John Mathews, Author at RenewEconomy

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Hydrogen

How a bio-inspired breakthrough could unlock economically viable green hydrogen
Australian technology that mimics the capillary action of trees and plants promises to deliver green hydrogen at the scale needed to replace fossil fuels.
John Mathews

Jan 12, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Musk’s battery packs vs Forrest’s green hydrogen: Battle for the future will need both
As we accelerate towards a green future, will batteries or fuel cells power the world? The short answer is, we’ll need both.
John Mathews

Oct 11, 2022

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Commentary

How China is driving global green shift in electric power sector
The IEA has recently published its new report Renewables 2017, which received maximum coverage around the world for its argument that solar PV is now growing faster than any other energy source.
John Mathews

Nov 16, 2017

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Storage

The spectacular success of Germany’s Energiewende- and what needs to be done next
Formation of new government in Berlin will have important implications for future of the Energiewende, but much has been achieved already.
John Mathews

Oct 16, 2017

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Governments

China’s amazing green shift to solar, wind and water power
This is a truly amazing swing in the largest electric power system in the world. At this rate, China’s electric power system will be expected to reach 50% green capacity by 2027,
John Mathews

Sep 1, 2017

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Renewables

Why the future belongs to decentralised renewables
China and to some extent India are emerging as the principal practitioners of an alternative vision of energy growth.
John Mathews

Nov 22, 2016

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The moral case for fossil fuels? Let them eat solar panels
Rolling out renewable energy around the world should be the real legacy of the Paris climate agreement.
John Mathews

Jan 29, 2016

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This changes everything: The rise of renewables in industrial growth
Renewables can help countries expand manufacturing and create jobs, reduce local pollution, increase energy security and reduce import costs from fossil fuels.
John Mathews

Dec 13, 2015

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Malcolm Turnbull

With a single sentence, Malcolm Turnbull can end Tony Abbott’s war on renewable energy
The rhetorical war on renewables unleashed by Abbott and his colleagues over the past two years had the desired effect: investment in the industry dried up.
John Mathews

Sep 18, 2015

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50% renewable energy would put Australia in line with leading nations
Bill Shorten’s proposed policy for 50% of electricity to come from renewables by 2030 would bring Australia abreast with its international competitors.
John Mathews

Jul 27, 2015

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