Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson, Author at Renew Economy

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Policy & Planning

Queensland LNP dumps renewable targets, but can it teach coal plants to dance around solar?
Queensland LNP officially scraps state renewables targets, on the belief it can keep its coal fleet online until 2049. Even AEMO doubts it can dance around solar.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Dec 11, 2025

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue unveils huge new wind project, next to Gina Rinehart lease, in push to real zero
Fortescue unveils new 200-turbine wind project as part of its “real zero” target for the Pilbara, in an area that may require permission from Gina Rinehart.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Oct 22, 2025

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Main supplier to Australia’s most powerful big battery files for bankruptcy
The US based company that is the main supplier to Australia’s most powerful big battery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting more than $US300 million in debt.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Jun 11, 2025

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: The energy pilot that pays customers to dial down their solar
Engie’s Ryan Wavish on how the retailer is flipping the sun tax to make solar curtailment work for everyone. Plus, news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2025

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s waste panel problem – and how to turn it into a goldmine
Smart Energy Council’s Darren Johannesen explains how Australia’s solar “waste” stream is actually a massive reclaimed resources opportunity – but the federal government needs to act fast. Plus, news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 21, 2025

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: How to make the most out of home batteries
Amber Electric’s Myles Eftos on how home batteries can be money making machines. Plus, a post-election debrief and Australia’s new favourite battery.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 8, 2025

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: Shouting from the rooftops
OpenSolar’s Sophie Wright on the mission to streamline solar businesses so that more money and time can be spent where it’s most needed – putting panels on rooftops. Plus, the news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2025

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Multimedia

Solar Insiders Podcast: A Teal take on what voters want – and how to give it to them
NSW Independent Allegra Spender on her plan for permanent energy bill relief and what’s missing from federal Labor’s battery rebate. Plus, dispatches from the Smart Energy Conference.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 15, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Fiscal vandalism:” Queensland doubles down on coal and gas after transmission, hydro cost blowouts
Queensland extends life of Callide coal plant for three years as its cites cost blowouts on the Copperstring transmission line and pumped hydro for a major energy review.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2025

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: Get ready for battery rebates
Wayne Smith from the Smart Energy Council on what to expect from the federal home battery rebate (and when to expect it) and Australia’s “sliding doors” energy election.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 2, 2025

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: A roller coaster year in review – and the keys to a smoother 2025
In our final episode for the year, SunWiz’s Warwick Johnston on the highs and the lows of 2024 for rooftop PV, home batteries and all those who make the industry tick. Plus the news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2024

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Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: It’s a consumer energy revolution! Can retailers go with the flow?
Matthew van der Linden on Flow Power’s big move into residential retail. Plus the latest on the rooftop PV market, SunDrive’s innovation progress, and other news.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2024

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