Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson, Author at Renew Economy

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Home battery storage with the lot
RedEarth CEO Marc Sheldon on the evolution of home batteries, the company’s new “Microgrid in a Box” offering, and why he’s not a fan of VPPs. Plus news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Jun 12, 2025

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Solar

Australian Maverick solar innovator 5B says costs to fall 25 pct after landing first Sunshot grant
The “Maverick” rapid-deploying solar generation technology of 5B is the first to receive funding from federal Labor’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot program.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

May 21, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Coalition and Labor agree on bill busting benefits of electrification, and kicking gas out of homes
Liberal Party-led Senate inquiry into residential electrification confirms the bill busting benefits of getting gas out of Australian homes.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s third offshore wind zone shrinks dramatically to avoid rock lobsters
New offshore wind zone in western Victoria shrinks to one fifth of original size as it avoids rock lobsters and South Australia.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Mar 6, 2024

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Storage

Diesel power stations to close as big batteries take centre stage
South Australia’s remarkable transition to renewables has claimed two new fossil fuel scalps, as batteries muscle out diesel peaking plants.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Feb 7, 2024

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Is Flotation out of the race? Offshore wind rumours swirl as Gippsland decision looms
As reports emerge that Flotation Energy’s 1.5GW proposal has been rejected, we look at what we do and don’t know about the projects that will make up Australia’s first offshore wind zone.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Jan 15, 2024

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Smart Energy

German start-up seizes home electrification opportunity in Australian takeover bid
European conglomerate dives into Australian market with plans to spend $100 million in the region setting up “one stop shops” in home electrification.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Oct 11, 2022

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