, 2026
    2
  • Six wind farms, two solar hybrids and seven-hour batteries win key CIS tenders ahead of coal closure
    Coal

    Six wind farms, two solar hybrids and seven-hour batteries win key CIS tenders ahead of coal closure

    Updated: Six wind farms, two huge solar-battery hybrids and several seven and eight hour battery projects emerge as winners of the latest CIS tender.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 2, 2026
    7
  • As home battery numbers surge to new peaks, hardly anyone is installing just solar any more
    Storage

    As home battery numbers surge to new peaks, hardly anyone is installing just solar any more

    Home battery installs continue to surge, with only a tiny minority choosing solar only, and most happening in regions and outer suburbs.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 1, 2026
    4
  • Another wind farm to be “paired” with delayed giant shock absorber battery, but the comms will be costly
    Renewables

    Another wind farm to be “paired” with delayed giant shock absorber battery, but the comms will be costly

    Another wind farm has been contacted to deliver “paired generation” services to the large but delayed “shock absorber” super battery. But the cost is significant.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 1, 2026
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  • Renewable developer looks to Australian outback for 10 gigawatts of wind, solar and battery projects
    Renewables

    Renewable developer looks to Australian outback for 10 gigawatts of wind, solar and battery projects

    Tilt Renewables is seeking up to 10 GW of wind, solar and battery projects in Australian outback, citing fewer people and threatened species, and less land use conflicts.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 1, 2026
    3
  • South Australia eyes new transmission line to support industrial demand drawn to 100 pct renewables
    Renewables

    South Australia eyes new transmission line to support industrial demand drawn to 100 pct renewables

    South Australia transmission company argues case for new link that will remove renewable blockages, and also tap into huge new industrial loads seeking green power.
    Giles Parkinson
    Apr 30, 2026
    7
  • Solar and battery households help grid by importing more during day and exporting more in evening peaks

    Solar and battery households help grid by importing more during day and exporting more in evening peaks

    The surge in home batteries is working as intended – with households boosting demand in middle of the day and exporting in the evening peaks, and pushing prices down.
    Giles Parkinson
    Apr 30, 2026
    9
  • Batteries both big and small have reshaped the grid and forced wholesale prices down, AEMO says
    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
    7
  • Off-grid gold mine achieves record 93.8 pct renewables share over whole month
    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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