Kane Thornton
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.
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...
Australian Federal Government Governments Other Good Stuff Renewables Smart Energy Solar
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.
Australian Federal Government Coal Governments News & Commentary
Time for old coal to hang up the boots
At this time of year, football matters, but in the case of Australia’s energy system, the stakes are much higher and it affects us all.
Australian Federal Government Governments Malcolm Turnbull Other Good Stuff People Renewables Smart Energy Solar
Is Australia smart enough to be the lucky country?
Australia is lucky enough to have some of the best energy resources in the entire world. But despite our natural advantages power prices have more than doubled in a...
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments News & Commentary
Fresh energy needed to cut through silly season fiasco
Last week served as a reminder – as if we needed another one – that climate policy is still a wild ride in Australian politics.
Climate Coal Donald Trump Markets News & Commentary People Renewables
Even the new US president can’t Trump clean energy
The impact of America's new President on clean energy in the US and Australia is difficult to predict. But there are a couple of forces even he can't Trump:...
It was disappointing some politicians used a natural disaster to play cheap political games and blame renewable energy for a blackout caused by freak weather.
Australian Federal Government Governments Other Good Stuff
Innovative energy future on the chopping block
This week the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funded 12 cutting-edge solar power projects. It could be the last grant funding it ever makes.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Target provides a fantastic opportunity to create some 15,200 jobs and $40.4 billion in investment out to 2020 and beyond.
