Kane Thornton, Author at Renew Economy

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Commentary

The complex truth about gas and renewables
Energy policy in Australia has long suffered at the hands of a simple lie being easier to accept than a complex truth.
Kane Thornton

May 16, 2025

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Commentary

Dutton’s dumping of climate target would be a disaster for power prices, families and business
It appears some people have learned absolutely nothing from 20 years of climate wars.
Kane Thornton

Jun 9, 2024

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Hydrogen

Australia is back in the global race for green hydrogen with game-changing production credit
A ground-breaking production tax scheme will place Australia back in the highly competitive global race for green hydrogen and its derivative products, including green metals.
Kane Thornton

May 15, 2024

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Renewables

Labor has stared down the naysayers. Getting the detail right is critical next step
If the government gets this right, Australia’s 82% target will be smashed ahead of time and budget. Like all the targets that have gone before.
Kane Thornton

Nov 24, 2023

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Renewables

It’s time for reconciliation to be led by the clean energy opportunity
We blew it. It’s now incumbent on all in the clean energy sector to find meaningful ways to give voice and genuine partnership to First Nations communities in the clean energy revolution.
Kane Thornton

Oct 15, 2023

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Are we trying to go forward, or not? Australia’s renewable transition needs clear direction
Australia needs policy and market clarity if it is to reach its ambitious but attainable renewable energy targets.
Kane Thornton

Sep 1, 2023

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Renewables

Budget shows penny has dropped on renewables – but $4bn is just a down payment
It has been a cathartic week for the clean energy sector. Finally, it feels like someone is listening. But the $4bn pledged in the budget pales against Australia’s rivals.
Kane Thornton

May 11, 2023

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Policy & Planning

A letter to incoming minister for climate change, Chris Bowen
Australia can become a global clean energy superpower with a modern and prosperous economy powered by reliable, low-cost, clean energy.
Kane Thornton

May 23, 2022

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Renewables

Moon landing anniversary hangs brightly over clean energy debate
Fifty years on, the moon landing has a few things in common with Australia’s move from coal to renewable energy. What we lack now is policy and vision.
Kane Thornton

Jul 30, 2019

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Renewables

10 hot trends shaping Australian clean energy
From record investment to policy chaos – a guide to last year’s biggest renewable trends and milestones that have set the pace for the energy market transformation.
Kane Thornton

Jan 21, 2019

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There are no winners from Australia’s costly energy chaos
Investment in energy generation does not need new subsidies, but it does need certainty. Yet, a small group of vindictive politicians would prefer to block all action on climate change and get revenge on Malcolm Turnbull, rather than reduce power prices.
Kane Thornton

Sep 21, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

NEG must grow new renewable energy capacity, not shrink it
It remains unclear how the NEG will ensure the investor confidence required to deliver a strong pipeline of new clean energy projects.
Kane Thornton

Oct 31, 2017

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