Kurt Johnson, Author at RenewEconomy

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Kurt Johnson is a freelance environmental journalist and author with an interest in clean energy.

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Could a skills shortage stall the renewable energy revolution?
Industry insiders warn Australia is struggling to meet demand for both specialised and generalised labour to drive the renewable energy transition.
Kurt Johnson

Nov 17, 2021

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Green dreams: Managing the transition from rust to renewables
Port Augusta and Whyalla are in the middle of a renewable energy construction boom. But what does it mean for locals? Some workers are starting to lose faith.
Kurt Johnson

Jul 5, 2021

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Good taste and food security: How Sundrop used solar to bring tomatoes to the desert
The solar tower that rises at Sundrop Farms shines like a beacon from above the saltbush landscape.
Kurt Johnson

May 29, 2021

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“One hell of a blast”: How the Latrobe Valley is wrestling with transition
Feature: The instruments that support coal fired electricity generation are slowly being dismantled. But what does the future hold for the Latrobe Valley?
Kurt Johnson

May 26, 2021

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