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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.

Policy & Planning

NSW lets network giant skip over regulatory hurdles to put in early orders for spinning machines
NSW exercises ministerial powers to allow transmission company to put in early order for hard to get synchronous condensers.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 23, 2025

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Solar

Edify to accelerate giant solar and battery hybrid projects after $1.1 billion buyout by Canada’s La Caisse
Australian solar and battery developer Edify Energy to accelerate giant hybrid projects after agreeing to $1.1 billion buyout from Canadian investment giant.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 22, 2025

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Hydrogen

“Economic bullying:” Forrest attacks US tariff threat as he sails green ammonia ship into New York
Andrew Forrest slams US tariff threats against countries that seek to cut shipping emissions as he sails his ammonia powered ship into NY for climate week.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 21, 2025

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Chart of the day

Australia’s main grid hits record renewable share of 78.6 pct, one state reaches 155 pct wind and solar
Updated: Renewables hit new peak share of 78.6 per cent on Australia’s main grid on Sunday, and break through 50 pct share for a week for first time.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 21, 2025

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Renewables

Utility giant writes off coal assets as it transitions to renewables and storage
Leading utility writes off remaining value of its coal fired power generators and posts massive loss as it prepares to switch on one of the country’s biggest batteries.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 21, 2025

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Renewables

Wind drought could soon be broken after huge energy park gets federal green tick
Huge wind and battery project secures final environmental approval, with financial close and construction scheduled for 2026.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 19, 2025

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Renewables

CEFC to get new mandate for rapid rollout of wind and solar as Australia aims for 97 pct renewables
CEFC to get new mandate to support rapid rollout of wind and solar as long term targets aim for 97 per cent renewables, with no coal and just a little gas.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 19, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s modest climate target: This is what collective failure looks like
Australia is wealthy and capable and endowed with extraordinary renewable resources and tech know-how. It should be doing a lot better than this.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 18, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Albanese sets emissions target of 62 to 70 pct, CEFC gets extra $2 billion to fast-track stalled renewables
Albanese sets 2035 emissions reduction target of 62 to 70 per cent, announces $7 billion for CEFC and National Reconstruction Fund to boost renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 18, 2025

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Queensland to “dissolve” Yurika tech division, staff told, as unions attack LNP on renewable plans
Queensland EPC contractor and EV network operator Yurika to be “dissolved” in what unions describe as a new assault against renewables in the sunshine state.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 18, 2025

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Storage

CIS battery winners: Some are already off and running, others may take at least a year to get going
Of the 16 battery project winners from the biggest CIS tender, one is already almost finished, others have started but some will take a year before their owners commit.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 17, 2025

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Chart of the day

Australia’s main grid sets new 24-hour renewables record of 54.9 pct
Australia’s main grid posts a new record high for rolling one day mean – of 54.9 per cent, which may be more significant than momentary peaks.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2025

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