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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.

Electric Vehicles

What will it take for Australian auto industry to admit EVs affecting fossil car sales?
Slump in new sales of petrol and diesel vehicles in Australia continues, with sales down again in October with the exception of hybrid and electric vehicles, which have risen again.
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Nov 7, 2019

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This solar farm has to switch off every second day due to negative prices
When Australia reached its major milestone of 50% renewables on the main grid on Wednesday, this solar farm had to watch from the sidelines. It often does.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 7, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Australia’s main grid reaches 50 per cent renewables for first time
Renewables beat 50 per cent milestone for main grid for first time on Wednesday, as wind, solar and hydro beat coal and gas.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 6, 2019

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Utilities

Lake Bonney battery charges up for first time in South Australia
Lake Bonney battery in South Australia charges up for the first time as it prepares for final commissioning.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 5, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

South Australia’s stunning renewable energy transition, and what comes next
Eight graphs illustrate the stunning renewable energy transition in South Australia, and its plans to further lead the world in uptake of wind, solar and storage.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 5, 2019

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Taylor attends opening of large generator for first time as minister – a gas plant
Australia’s federal energy ministers have declined invitations to dozens of solar and wind farm openings, but Taylor happy to attend launch of first gas plant since 2012.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 4, 2019

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Victoria extends solar battery rebate offer to another 80 postcodes
Victoria extends reach of solar battery rebate in effort to drum up interest from solar households, but only two taken up in latest offer.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 4, 2019

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Solar

Rooftop solar smashes Australia installation record in October
Rooftop solar installations smash previous record by 15 per cent in month of October, with NSW leading the way.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 4, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Solar farms warned of worsening network losses in NSW, Victoria
AEMO gives early warning for more network losses for solar and wind farms in western Victoria and NSW, although the news is better in other parts of the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 4, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s surging diesel emissions from cars and utes cancel out wind and solar gains
Growing use of diesel in utes and cars has offset nearly all the recent emissions gains from wind and solar in the main grid.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 2, 2019

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Kidston pumped hydro faces delay as EnergyAustralia pulls back from off-take deal
Kidston pumped hydro project faces delay after EnergyAustralia backs away from off-take deal, putting separate loan and share agreements at risk.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 1, 2019

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South Australia had lowest cost of supply in main grid in October
South Australia had lowest average spot prices for electricity in Australia’s main grid in October as wind and solar provide bulk of state’s demand over the month.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 1, 2019

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