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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

Energy hub moved to site of Origin wind project to avoid private landowners in New England REZ
Key energy hub in contested New England renewable energy zone moved to Origin owned wind project and property to reduce power lines on private farms.
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May 19, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“In 2035 I’d like people to wonder what all the fuss was about:” Penny Sharpe on the transition from coal
“My vision is for this to be as easy as possible for people who just want to get home, turn on the lights, have the air con on when they want, and to be able to charge their car.”
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May 16, 2025

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Storage

Australia’s most powerful battery charged up quickly and helped keep lights on, but progress has slowed
The most powerful battery ever to be connected to Australia’s grid came charging out of the blocks, but progress has slowed and early payments may be missed.
Giles Parkinson

May 16, 2025

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Storage

Ampyr seeks investors in gigawatt-scale battery as it rolls out network of micro batteries
Battery storage developer led by ISP lead Alex Wonhas seeks investors in first stage of planned gigawatt scale battery, as it also rolls out network of sub 5 MW batteries.
Giles Parkinson

May 16, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Big batteries lead charge in high priced grid events, as coal and gas plants struggle to keep pace
Batteries are helping send wholesale power prices towards the market cap when supply tightens, while coal and gas units are often too slow to respond.
Giles Parkinson

May 15, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Will the new Model Y save Tesla?
Tesla Australia boss Thom Drew on the release of the new Model Y, and supercharger plans. Plus: Riz, Tim and Sam discuss recent test drives and news of the week.
Giles Parkinson

May 15, 2025

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CleanTech Bites

Tasmania’s hydro power hits record lows as trading strategy shifts from baseload to firming
Tasmania’s hydro output hit a record low share last week, as the state shifts its trading strategy from baseload to firming to accommodate more wind and solar.
Giles Parkinson

May 15, 2025

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Storage

South Australia, the world’s most advanced renewable grid, adds seventh big battery
South Australia – regarded as the world’s most advanced renewable grid – has added a seventh big battery, with seven more to join soon as they finish construction.
Giles Parkinson

May 14, 2025

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Coal

“Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability
New report says number of coal breakdowns over summer was far worse than expected, underlining case for intermittent coal to be replaced by variable renewables and storage.
Giles Parkinson

May 14, 2025

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Storage

“A relief:” Australia an oasis for battery storage developers as Trump tariffs disrupt US projects
US-based battery storage developer says Australia has been largely shielded from the disruption in the US market caused by Donald Trump’s tariff war with China.
Giles Parkinson

May 13, 2025

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Storage

Genex slashes wind plans, adds big battery as it reshapes hub around delayed pumped hydro plant
Genex halves wind project and adds battery storage to Kidston renewable hub, based around the landmark pumped hydro project that is now running behind schedule.
Giles Parkinson

May 13, 2025

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CleanTech Bites

Broome to get big solar farm and six hour battery to replace gas and diesel contract
The remote pearling and tourism town of Broome to get a big solar farm and a 6-hour battery to replace its soon to expire gas and diesel contract. A wind option was rejected.
Giles Parkinson

May 12, 2025

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