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.

Taylor locks in key board seats at end of busy week trying to prop up coal
In one of his last acts before the election is called, Angus Taylor makes key board appointments at ARENA and the CEFC.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 9, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australia needs a government that actually wants wind, solar and electric cars
Having someone in power that actually wants the green energy transition, rather than propping up coal and gas, will be a major step forward.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2022

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Coal

NSW boosts size of first wind and solar tender after early coal exit
NSW boosts size of first wind and solar tender in response to early closure of Eraring coal generator.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 7, 2022

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Wind

Network losses: Good news for some wind and solar farms, bad news for others
The winners and losers of AEMO’s latest assessment of network constraints have been revealed.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 7, 2022

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Utilities

Italian energy giant to build first wind farm in Australia to supply BHP nickel smelter
Italian energy giant to build its first Australian wind farm in the country’s west after landing a 12-year supply agreement with BHP’s nickel operations.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 6, 2022

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The Driven

The Driven Podcast: Malcolm Turnbull on EVs, Morrison lies, and end of fossil fuels
Malcolm Turnbull on his family’s shift to electric, Morrison’s lies on EVs, and the pressing need to stop burning fossil fuels.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 5, 2022

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Coal

Gas-led recovery is a “dog”, world must stop burning fossil fuels, Turnbull says
Malcolm Turnbull says the Coalition’s gas led recovery is a “dog”, and says the world must stop burning fossil fuels and put gas “out of business.”
Giles Parkinson

Apr 5, 2022

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Can the future grid be fair to all? Alice Springs could be test bench for Australia
The focus of the renewable energy transition is mostly around numbers. A new program in Alice Springs will seek answers to how to make it equitable.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 4, 2022

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France pays the steep cost of inflexible and ageing nuclear as electricity prices soar
French baseload and peak prices soar due to a combination of massive outages of French nuclear power plants, cold weather and inefficient heating.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 4, 2022

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Australia’s first offshore wind project starts mapping underground cable route
The 2.2GW Star of the South project has started work on mapping the route for a 75km long underground cable to deliver power into the Victorian grid.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 1, 2022

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Garnaut’s Sunshot eyes 800MWh battery and new green hydrogen hub in WA coal centre
Ross Garnaut’s Sunshot Energy proposes 800MWh battery as part of new green hydrogen and industrial hub in heart of Collie coal region.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 1, 2022

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Featured

Wind and solar reach 10 per cent of global electricity production for first time
Wind and solar deliver 10.3 per cent of global electricity in 2021, overtaking nuclear for first time. But growth rates must be maintained for 1.5°C target.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 31, 2022

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