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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.

CleanTech Bites

AEMO models “step change” shift to renewables for 20-year planning blueprint
AEMO to model “step change” in renewables, the only scenario in its 20-year planning blue-print that fits in with Paris climate targets.
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Aug 16, 2019

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Morrison and Jones give Pacific Islands the middle finger on climate
In the end, it was hard to distinguish between what shock jock Alan Jones said about the Pacific Islands forum, and what Australian prime minister Scott Morrison did.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 16, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Feather dust-up: Energy institutions fall out over wind’s role in S.A. blackout
Major differences emerge between AEMO and the industry regulator and rule-makers over role of wind farm “feathering” in S.A. blackout and what to do about it.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 15, 2019

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Utilities

UK utility with focus on EVs and storage seeks to disrupt Australia market
UK-based Ovo Energy, backed by Mitsubishi, seeks to take on Australia’s big 3 with a focus on smart controls, storage and EV charging.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 15, 2019

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Solar investors give Australia wide berth, thanks to Morrison’s lump of coal
New Energy Solar says international investors won’t put money into Australia solar industry because image of Morrison and his lump of coal is burned into their memory.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 14, 2019

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ARENA commits $40m to fast-track South Australia pumped hydro
ARENA puts up $40m to fast-track the first pumped hydro storage facility in South Australia, as that state heads towards its target of “net 100 per cent renewables.”
Giles Parkinson

Aug 14, 2019

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Coal

Australia demands Paris targets be removed from Pacific Islands communique
Australia shows true colours on climate, sending climate skeptic minister who sought to water down Pacific Island communique, removing references to long term Paris targets.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 14, 2019

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Solar

UPC buys into South Australia pumped hydro and solar projects
UPC-AC seek to accelerate Baroota pumped hydro project in South Australia and neighbouring 300MW solar farm after buying majority stake.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 13, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Coalition conjures another accounting trick as it dodges climate commitment
Updated: More climate sleight-of-hand from federal Coalition, with $500m of existing aid money for the Pacific to be diverted into renewables, disaster resilience.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 13, 2019

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Renewables

More contractors stung by connection delays for renewable energy projects
More contractors have been hit by damages claims from delays in connecting renewable energy projects to the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 13, 2019

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Storage

Alinta sees sub 5-year payback for unsubsidised big battery at Newman
Alinta sees a quick pay-back for its ground-breaking grid-scale battery at Newman, where it is backing up the gas generators, saving fuel costs and lifting reliability.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 12, 2019

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Stunning low costs inspire Alinta to ramp up renewables push, flag early coal exit
Alinta ramps up renewables push, says falling costs will force coal to close early and that change in coming rapidly to the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 12, 2019

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