Rachel Williamson, Author at Renew Economy

Rachel Williamson

Contributor

Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

Solar

Kookaburras, bees and panels: Australia’s first big “biosolar” roof slashes heat, boosts power by nearly 25%
A new Sydney suburb has become the testbed for biosolar rooftops in Australia – and the latest results from a groundbreaking project are stunning.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 18, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Solar recyclers call on government to reboot pilot scheme before end of year or face new environmental crisis
Solar recycling industry calls on federal government to unblock the national pilot scheme and get it going before year’s end.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 18, 2026

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Electrification

Government backs trial of one-stop-shop platform to make home electrification less daunting for households
Federal government backs trial for 1,000 households in national capital that will use a specially designed digital “one stop shop” to make home electrification less daunting.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 17, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Time running out on trial to protect vulnerable electricity consumers from from El Niño heatwave
A trial to stop prepaid meter disconnections during heatwaves in the NT and WA may not be ready in time for the most powerful El Niño ever.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 17, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Labor puts key but contested transmission line on hold until after state election, pending cost review
Updated: Victoria premier puts key transmission link on hold pending cost review, and promises no forced land acquisitions until after state election.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 15, 2026

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Renewables

UK group snaps up leading wind, solar and battery consultancy as part of Australian buying spree
UK-based asset management group buys prominent Melbourne consultancy specialising in wind and solar developments as part of Australian buying spree.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 14, 2026

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Hydrogen

Hydrogen hopeful wants to build 3D printable floating wind turbines in Tasmania’s field of green dreams
Hydrogen hopeful announces $1.5 billion proposal to build 3D printable floating wind turbines to make low emissions fuels at hub described as “Steven Bradbury of hydrogen.”
Rachel Williamson

Sep 14, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Large solar and eight-hour battery hybrid seeks green tick, but local mayor says it will be an eyesore
The very large solar and eight hour battery has 116 near neighbours to contend with in an area dotted with other wind and solar projects and local quarries.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 11, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Spanish giant withdraws 2,000 MWh battery project after being “called in” by LNP planning minister
Spanish energy giant withdraws a massive battery project after being “called in” by planning minister, but says it has not abandoned it.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 10, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Victoria scraps contested renewable zone, says region has limited capacity for more solar and wind
Victoria cancels contentious renewable zone ahead of state election on grounds it holds “significant renewable energy” projects, and has limited capacity for more.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 10, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Too old, can’t dance: New numbers show Yallourn is ready to retire
Report says Yallourn is old and clunky and ready to retire, and replacing it gas rather than renewables will lead to big hike in power prices.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 9, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Anti-wind group sues planning minister and wind project owners, threatens public servants
Victoria group takes wind project to court, says public servants are next if successful.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 9, 2026

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