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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.

CleanTech Bites

Cheap solar and wind can re-boot Australia’s economic advantage
Cheap wind and solar will allow electrication of transport and industry, and re-boot Australia’s competitive advantage in manufacturing, steel and aluminium.
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Jun 12, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Loy Yang A failure highlights folly of the Australian coal fantasy
Australia’s current fleet of coal generators is looking increasingly incapable of just keeping the lights on, let alone electricity prices down.
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Jun 11, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

AEMO to model “step change” in energy transition and major emission cuts
AEMO confirms plans to model “step change” scenario that will include dramatic emissions reductions and an accelerated transition to a clean energy grid.
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Jun 7, 2019

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Alinta plans 60MW solar farm to slash energy costs for Pilbara mining giants
New 60MW solar farm in small regional grid in Pilbara will slash costs for big iron ore mines in the region, and will get funding from NAIF and ARENA.
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Jun 7, 2019

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AEMC to consider proposed changes to marginal loss factor rules
Request by Adani Renewables triggers review of controversial allocations of marginal loss factors, as rule-maker also moves to provide some transparency to project plans.
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Jun 6, 2019

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Queensland court to hear government appeal on Friday on solar rule rejection
Queensland government attempts to overturn Supreme Court ruling that declared its controversial “solar rules” invalid to be heard by Court of Appeal on Friday.
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Jun 6, 2019

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Solar

Victoria’s biggest solar farm secures finance, may add huge battery
Kiamal solar gets finance from three banks and an equity boost from CEFC after starting construction, looks to nearly double size and add a huge battery.
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Jun 5, 2019

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Sydney Opera House turns to wind and solar, may add battery for perfect match
Sydney Opera House turns to wind and solar to meet its electricity needs, and may add a battery to ensure a “perfect match.”
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Jun 5, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Networks want to hit household solar exports with extra grid charges
Networks want to charge solar households for the electricity they export. Consumer groups say this is just a money grab, and their are smarter and fairer ways to change tariff structures.
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Jun 4, 2019

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Germany renewable energy share jumps to record 47% for first five months of year
Share of renewable energy in Germany jumps to record 47% for first five months of 2019, with the amount of coal generation down significantly.
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Jun 3, 2019

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Coal

Albanese keeps Butler in climate and energy portfolio, as LNP renews call for nuclear
Labor looks to hold steady on climate and energy policies as Albanese reappoints Mark Butler to portfolio. Meanwhile, LNP members re-boot their nuclear fantasies.
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Jun 2, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Energy transition has only just begun, but solar has already changed the game
First detailed generation report highlights growing influence of renewables on the grid but notes the transition has only just begun, and there are hurdles ahead.
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May 31, 2019

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