CEC Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

“Scrap the patchwork:” CEC calls for single, national community payment scheme for renewables projects
Clean Energy Council calls for a “single, legislated rate” for payments made to local governments of communities hosting wind, solar and battery projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 28, 2026

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Storage

Sodium-ion batteries could be the next big thing in storage, but face a frustrating hurdle on the home front
Current certification rules put the new battery technology out of reach for households, but that isn’t stopping some “never lithium” adherents.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 7, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Grants for home batteries could “save billions” in shift to renewables
Incentivising households and landlords into renewable tech such as batteries and solar would save billions on large-scale infrastructure, new report says.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 11, 2024

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Renewables

Getting renewables connected is the first step to a zero carbon grid
New wind, solar and batteries have faced long delays in getting connected, increasing costs and slowing the shift to renewables. We propose changes to fix these problems.
Christiaan Zuur

May 18, 2023

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Will offshore wind get the same favourable regulatory treatment as oil and gas?
Many regulatory hurdles still standing in the way of offshore wind development. Meanwhile, in the oil and gas sector…
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 18, 2022

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New alliance to ensure First Nations communities share benefits of wind and solar boom
First Nations Clean Energy Network to help share the benefits of the clean energy boom and avoid a repeat of mistakes of mining companies.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 16, 2021

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Coal

CEC calls for managed phase out of Australia’s remaining coal generators
Clean Energy Council calls on federal government to lead a managed phase-out of Australia’s coal-fired power plants, to avoid a disorderly energy transition.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 21, 2021

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CEC warns against solar industry review becoming Abbott-style witch hunt
CEC warns against repeat of a Tony Abbott-style renewable energy witch hunt as federal Coalition announces a review of Australia’s rooftop solar industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 25, 2020

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Renewables

‘Women in Solar’ program short-listed for CEC Community Engagement Award
Beon Energy Solutions’ community engagement program designed to increase the number of women working in solar farm construction a finalist in Clean Energy Council Awards.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 12, 2020

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Solar

5B, Allume Energy named as finalists in CEC 2020 Innovation Award
Two start-up Australian solar innovators, and one established utility, named among finalists in this year’s Clean Energy Council Awards.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 12, 2020

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Renewables

Renewables jobs could boom to 44,000 by 2025, but only with the right policy support
CEC report finds enormous employment opportunity from renewable energy in Australia but warns failure to address policy barriers could see jobs head in opposite direction.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2020

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Clean Energy Council slams AEMC on MLF decision, says it will undermine investment
CEC says decision to retain marginal loss factors will further undermine investor confidence in clean energy generation.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 28, 2020

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