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Sophie is editor of Renew Economy and editor of its sister site, One Step Off The Grid . She is the co-host of the Solar Insiders Podcast. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

“Shell companies for rent seekers:” Coalition attacks solar innovators, including Turnbull-backed SunDrive
Coalition Senator takes aim at Australian solar innovators looking to tap into the Solar Sunshot program, accusing them of being “shell companies for rent seekers.”
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 4, 2024

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Renewables

Retail electricity upstart Energy Locals to get new owner after Quinbrook sale
Australian-owned electricity retailing upstart Energy Locals is set to change hands, after Quinbrook agrees to sell the company.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 4, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Queensland LNP names new energy minister, nixes massive pumped hydro project
Queensland LNP to combine treasurer and energy minister role, as it moves quickly to stop work on giant pumped hydro project.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 1, 2024

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Renewables

Grazing sheep among solar panels could produce higher quality wool, study finds
The combination of solar farming and sheep grazing does not have a negative affect on wool production, and could even improve the quality of wool produced, new study finds.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 1, 2024

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Renewables

Danish wind giant Vestas unveils plans for 2.5 GW wind and 4 GWh battery project in NSW
Danish giant is seeking approval to build a massive wind farm in southern New South Wales that would combine up to 348 turbines and two four-hour big batteries.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 1, 2024

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Renewables

Forrest’s Squadron Energy unveils massive new wind and battery project for NSW
Squadron Energy adds yet another massive wind energy and battery proposal to its project pipeline, this time west of Yass.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 30, 2024

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Storage

South Australia’s biggest battery hits construction milestone two weeks ahead of schedule
The battery project that will be South Australia’s biggest once up and running has reached mechanical completion two weeks early.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 30, 2024

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Storage

Arena backs homegrown battery tech that promises to cut storage costs, boost EV range
Australian silicon anode technology that promises to reduce battery storage costs and enable longer EV driving ranges awarded Arena funding.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 29, 2024

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Renewables

Huge crowds and new technology at All Energy point to scale of green energy transition
A fully recyclable cardboard trade show stand, a gutsy electric vehicle charger and plenty of products and ideas to decarbonise industry were seen by record crowds at All Energy 2024.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 25, 2024

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Solar

“We can make it happen:” Trina says timing right to make solar in Australia with SunDrive
Chinese solar giant says its joint venture plans with SunDrive to manufacture PV modules in Australia are progressing well, with the application for SunShot funding ready for submission.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 25, 2024

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Renewables

“Full-circle moment:” Engie starts work on first Victorian solar farm since Hazelwood closure
Engie marks a “gratifying, full-circle moment” as it starts construction of its first large-scale renewables project in Victoria since it exited coal in the state.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2024

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Renewables

“We’re dealing with outrage:” Calls for industry to shape up as policy uncertainty dogs shift to renewables
Wind and solar developers are being met with “outrage” in regional communities, as political uncertainty and the nuclear debate take a toll on social licence.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2024

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