Australia and other rich countries are pushing gas projects over wind and solar in global south, but will likely end up as stranded assets.
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Heat pumps may cause dangerous water pollution, report warns
Heat pumps are regarded as a miracle of low-carbon heating technology, but a new report suggests the refrigerants they use carry environmental risks.
EnergyAustralia may build pumped hydro plant next to Mt Piper coal generator
EnergyAustralia says it may build pumped hydro storage facility next to Mt Piper coal generator in NSW.
South Australia backs plan for bigger big battery at Aurora project
State government extends support to plans to double the storage capacity of the big battery component of 1414 Degrees’ Aurora Energy Project.
Australian airports are ideal hosts for large-scale solar installations, researchers say
Researchers measure the significant untapped potential of Australian airports as ideal hosts for large-scale solar.
No biggie or bin job? Solar advocates react to export tax proposal
As detail from the AEMC’s draft determination on solar export charges is sifted through, reactions range from ‘no biggie,’ to ‘needs more work,’ to ‘needs to be thrown in the bin.’
Transcript: Energy Insiders podcast interview with ANU battery expert Laura Jones
A transcript from the Energy Insiders podcast interview with ANU battery storage and EV expert Laura Jones
Experts urge governments to follow health advice on climate, as they did with Covid
Health experts call on governments to recognise climate change as a health emergency that requires urgent action – and claims more lives than Covid.
Storms, delays, constraints and low prices batter UK fund’s Australian solar portfolio
Foresight Solar fund hit by storms, delays, network constraints, falling power prices and poor sunshine at its Australian solar farms.
EV lifecycle emissions just a fraction of petrol and diesel cars in major economies
Lifecycle electric vehicle emissions – are they really lower than petrol and diesel cars?
