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.

Hydrogen

World-first, Aussie made hydrogen generator powers race in Saudi desert
An Australian made megawatt-scale green hydrogen fuel cell generator has been installed for off-grid use in a desert in Saudi Arabia.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 15, 2023

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Policy & Planning

New carbon accounting tool takes aim at elusive Scope 3 emissions
Australian carbon accounting outfit teams with Schneider Electric to create software that allows businesses to track their full carbon footprint.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 14, 2023

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Wind turbines got too big, too fast: GE to focus on fewer models, less complex operations
GE says it will focus on leaner wind turbine manufacture operations, with far fewer variants, to stem the flow to breakdowns.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 13, 2023

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Forrest-backed wind project still a threat to endangered species, despite smaller size
Andrew Forrest owned Windlab shrinks size of massive wind farm but report says it still has “unavoidable” consequences for several endangered species.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 13, 2023

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Explainer: What do you do with an old wind farm?
With some of Australia’s oldest wind farms occupying some of the best sites, “repowering” – replacing old turbines with new – is an important consideration. But how is it done?
Rachel Williamson

Mar 10, 2023

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Bank refuses mortgage for tree changers because of wind farm caveat
Banks love talking up their green credentials, so why has this bank refused a mortgage to new home owners whose land will host a wind farm?
Rachel Williamson

Mar 9, 2023

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Queensland wants to ban solar panels from landfill as waste problem grows
Queensland government proposes $250,000 pilot for industry-led solar recycling scheme as it considers banning panels from being dumped in landfill.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 6, 2023

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Smart Energy

Home energy efficiency in CEFC sights with new green mortgage push
Federal government’s green bank backs CBA mortgage discounts for borrowers building new homes or renovating to high energy efficiency standards.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 6, 2023

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Could zebra stripes steer birds clear of offshore wind turbines?
A flickering black and white effect could further reduce bird collisions with offshore wind turbines.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 1, 2023

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Offshore wind giant hopes to avert skills crisis in training deal with Melbourne Uni
One of the biggest proponents of offshore wind projects in Australia fears a skills shortage as it competes for engineers and onshore workers.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 1, 2023

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NSW Government

NSW considers ban on new embedded networks in suite of rule reforms
New rules will see embedded network prices capped and low income earners able to access government rebates and bill help.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 27, 2023

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Transmission company signs connection deal for 252MW wind project in new REZ
Construction of new 252MW wind farm in Queensland to start soon after connection deal signed with transmission company.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 27, 2023

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