Michael Mazengarb, Author at Renew Economy

Michael Mazengarb

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Michael Mazengarb is a climate and energy policy analyst with more than 15 years of professional experience, including as a contributor to Renew Economy. He writes at Tempests and Terawatts.

Electric Vehicles

Origin rolls out 150 EV smart chargers to customers in trial of future grid
Origin Energy gets ARENA support for ‘smart charger’ trial, to allow energy companies to remotely monitor and optimise EV charging.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 7, 2020

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Rooftop solar curtailment “lesser of two evils”, but no moratorium on new installs, says SA energy minister
SA energy minister gives reassurance that no mortarium on new rooftop solar is being considered, but warns curtailment may be necessary to avoid ‘negative demand’.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 6, 2020

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Markets

Spanish giant Iberdrola secures control of Infigen Energy with majority stake
Iberdrola successfully gains control of ASX-listed Infigen Energy, after its takeover offer is accepted by more than 50 per cent of shareholdings.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 6, 2020

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CEFC wants green hydrogen to become the new ‘large-scale solar’ success story
CEFC looks to replicate Australia’s success in large-scale solar in the emerging green hydrogen sector, and is ready to step in for grid investments.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 6, 2020

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Renewables

Goldwind to supply turbines for W.A. hybrid renewables project
Goldwind wins contract to supply two wind turbines to hybrid renewables and battery storage project that aims to meet half the electricity needs of W.A. town of Esperance.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 5, 2020

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“Angus doesn’t let it on the agenda:” State energy ministers slam federal policy
State and Territory energy ministers again looking to sidestep Morrison government on energy policy, saying it’s possible to cut emissions without the Feds.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 5, 2020

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Coal

AGL faces call from activist shareholders to accelerate exit from coal power
AGL faces fresh calls from shareholders to accelerate closure of its coal power fleet, including the Loy Yang A brown coal plant, one of Australia’s dirtiest.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 5, 2020

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CEFC backs ‘climate transition’ linked green bonds with $60m investment
Australian investors tip $140m into new green bonds targeting ASX 300 companies committed to embracing the climate transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 4, 2020

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ACT Labor promises zero interest loans for solar and batteries, as election looms
ACT Labor becomes the latest to offer zero interest loans for solar and storage through its first election promise ahead of an October poll.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 4, 2020

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Renewables

Complete switch to hydrogen fuel flights possible by 2050, CSIRO says
A new CSIRO study finds a switch to a hydrogen fuelled aviation sector could occur by 2050, and may be necessary to avoid a massive increase in emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 4, 2020

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Renewables

Hazer signs off on $17m green hydrogen facility
Hazer Group board gives final investment decision approval to $17 million Perth biogas-to-hydrogen pilot facility that has received ARENA backing.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 3, 2020

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Solar

Rooftop solar’s stunning surge to new records, as Australia installs reach 2.5 million
Defying Covid-19, Australia’s rooftop solar installs set new monthly record for July and surpass 2.5 million total installs.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 3, 2020

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