Sophie Vorrath
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Electric Cars Electric Vehicles News & Commentary
Mercedes begins “massive EV onslaught” with all-electric SUV reveal in Melbourne
"Electric now has a Mercedes!" German car-maker gives Australian customers sneak peek – and test drive – of its first all-electric crossover, the "family size" EQC SUV.
Climate Governments News & Commentary Western Australian Government
Ignoring carbon “a luxury” says Macquarie, as fallout continues over WA EPA guidelines
Federal resources minister upgrades W.A. EPA carbon guidelines from "homemade sledgehammer" to “brain explosion.” Macquarie analyst says it's a "solid compromise" for LNG companies.
JinkoSolar Longi Solar
Solar patent battle spreads to Australia, as Hanwha files complaint in Federal Court
A legal stoush that has been unfolding in Europe and the US between some of the world’s biggest solar PV manufacturers has reached Australian shores.
Governments Queensland Government Renewables Wind
Queensland approves new 240MW wind farm for Western Downs region
A $450m wind project by UK-based developer RES Group has won Queensland state planning approval and may add solar.
Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Tesla
Tesla backflips on retail store closures, flags raise in EV prices
After announcing plans to move all EV sales online, Tesla decides to keep “significantly more” retail outlets open, and to raise prices by 3% worldwide.
Governments News & Commentary Renewables Wave Western Australian Government
Carnegie dealt huge blow, as WA govt pulls plug on Albany wave funding
WA government terminates $16m Albany wave project contract with Carnegie Clean Energy, citing reasons outside the company's control.
Hydro News & Commentary Renewables Solar Storage
Genex finalises NSW solar purchase, as progress continues on Kidston hydro
Genex Power completes acquisition of 50MW Jemalong project in NSW, in bid to diversify, boost earnings, as flagship Kidston solar and pumped hydro storage project progresses.
Electric Cars Electric Vehicles News & Commentary
IKEA Australia to take delivery vehicle fleet all electric by 2025
Ikea Australia unveils first electric delivery vehicles and says all 350 of its fleet will be electric by 2025.
Governments Renewables Victorian Government Wind
Construction begins on Mortlake South wind farm, transmission lines to be buried
Construction begins on Acciona's 157.5MW Mortlake South wind farm, including Victoria's first underground transmission line, in response to community concerns.
Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Nissan
Nissan confirms Australian pricing and August release of Leaf
New Nissan Leaf to go on sale in Australia in August, as registrations open to pre-order the $A49,900 electric vehicle.
