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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.

AEMO pushes solar register as rooftop installations head to 56GW
AEMO sets out guidelines for solar register as it tries to capture detail of solar installations, which are heading to 56GW and will be biggest energy source in country.
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May 31, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Off the grid: AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires
Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all.
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May 30, 2019

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Commentary

Two new solar farms connect to the grid in Queensland
Adani’s Rugby Run finally joins grid after lengthy delay, as Haughton solar farm also starts production.
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May 29, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Australia to reach 50% renewables by 2030, despite Coalition scare campaign
Reputex says 50% renewables target will be met, despite the Coalition government, but anticipated cut in wholesale prices may be short-lived if the government does not produce a coherent energy policy.
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May 29, 2019

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Storage

Conoco to install big battery to cut emissions at Darwin LNG facility
ConocoPhillips says 4MW battery will enable it to shut down one gas generator, and it is looking at renewables to further reduce fuel costs and emissions.
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May 29, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Gupta seeks regulatory approval for 135MW battery near Port Augusta
Sanjeev Gupta’s energy offshoot seeks formal regulatory approval for 135MW/100MWh battery, as part of suite of initiatives to help power the Whyalla steelworks.
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May 28, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

AEMO says W.A. grid at risk if regulations fail to keep up with renewable transition
Market operator says energy transition happening at stunning pace in the west, and unless regulators keep up and design rules to encourage needed technologies, grid security is at risk.
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May 28, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Taylor has failed on energy prices, let’s hope he does better on emissions
Angus Taylor is now responsible for emissions reduction. Let’s hope he does better than he did on electricity prices, but he needs to first admit that emissions are going up, now down.
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May 27, 2019

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Solar

Tempo shares still suspended as it seeks deal on solar farm cost blowout
Contracting group Tempo extends suspension of shares for another two weeks as it seeks a deal over cost over-runs at its first major solar project.
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May 27, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Taylor gets energy and emissions portfolio, Price dumped from environment
Angus Taylor to combine energy and emissions reductions, while Melissa Price dumped from environment and replaced by Sussan Ley.
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May 26, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

How serious is Queensland about its 50 per cent renewable energy target?
“Crazy” new laws, along with delays to auctions and grid upgrades, is raising question about how serious the Queensland Labor government is about its 50% renewables target.
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May 24, 2019

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Gupta chooses Suntech for Cultana solar farm and big battery project
Gupta moves forward with Cultana solar project for Whyalla steel works, to be “firmed up” by big battery.
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May 24, 2019

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