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.

Storage

“We’ve got more thinking to do:” Coal giants say home batteries will reshape and “minimise” the grid
Australia’s big utilities admit they have some thinking to do about the way home batteries are reshaping the grid – and customer expectations.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 1, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Senate launches inquiry into who is funding fake astroturf anti-renewables groups
The Senate has launched an inquiry into the dark money funding anti-renewables astroturfing groups, and deliberately misleading anti-climate campaigns.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 31, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“There’s a lot more resistance:” Forrest’s renewables chief says old way of community consulting is dead
“Things are changing:” Squadron Energy boss prefers a national guide on shared benefits over confusing state choose-your-own-adventure options.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 30, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Garnaut says carbon price could solve budget black hole and fill funding gap from LGC collapse
A carbon price could plug a budget hole as governments are forced to keep supporting renewable energy projects, as LGC prices fall.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 29, 2025

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Storage

NSW seeks another 500 MW of new firming capacity to fill gaps from ageing coal plants
NSW seeks another 500MW of firming capacity as it looks to shore up the grid for a future without Eraring, the country’s biggest generator, and other coal plants.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 29, 2025

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Renewables

Big investors call for FIRB, super reforms to keep rivers of foreign gold flowing into clean energy
CEIG expects 70% of future clean energy funding to come from offshore and is calling for reforms to make those investments easier.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 28, 2025

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Wind

Shorter turbines and longer blades: Iberdrola asks for changes to halve footprint of gigawatt-scale wind farm
Changes to the 1GW Mount James wind farm are set to add another 195MW to its generation capacity.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 28, 2025

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Solar

Solar battery hybrid project forced to IPC due to weight of opponents, half of whom live more than 100km away
Solar battery hybrid project referred to independent panel, despite state planning approval because of more than 50 objections, half of whom live more than 100 km away.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 24, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australia needs to get to net zero in just 10 years, but its environmental laws are in the way
Reforming EPBC Act is fundamental to unlocking renewable energy generation, and enabling every other industry to go green, says Climate Council..
Rachel Williamson

Jul 24, 2025

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Wind

Deep-pocketed neighbour tries to sink giant Valley of Winds project with court appeal
A member of the wealthy Baillieu family is trying to sink a giant wind project proposed next door, which also happens to be the biggest winner of the first CIS auction.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 24, 2025

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Wind

BoM sends hefty fees to offshore wind project developers to test impact on its weather forecasts
The BoM is charging Gippsland’s offshore wind proponents a hefty fee for deep dives into just how much they could mess up its weather forecasting radars.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 23, 2025

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Storage

First big battery with contract to deliver system strength to local grid begins full operations
The first grid-forming battery to deliver system strength services under contract is now fully operational, marking a radical shift in the way the grid could be managed.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 23, 2025

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