Australian Federal Government Archives - Page 3 of 293 - Renew Economy

Competition the key to unlock transmission: Report urges fresh approach to critical grid upgrades
Report says opening up tenders and changing how new lines are paid for would radically alter delivery timelines for the transmission upgrades Australia so urgently needs.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 9, 2024

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Queensland LNP to ditch state renewable targets, may nix wind projects altogether
The LNP won’t support Queensland’s legislated renewable energy targets and an omission may mean that they’re also ditching wind.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 4, 2024

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Solar

Solar Sunshot: ARENA opens up $550 million funding in search for ultra low cost solar
ARENA kicks off first funding rounds for Solar Sunshot, the program aiming to get Australian companies to play a key role in pursuit of ultra low cost solar.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 2, 2024

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Renewables

Rapid greening of the Pilbara could unlock $250 billion in green iron annual exports
Miners need to think bigger and cooperate to tackle the heroic task of how much energy they’re going to need.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 13, 2024

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Battery

Australian battery maker opens first facility in Victoria, lands federal funds for expansion
Li-S Energy is making a powerful, lightweight battery for aviation and eVtol craft and plans to make as many parts in Australia as possible.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 12, 2024

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Wind

Tasmania fast tracks Bell Bay wind project as it heads for federal review
Bell Bay wind farm wins state approval and will now go through the federal process, with impacts to be assessed on eagles and other species.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 7, 2024

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Renewables

Australians blame wind, solar for high power bills as media campaigns take hold
Misinformation campaigns are taking their toll as more Australians struggle to sort energy fact from fiction.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 29, 2024

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Commentary

Australia exposed as one of world’s worst climate wreckers in key UN-backed report
Australia again ranks amongst the world’s worst countries for climate action, ahead of onlyQatar, Brunei and the United Arab Emirates.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Queensland LNP excludes nuclear from agenda at conference ahead of state election
The hot topic of nuclear energy does not appear on the agenda of Queensland’s Liberal National Party annual convention.
Fraser Barton

Jul 5, 2024

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Matt Kean to helm Climate Change Authority, says no to nuclear
The CCA’s role is likely to become more important in the lead up to a federal election set to focus on net zero.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 24, 2024

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Wind

Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat
Andrew Forrest-owned wind farm has gained approval from the federal environment minister, in a decision that has sparked debate over the impact of wind turbines on biodiversity.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2024

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From solar to EVs: Five green tech supply chains that could deliver $215 billion boost to Australia
BZE report says Australia could reap $215 billion if it moved into supply chains and manufacturing for solar, wind, batteries, heat pumps and commercial EVs.
Rachel Williamson

May 8, 2024

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