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.

Renewables

Australian research could unlock way to make cheap renewable hydrogen while absorbing CO2
Queensland researchers unveil new low cost techniques for the conversion of carbon dioxide into renewable fuels like hydrogen and other chemicals.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 18, 2020

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Enviro groups slam Morrison’s Covid Commission over false claims of consultation
A group of leading environmental groups slam NCCC head Nev Power for falsely claiming they had been consulted on Covid-19 economic response.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 18, 2020

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Renewables

Australian researchers claim new record for direct ‘solar-to-hydrogen’ solar cells
ANU researchers claim major breakthrough in direct “solar-to-hydrogen” process that could dramatically reduce cost of renewable hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 17, 2020

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Renewables

Infigen backs $835m counter offer from Spanish renewables giant
Spanish firm Iberdrola steps in with $835m “friendly” counter offer for Infigen Energy, that will see the renewables giant dramatically expand its Australian presence.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 17, 2020

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Coal

“Too late for gradual transition”: Quiggin calls for coal exit by 2030
A new research paper spells out benefits of a rapid coal phase-out and calls on governments to develop a plan for the transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 17, 2020

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Covid-19 makes massive dent in global coal generation, as wind and solar thrive
Falling electricity use across the OECD due to Covid-19 has seen coal power output slashed, while renewables continue to gain market share.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2020

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Queensland adds $23m renewables training centre to Covid-19 stimulus
The Queensland government will establish a new renewable energy skills centre as part of its second tranche of Covid-19 stimulus measures.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Trevor St Baker backed EV charging companies make big donations to Queensland LNP
Two Trevor St Baker linked EV charging companies pour almost $40,000 into Queensland LNP coffers – ahead of state election.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2020

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New wind and storage projects unlocked as Marinus Link fast-tracked under ‘JobMaker’
Morrison government to fast-track approval of Marinus Link interconnector, that is set to unlock new investment in wind and storage as part of “Battery of Nation” project.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 15, 2020

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Taylor allows jet fuel to be converted to diesel, as oil offered lifeline and EVs ignored
Taylor allows refiners to convert excess jet fuel into diesel for vehicles as part of a broader oil industry package that once again ignores electric vehicles.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 15, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Australia is one of world’s worst transport polluters: Covid-19 response could change this
ClimateWorks report says national EV strategy needed to cut transport emissions, and push for quieter, healthier and cleaner cities.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 12, 2020

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Hazer successfully raises $8.4m to fund biogas to hydrogen pilot
Hazer Group successfully raises $8.4m in share placement to fully fund completion of ARENA-backed biogas to green hydrogren pilot plant.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 12, 2020

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