Matthew Biss, Author at Renew Economy

Matthew Biss

Contributor

Matthew Biss is a freelance researcher and reporter passionate about the global energy transition and emerging technology.

Storage

Eight-hour battery gets FIRB approval as loss-making developer seeks key funding for construction
US-listed battery storage developer gets FIRB approval for its biggest ever deal, an eight hour battery in NSW, as it seeks funding to build this and other projects.
Matthew Biss

Aug 11, 2025

1
Policy & Planning

“Sluggish and uncertain” approvals process hampering transition to renewables: PC report
Productivity Commission report recommends an overhaul to Australia’s environmental laws aimed at expediting approval of clean energy projects.
Matthew Biss

Aug 4, 2025

3
Renewables

NSW sovereign investor backs wind, solar and battery hybrid portfolio in Spain
NSW sovereign investor TCorp has invested in a joint venture rolling out wind, solar and battery hybrid projects in Spain.
Matthew Biss

Aug 3, 2025

2
Hydrogen

Novel green iron tech wins Arena backing for demonstration plant
Australian technology company wins grant from Arena towards construction of a new facility demonstrating its novel low-carbon iron making process.
Matthew Biss

Jul 25, 2025

3
Policy & Planning

Spanish wind heavyweights join running to become New England REZ network operator
Six consortia involving Spanish, French and Australian energy heavyweights compete for right to build what could be biggest renewable energy zone in northern NSW.
Matthew Biss

Jul 25, 2025

0
Renewables

Huge 3GW offshore wind project gets all clear to make a start on site investigations
Offshore wind project proposed for off the coast of Victoria gets regulatory approval to conduct a range of studies, marking a “huge milestone” in its development.
Matthew Biss

Jul 4, 2025

9
Renewables

Australia’s only solar panel maker to supply nation’s first “net-zero” water pipeline
Australia’s sole manufacturer of solar panels inks deal to supply more than 50,000 of its panels to the Bowen Water Pipeline project in Queensland.
Matthew Biss

Jun 27, 2025

7
Renewables

Danish renewables developer locks in finance for two new Australian solar farms
Danish developer secures a $A130 million financing package for two new large-scale solar projects in Australia.
Matthew Biss

Jun 19, 2025

0
Policy & Planning

State pledges $25m to make its own poles and wires for renewable energy transition
WA government dedicates $25 million in state budget funding to local manufacture and supply of poles and wires needed for the state’s renewable energy transition.
Matthew Biss

Jun 19, 2025

1
Storage

State backs global big battery heavyweight to put down deeper roots in Australia
Global big battery giant wins state backing to expand its headquarters in Australia, boosting the local supply chain and creating an additional 100 jobs.
Matthew Biss

Jun 13, 2025

7
Renewables

Global clean energy investment to reach $US2.2 trillion in 2025, twice that of fossil fuels
As global investment in renewables marches upwards, new data from the IEA shows 2025 will be the first time since 2020 to see a year-on-year fall in fossil fuel investment.
Matthew Biss

Jun 6, 2025

7
New, improved electricity price forecasting tool claims to beat AEMO at its own game
Ireland-based smart energy management outfit says its new and improved electricity price forecasting tool is “consistently” more accurate than the Australian Energy Market Operator.
Matthew Biss

May 30, 2025

1