Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, Author at Renew Economy

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Contributor

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

Policy & Planning

Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, home batteries and electric cars to be managed by new regulator
Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, batteries and electric cars will be managed by a new regulator in a multimillion-dollar budget commitment welcomed by investment and climate groups.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 14, 2026

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Renewables

Australia’s data centre dilemma: Will they bring an energy boom or bust?
Tech giants are spending billions of dollars to make Australia an artificial intelligence destination but the impact on the environment and the grid is up for debate.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 11, 2026

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Renewables

“Let’s actually get projects up and running:” Report warns Australia’s green iron edge is at risk
Australia’s renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 1, 2026

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Renewables

Australia’s green iron advantage at risk as projects stall and China, Africa and Middle East take the lead
Australia risks losing its leading position on green iron and steel because no commercial plant has yet reached a final investment decision.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 30, 2026

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Solar

What to do with used solar panels? University opens Australia’s first PV recycling research centre
With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 23, 2026

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Climate

Australian company says its magnetic technology could be key to green steel ambitions
A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation’s export potential.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 15, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Mandatory energy rating report card urged for all homes
All Australian homes should receive a score out of 10 for energy efficiency before they can be sold or rented, experts say, as part of an expansion to a national assessment program.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 9, 2026

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Markets

“Australians are ready for this:” Households could get paid under new plan to price pollution
Australia could raise $35 billion a year by putting a price on pollution and help households and businesses by sharing the revenue, a report has found.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jan 29, 2026

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Solar

Australian researchers say stacking PV cells may make solar ever cheaper and more efficient
The next-generation of solar technology could be cheaper, more efficient and a step closer to reality after advances by a team of Australian scientists.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jan 21, 2026

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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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