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Nuclear commission findings spell more trouble for wind and solar in Australia
Nuclear royal commission concedes that nuclear generation is too costly and not viable. But it is betting that Australia will fail in its climate policies and eventually have no choice but to turn to nuclear. That spells trouble for the wind and solar industries. -
Energy industry needs to focus on consumers, it may need them
Energy regulators say they “cannot identify” benefits of rooftop solar and battery storage. So here’s a long list, and a blast from leading expert for promoting a “sense of entitlement”, serving the interests of incumbents and discriminating against consumers. -
AGL eyes virtual power plants in link with battery storage developer Sunverge
AGL invests in battery storage software developer as it moves towards a time when it can use solar and storage from its consumers as a “virtual power plant”. Also announces a “solar command App” and a big boost in solar sales. -
Queensland inquiry’s big fail on rooftop solar and battery storage
Imagine you are a government, or pricing regulator, or independent advisory body charged with addressing the soaring cost of electricity: Where would you focus your efforts – on the biggest source of those price surges, or a minor addition labelled green? -
Five things we learned this week about Tony Turnbull/Malcolm Abbott
Nearly six months ago Malcolm Turnbull became PM after Tony Abbott was dumped by his own party. What emerged from this shake-up, however, was a shady new composite figure – a Malcolm Abbott, or a Tony Turnbull. Here’s how to recognise him…
