Australian Federal Government Archives - Page 4 of 294 - Renew Economy

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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Renewables

Powercor muscles in on transmission to plug in bigger wind, solar and battery projects – at lower cost
Victorian distribution company seeks licence to connect bigger renewable energy projects and upgrade its grid to accommodate big customer loads.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 30, 2024

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“Unparalleled:” Rooftop solar now a major player in Australia’s grid, but households need more batteries
Rooftop solar now delivers 11.2% of Australia’s energy and is the fourth largest energy source in the country.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 16, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers
Combet says the new Net Zero Authority will be focused on transitioning coal workers into new industries, although it has yet to get its own funding.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Peter Dutton’s climate denial is morphing into a madcap nuclear fantasy. The ban should stay
Alan Kohler says nuclear ban should be lifted, because the “market” will decide. He’s wrong. The market has not decided on nuclear for decades. The Coalition should know this.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 5, 2024

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