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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Contributor

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

Smart Energy

“I didn’t notice:” Homeowners using solar, batteries and V2G to stay connected in blackouts
Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 28, 2026

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Renewables

Bring the data to the power: Answer to AI problem could help solve wind and solar curtailment
Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 24, 2026

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Climate

First of a kind “carbon refinery” to embed emissions in concrete and other building materials
An Australian facility will seek to prove carbon can be embedded into useful products, such as concrete, paint and plasterboard, and resold for a profit.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 17, 2026

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Gas-powered AI could push up bills by 26 per cent without strict rules and focus on renewables
Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 3, 2026

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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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