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.

CleanTech Bites

AGL-backed smart energy upstart buys up Melbourne-based software specialist
UK-headquartered energy optimisation firm buys Australian energy software outfit, in first major move since AGL Energy acquired a minority stake in the company.
Matthew Biss

May 23, 2025

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Storage

Australian researchers to trial flat-packed, lower-cost concentrated solar technology
Australian researchers say deployment of lower cost, flat-packed concentrated solar tech will “transform” the industrial heat sector.
Matthew Biss

May 18, 2025

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Renewables

Fortescue lays out plans for biggest wind farm in Australia to help eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue lays out plans for a 2.1 GW wind project to help eliminate use of gas and diesel at its iron ore mines by the end of the decade.
Matthew Biss

May 17, 2025

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Renewables

Tallest energy monitoring mast in southern hemisphere to test the winds in Victoria
Sydney-based company to demonstrate and validate “next-gen” remote sensing technology – including a met-mast that will be the tallest in southern hemisphere.
Matthew Biss

May 16, 2025

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Renewables

Carnegie eyes Alaska for wave energy potential as Spain CETO project gathers momentum
Carnegie Clean Energy secures deal to manufacture its proprietary CETO wave energy technology – and signs an MOU to explore projects in America’s 49th state.
Matthew Biss

May 11, 2025

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CleanTech Bites

Major milestone as Aotearoa switches on its largest solar farm, but bigger things are on the horizon
The commissioning of a 63 MW solar farm marks the arrival on the grid biggest PV project yet for Aotearoa NZ. But four much bigger projects are hot on its heels.
Matthew Biss

May 9, 2025

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Renewables

Solar skyscraper: ClearVue wins contract for first ever high-rise – and first project in Sydney CBD
Perth-headquartered manufacturer lands deal to supply clear solar glass for a high-rise building undergoing a $A308m facelift in the centre of Sydney.
Matthew Biss

May 6, 2025

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Utilities

“Hot sticks” and “bare handing”: Australia’s first live transfer of a high voltage powerline completed
In what’s being called an Australian first, network company safely completes the transfer of an energised 500kV powerline in southwestern Victoria.
Matthew Biss

May 2, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s only surviving newsprint paper mill to switch out coal-fired boilers, go electric
Australia’s only surviving newsprint paper producer has been extended a lifeline, with the promise of a federal grant to help wean it off coal.
Matthew Biss

Apr 15, 2025

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Policy & Planning

NSW issues guidebook for local farmers to “demystify the energy transition”
NSW Labor Government has released a guidebook aimed at educating local landowners considering hosting renewable energy projects on their land.
Matthew Biss

Apr 11, 2025

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Renewables

Siemens Gamesa claims world’s most powerful wind turbine with new offshore behemoth
Siemens Gamesa has taken the top spot for the world’s most powerful wind turbine, after successfully installing it in a test field in Denmark.
Matthew Biss

Apr 5, 2025

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Storage

UK developer proposes $800 million, 1.6GWh big battery in heart of NSW coal country
Another huge BESS could be coming to NSW, with a standalone four-hour battery proposed for the heart of the state’s dying coal industry.
Matthew Biss

Apr 4, 2025

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