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Nuclear power’s quarter-century of stagnation has no end in sight, and has been overtaken by solar PV
Latest nuclear status report details the glum state of affairs for the far right’s favourite clean power source. It’s already been overtaken by solar for the first time.New auctions are the last chance saloon for NSW wind, and its ability to replace coal
On the face of it, NSW wind development looks like an epic policy disaster. Hosts are ready for the party, the bar is open, the music is playing, but no-one has shown up.
We must plan for coal mine closures, not approve them because we lack a planÂ
I spent all my working life in coal mines before retiring in 2020. Since then I have become a passionate advocate for establishing renewable industries in areas where coal mines will close.
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Nuclear power’s quarter-century of stagnation has no end in sight, and has been overtaken by solar PV
Latest nuclear status report details the glum state of affairs for the far right’s favourite clean power source. It’s already been overtaken by solar for the first time.
New auctions are the last chance saloon for NSW wind, and its ability to replace coal
On the face of it, NSW wind development looks like an epic policy disaster. Hosts are ready for the party, the bar is open, the music is playing, but no-one has shown up.We must plan for coal mine closures, not approve them because we lack a planÂ
I spent all my working life in coal mines before retiring in 2020. Since then I have become a passionate advocate for establishing renewable industries in areas where coal mines will close.
The revolutionary methane detection technology that probably won’t fit into our regulatory box
Report suggests focus has shifted from how we can leverage rapidly improving emissions measurement technologies, to whether or not they will fit into a clunky, regulatory box.
The future of farming is electric, but outdated rules can force us to pay market rates for our own solar
When larger farming machinery and vehicles are fully electric and affordable, Australian farmers will grab the opportunity with open arms. But first we need some rule changes.
Scorecard reveals crisis of confidence among wind and solar investors, not a lack of capacity
A new scorecard tracking progress of the renewable energy sector against government targets reveals a crisis of confidence among wind and solar investors.
It’s been 10 years since the blackout of South Australia – could it happen again?
What happened 10 years ago to cause South Australia to go system black? And what would happen today if the conditions that occurred then were to be repeated?
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