CEIG Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

“It takes so long:” Approval times for wind projects have been slashed, but investors are still frustrated
Planning hurdles are still regarded as the Achilles’ heel of renewables developments, despite a big fall in wait times for wind projects in Australia’s biggest state grid.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 3, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“An own goal that we don’t need:” Investor group sounds alarm over new tax on renewables
Investor group “dismayed” at draft reforms to the Capital Gains Tax it says will deter foreign backers of large-scale solar, wind and battery projects right when we need them most.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 10, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“A scary place to be:” How far is “too far” when it comes to public input on renewables planning?
The line between enough public participation and too much is shifting, with industry saying NSW and Queensland are going too far.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 8, 2026

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Renewables

Australian renewables pipeline “running laps” around net zero targets. It’s the pace that is lacking
New data on Australia’s solar, wind and battery development pipeline confirms that the constraint has never been ambition or opportunity, but the pace of delivery.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 3, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Victoria relying too heavily on offshore wind, and onshore zones are too small, says investor lobby
Investor group says Victoria relying too heavily on offshore wind, and echoes concerns that its land-based renewable energy zones are too small.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 7, 2025

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Renewables

Marginal loss factor rules undermining urgent renewables growth, investors warn
Australia’s biggest group of clean energy investors calls for urgent review after release of final calculations on wind and solar generator ratings.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 2, 2024

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Storage

Not enough droughts and hefty network charges: The big barriers to grid storage
Two new studies identify major potholes for storage along the road towards a 100 per cent renewable energy grid.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 12, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“We need to get this right:” Pressure mounts on AEMO to reform grid congestion penalties
Investors call for urgent reform of the way grid congestion is managed, saying business as usual could drive away vital investment in new solar and wind projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 8, 2024

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Clean energy investors propose radical rethink of planning rules in NSW
NSW’s draft energy framework will add time, cost and another layer of bureaucracy in a state that needs to remove all three, big investors say.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 24, 2024

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Quinbrook hopes new software will prevent energy greenwashing claims
Being able to prove green claims is becoming increasingly important as regulators and customers begin to demand evidence.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 1, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Industry calls for renewable energy certificates to be stamped with emissions data
Clean Energy Investor Group calls for emissions data to be stamped on renewable energy certificates – to boost demand for new solar, wind and storage.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 25, 2023

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Renewables

“Unacceptably risky:” Morrison’s climate creep leaves clean energy investors cold
Renewable energy investors say Australia is still an “unacceptably risky market,” despite federal government’s net-zero pledge.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 10, 2021

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