Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, Author at Renew Economy

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Contributor

Journalist covering technology, transport, AI and renewable energy at AAP

Storage

Origin warns budget for home battery rebate could be drained within a year
Australian households are still installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government’s rebate scheme.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 26, 2025

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Renewables

Australia needs a new wind farm every month to meet 2030 target, CEFC boss says
Australia needs about 29 gigawatts of large-scale renewable generation by 2030, an expert says – the equivalent to a “decent wind farm every month.”
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 25, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Collect ’em all: Push for mandatory battery recycling as voluntary scheme gets an extension
Manufacturers should be forced to recycle batteries at the end of their lives to deliver significant safety, environmental and financial benefits.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 3, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“We can’t wait:” Heavy investment needed to secure green metal future
While critical mineral deals are dominating the headlines, green iron and steel partnerships could secure Australia’s export future in a low-emission economy.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 23, 2025

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Renewables

Digital passports could give old solar panels new life, rather than being recycled
Australian researchers suggest a certification process and a digital passport could allow rooftop solar panels to be reused rather than recycled.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 9, 2025

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Renewables

Australian research breakthrough takes next-generation solar technology closer to rooftops
Australian solar researchers hail breakthrough that takes new generation PV cells closer to commercial deployment on rooftops.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 8, 2025

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Renewables

“We’re shifting to new paradigm of renewables and firming,” AEMO says in annual update
AEMO says Australia is shifting to a new operating paradigm as it gets to the halfway mark of its 2030 targets.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 24, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s big four banks caught napping on methane emissions, and still supporting coal
It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia’s major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 4, 2025

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CleanTech Bites

ACCC sues gas company, saying its “love gas” campaign amounts to greenwashing
Claims about the future of renewable gas will be tested in Federal Court after the competition regulator launched its biggest greenwashing lawsuit to date.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 26, 2025

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Solar

Sunny outlook: Major survey shows most near neighbours like solar farms, and want more
Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 18, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australian net-zero projects to be rated to prevent greenwashing
Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 17, 2025

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Coal

“We have a duty:” Hockey joins Woodside call for more gas, as Queensland vows to extend coal
All aboard the fossil train: Joe Hockey says Australia has a “duty” to export more gas and coal, as Queensland premier promises to push coal power to its limits.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 27, 2025

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