Michael Mazengarb
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Governments NSW Government Rooftop PV Solar
NSW worried about risks of multi-billion solar loans program
NSW hopes to launch multi-billion dollar solar loan program this summer, but is cautious about the risks involved and has approached CEFC for funding.
Battery Governments Northern Territory Government Smart Energy Solar Storage Utility PV
Construction starts at Northern Territory’s largest solar farm
Construction commences at 25MW Katherine Solar Farm as Northern Territory begins shift towards target of 50% renewables by 2030.
Governments South Australian Government Storage
Australia’s first compressed air energy storage system gets development approval
S.A. government awards planning approval for compressed air energy storage system, a national first and another big step forward for clean energy in Australia.
Battery News & Commentary Renewables Rooftop PV Solar South Australian Government Storage
Future Super partners with RateSetter to provide solar and battery loans
Future Super will partner with RateSetter to expand the availability of affordable finance for residential solar and storage systems.
AGL Coal Markets News & Commentary
Investors asked to support accelerated retirement of AGL’s coal fleet
Market Forces seeks the support of super funds for its shareholder resolution pushing AGL to accelerate its transition out of coal.
Angus Taylor ANU Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Governments Graphs Josh Frydenberg Scott Morrison Tony Abbott
Five years after carbon price repeal, Australia remains in policy abyss
Five years to the day since the repeal of the carbon tax, emissions and electricity prices have both increased, and the Australian economy is slowing. So, what was the...
Coal Graphs Renewables Solar Wind
Busting the myth on energy returns: Renewables to beat fossil fuels
New research blows away myth of "energy returned on investment" and says wind and solar will soon offer a better EROI than fossil fuels.
Angus Taylor Renewables Tony Abbott Wind
Abbott era advisor re-emerges to oppose Crookwell wind farm
Anti-renewables advocate Maurice Newman revives some outdated myths about wind farms as he fights the Crookwell 3 development near one of his properties.
Markets Renewables
Renewables prop up construction activity, as well as being threat to fossil fuel exports
Give and take - renewables deliver a crucial economic boost to Australia, supporting construction activity, while undermining exports of coal and gas.
Indonesia's Terregra Renewables completes its first solar farm in Australia, with another on the way, eyeing attractive merchant market for electricity.
