ANU Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

“Arguably a world first:” Historic solar thermal plant lines up for heritage listing
Australia’s first commercially operated solar thermal power station and one of the first of its kind in the world is being considered for heritage listing.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 16, 2026

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Commentary

In the middle of a trade war, this is one tariff the world really needs, and Australia should take the lead
Carbon tariffs are back on the agenda in Australia, and that’s a good thing. It could help mobilise hundreds of billions of new investment.
Tim Buckley, Annemarie Jonson & Matt Pollard

Jun 5, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Tax excess profits:” Higher taxes, not subsidies, could be key to solving energy crisis
Taxing the ‘super profits’ of gas companies could help governments cut the energy costs of consumers, and fund energy efficiency improvements.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Limited time to do something”: Experts call for quick switch to zero emissions transport
Australian experts call for a national transport decarbonisation strategy, saying Australia risks “streets full of toxic exhausts and noise”.
Michael Mazengarb

May 11, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s bushfire threat already beyond worst-case scenarios, thanks to climate change
As a cooler summer provides Australia a reprieve from the extremes of recent hot summers, experts say bushfire threat still exceeds ‘worst case’ scenarios.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2022

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Australian researchers beat their own record for next-gen solar cell efficiency
Researchers at the Australian National University have set a new world record conversion efficiency for next generation perovskite solar cells.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Renewables key to making electricity supplies affordable in remote communities
ANU researchers say many households in remote communities experience frequent power disconnections and solar could be part of the answer.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 25, 2022

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Australian researchers close in on low cost solar hydrogen tech, with no electrolysers
Australian researchers make crucial advance towards low cost, high efficiency, direct solar-to-hydrogen production, without the need for electrolysers.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 19, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Fractured policies will stymie Australia’s clean energy transition, experts say
Investment experts say coordinated and comprehensive climate policies needed for Australia to seize full potential of energy transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 7, 2021

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Hydrogen

Australian researchers set new efficiency record in quest for low-cost solar hydrogen
Australian researchers set a new efficiency record for direct solar-to-hydrogen production, a key step towards slashing the cost of green hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 3, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“Clear and loud alarm bell”: IPCC puts pressure on leaders to act on climate
“If this report makes you feel angry, sad and afraid, that is because it is angering, saddening and frightening.”
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 9, 2021

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Coal

AGL starts coal upgrade, as ANU says faster shift to wind and solar needed
New ANU research shows Australia needs to up the pace on new wind and solar investment, as AGL spends $152m upgrading Bayswater coal plant.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 17, 2021

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