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Grid Connections 2026: Who’s going where and doing what in Australia’s green energy transition

Grid Connections 2026: Who’s going where and doing what in Australia’s green energy transition

Search begins for new ARENA CEO, changes at the SEC, new CEOs for Momentum, CS Energy, CER, and moves at GenusPlus, Battery and Mobility, GHD.
Long lead times for syncons, gas turbines require better planning to smooth the energy transition, major supplier says

Long lead times for syncons, gas turbines require better planning to smooth the energy transition, major supplier says

Gas turbines aren’t the only large equipment with long lead times.
The High Court ruling on climate damage | Energy Insiders

The High Court ruling on climate damage | Energy Insiders

Former EDO boss and now Greens MLC Sue Higginson on the huge implications of the High Court ruling on coal and climate impacts. Plus: A big week for wind and roads, and other news.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Will data centres make or break wind?

Energy Insiders Podcast: Will data centres make or break wind?

Kane Thornton has moved from the peak renewables body to data centres, now the presumed peak renewable buyer. We discuss Bowen’s new rules, the bigger rooftop solar rebate, and other news.
Peter Hannam joins Renew Economy as senior writer as editorial team expands

Peter Hannam joins Renew Economy as senior writer as editorial team expands

Veteran energy and climate reporter Peter Hannam is joining Renew Economy, returning to journalism after a stint with the Climate Change Authority.
Chart of the Day: How batteries are beating gas at its own game, with a little help from data centres

Chart of the Day: How batteries are beating gas at its own game, with a little help from data centres

CSIRO says data centre demand in US has helped inflate cost of gas turbines, and accelerated the crossover point on capital costs with battery storage.
Fund created to help small manufacturers cut fossil fuels from their production lines

Fund created to help small manufacturers cut fossil fuels from their production lines

Small Australian manufacturers urged to cut fossil fuels from their production lines with help of $10 million fund designed to decarbonise forgotten areas of industry. 
Australia’s biggest solar-battery hybrid project secures grid connection approval

Australia’s biggest solar-battery hybrid project secures grid connection approval

Grid connection approval has been secured for massive solar farm and eight-hour battery hybrid project, expected to be the biggest of its kind in Australia.