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Renewables

Big cost falls in China-made offshore wind turbines offer hope for first Australian projects
Rystad Energy says the cost of China-made offshore wind turbines has dropped by 50 per cent over the past four years, offering significant potential savings for Australian projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 30, 2025

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Climate

Australia ranks third in world for new coal mines, despite climate commitments, report says
New report finds Australia ranks third in the world for the amount of new coal mines under development, despite its climate commitments.
Royce Kurmelovs

Jul 30, 2025

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Renewables

“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt
China’s cumulative solar capacity surpasses one terawatt after the addition of a “staggering” 93 GW of new PV capacity in May alone.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 25, 2025

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Commentary

I’ve seen the energy future and it’s in China, and Australia must ditch its distrust and collaborate
If Australia is serious about a Future Made in Australia and becoming a ‘renewable energy superpower’, partnering with China is a must, not optional.
Caroline Wang

Jun 18, 2025

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Commentary

The end of Australia’s iron ore boom, and the rise of green steel
Shifting just 20% of Australia’s iron ore exports to green steel products could potentially increase annual export revenues by tens of billions of dollars.
Michael Barnard

Jun 2, 2025

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Climate

Climate-related heatwaves pushed up energy sector emissions in 2024, despite record wind and solar
Energy demand rebounded in 2024, led by renewable energy generation, but that wasn’t enough to halt emissions, the IEA says.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 25, 2025

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Renewables

China solar giant launches new module range to address glaring issue at airports
Weeks after an Amsterdam airport had to close down due to glare from nearby solar panels, China giant launches a new anti-glare range of modules – at an airport!
Joshua S Hill

Mar 24, 2025

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Renewables

Solar leads as China adds 210GW of new renewable capacity so far in 2024
China has installed 210GW worth of renewable energy through the first three quarters of 2024, with renewables now taking a 35 per cent share of total grid output.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 19, 2024

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Renewables

China installs more than 100GW of solar in first half of 2024
Government data shows China has already installed more than 100GW of new solar capacity this year, bringing the total to more than 700GW.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 25, 2024

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Commentary

China’s clean energy pushes coal to record-low 53 pct share of power in May
Clean energy generated a record-high 44% of China’s electricity in May 2024, pushing coal’s share down to a record low of 53%, despite continued growth in demand.
Lauri Myllyvirta

Jul 11, 2024

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Policy & Planning

China should be seen as partner, not a threat, to Australia’s green manufacturing plans, says Sims
Australia must treat China as a partner in its $22.7 billion manufacturing push towards net-zero emissions, ex-ACCC chair says.
Kat Wong

May 23, 2024

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Renewables

Staggering rise of clean energy in China a wake-up call to Australia – including on nuclear
China is undergoing a monumental power shift that is positioning it to end new coal power before 2030. This has massive implications for global and Australian decarbonisation.
Tim Buckley

Apr 30, 2024

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