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Solar

After a year of smashing records, will 2024 be the year we take rooftop solar seriously?
The latest SunWiz data shows Australia’s rooftop solar market growth is showing now signs of slowing – making 2024 the year we must take its role in the energy mix seriously.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 9, 2024

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Tindo Solar

Big new push for Australian made solar as Tindo pitches $100m module gigafactory
Australia’s first and only homegrown solar panel manufacturer wants to go giga-scale – but says the right federal government support will be crucial.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 8, 2024

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Wind energy

Major blow to offshore wind as critical port project ruled environmentally “unacceptable”
The new year delivers a major blow to Australia’s nascent offshore wind industry, with plans for a critical port hub ruled out by the federal environment minister.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 8, 2024

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Policy & Planning

John Howard killed emissions trading plan in 2003 after industry lobbying – cabinet papers
Cabinet papers reveal John Howard killed proposed emissions trading scheme in 2003 after meeting “industry” leaders. Even Joe “wind turbines are offensive” Hockey was on board.
Kat Wong

Jan 1, 2024

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Hydrogen

Six of “world’s largest” green hydrogen projects shortlisted for headstart funding
Six projects totalling more than 3.5GW of hydrogen electrolyser capacity shortlisted for Australia’s Hydrogen Headstart program, but Fortescue projects a notable absentee.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2023

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Renewables

“Certainty and continuity:” Bowen locks in Arena chief for another three years
Federal energy minister secures Darren Miller for a third term heading up Arena, to guide the agency through “a period of substantial growth.”
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 19, 2023

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Storage

AGL to begin construction of Australia’s biggest “grid forming” battery in 2024
AGL’s 500MW/1,000MWh Liddell battery – Australia’s biggest battery with grid-forming inverter capabilities – will begin construction in the new year.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 19, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Climate authority confirms Australia has been fudging its methane emissions data
Federal government urged to act “immediately” as major report finds Australia well behind international best practice on measurement and reporting of methane emissions.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 18, 2023

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Wind energy

Dates and details firm up for launch of Australia’s first offshore wind auction
Victorian government sets the stage for first round of offshore wind energy auctions, with plan to call for expressions of interest in late 2024 and to award contracts in 2026.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 18, 2023

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