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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.

Renewables

Power sector enters “new phase” as huge solar-battery project that will supply giant smelter starts construction
Lightsource bp hails “new phase” in global power sector after announcing the start of construction of major new solar and battery project to help power smelter.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 5, 2026

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Renewables

AI giant chooses Australia’s first 100 pct (net) renewable grid to build country’s biggest data centre
The biggest data centre in Australia will be built in its only 100 pct net renewables grid. And it could have a major impact, including eliminating negative demand.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 4, 2026

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Storage

Snowy preps market for very big blowout in Snowy 2.0 costs, with response to a question no one is asking
Snowy has commissioned a report saying how important its Snowy 2.0 project is for the grid. Actually, we just want to know the size of the bill.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 4, 2026

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Storage

What’s the difference between a four-hour battery and an eight-hour battery? Not a lot, it turns out
How did a bunch of four-hour battery projects beat out gas and win a tender for eight-hour storage contracts? It’s not what it says on the tin that counts, it’s how you use it.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 3, 2026

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Storage

New 1660 MWh battery reaches full output on time and under budget, but it may soon have a new owner
One of the biggest batteries in Australia’s main grid reaches full output, as its owner’s owner seeks buyer for its entire portfolio.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 2, 2026

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Storage

Delays at Australia’s most powerful battery led to a more than $90 million cut in payments
Regulator quantifies the revenue cuts caused by the delayed start of the giant shock absorber” battery, and the impact of the catastrophic transformer failure.
Giles Parkinson

May 30, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Lower emissions, lower prices, and new investment: It’s been a good week for Labor’s green energy plan
A cut in emissions led by more renewables, batteries and EVs, and less coal, lower prices and a boost in new projects make for a good week for Labor’s green energy plan.
Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2026

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Storage

Big batteries scoop the pool in grid firming tender that was also open to gas generators
Big batteries scoop the pool and sideline gas in “firming tender” designed to secure supply at times of system stress as state moves to 100 per cent net renewables.
Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2026

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Electric Vehicles

“Contentious piece of work:” Regulator kicks off review of EV chargers and the broader role of networks
Rule maker kicks off review that will look at role of networks in providing EV chargers, but also the broader issue of “ring fencing” in a rapidly changing energy world.
Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2026

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Electric Vehicles

“We’re okay, until we’re not:” Energy minister says Hormuz is forcing rethink on EVs and energy security
The fossil fuel crisis is driving EV uptake and more electrification. And some suggest it could be a smarter tool for monetary policy than jacking up interest rates.
Giles Parkinson

May 28, 2026

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Storage

Australia’s first eight-hour battery system moves to full capacity after receiving landmark grid approvals
German energy giant RWE says it received official sign-off to operate Australia’s first eight-hour battery energy storage system at full capacity.
Giles Parkinson

May 27, 2026

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Electrification

Nuclear needs to build up to 8,000 SMRs just to catch up with wind and solar. By 2035, they might have 5
Tech bros pushing SMRs are going to be “very angry” when they discover nuclear is expensive and complicated, says leading analyst.
Giles Parkinson

May 27, 2026

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