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.
Markets Renewables Solar Utility PV
Australia being left behind as global corporate renewable PPA market surges ahead
Corporate market for wind and solar rose sharply in 2019, but in Australia it slowed dramatically, partly due to growing grid connection frustrations.
Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Solar
MIT research team say “skinny” solar cells could unlock solar energy boom
Solar scientists say modern techniques allow for dramatic cuts in solar cell thickness, and deliver another significant reduction in solar costs.
Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Governments People Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Morrison urged to act as ARENA funding about to be exhausted
As the Australian Renewable Energy Agency faces a funding cliff, the Australia Institute calls on the Morrison government to extend its funding.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
Australian bushfires drive up global emissions as economic costs mount
Australian bushfires to drive global greenhouse gas concentrations to new records, as more than half of Australians report experiencing bushfire impacts.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments People Scott Morrison
Australia singled out for climate denial as “Doomsday Clock” ticks closer to midnight
"Doomsday Clock" moved to 100 seconds to midnight as Morrison government is slammed for "mendacious" climate denial.
Downer flags drop in earnings, citing connection bottlenecks and commissioning delays from its portfolio of wind and solar projects.
CleanTech Bites Renewable Gas Renewables Solar Wind
Renewable hydrogen costs could halve by 2030, beating “unabated” fossil fuels
New report suggests costs for hydrogen produced by wind and solar will halve in next decade, beating fossil fuels and presenting huge opportunity for Australia.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
Experts slam Morrison’s false equivalence between emissions targets and hazard reduction
Experts slam Morrison's comments on hazard reduction, showing the PM still does not understand the link between climate change and fire.
Australian Federal Government Governments Utilities
Incumbents seek status quo on MLF as newcomers plead for changes
As more renewables investors plead with AEMC to change "detrimental" marginal loss factor methodology, incumbents say they're happy with the status quo.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments Josh Frydenberg People
Green Swans: Central banks may have to foot bill for stranded fossil fuel assets
Central banks may be forced to bail out failing fossil fuel investments, as global banking regulator warns of 'existential' climate risks.
