Clean Energy Regulator Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

Rooftop solar record tumbles as battery rebate drives 1 GW of new installs over just three months
April to June quarter delivers new records for home batteries and large-scale solar investment, but the new high for rooftop solar installs outshines them both.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 31, 2026

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Storage

Home battery installations reach the 430,000 mark, but get smaller as new settings do their job
The number of home batteries installed through the federal rebate has now passed 430,000, as new rules start to rein in uptake and dial down average system size.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 11, 2026

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Storage

“Do it once, do it well:” Battery installers warned not to cut corners as rebate demand notches up
Industry warned to keep home battery installation standards high, with demand expected to ramp up even further ahead of May 2026 changes to the federal rebate.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 26, 2026

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Renewables

Australia on track to add 7GW of new wind and solar this year, as investment bounces back
Latest quarterly report from the Clean Energy Regulator reveals a promising uptick in large-scale wind and solar investment and unstoppable momentum in the rooftop PV market.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 24, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Telstra dumps offsets and “carbon neutral” claims: Whistleblower says others should do the same
Telstra will no longer buy carbon credits and instead invest directly in decarbonisation, a move Andrew Macintosh says others should consider.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 17, 2024

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Renewables

Boom cycle means 82 pct renewables target is doable, says regulator
Clean Energy Regulator says 82 per cent renewables target is within reach, but new installations need to ramp up.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 20, 2023

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Big solar and wind pipeline boosted by 4.3GW of new “committed” projects in 2022
Latest Clean Energy Regulator data shows nearly 50% year-on-year growth in large-scale wind and solar investment.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 8, 2023

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Solar

Who’s in charge here? Solar subsidy shakeup begins with accreditation question
Clean Energy Regulator calls for applicants to take over the role of accreditation scheme operator for the SRES from the Clean Energy Council.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 6, 2022

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Queensland coal mine allowed to more than double emissions without penalty
A Queensland coal mine will be allowed to more than double emissions in a decision made by the Morrison government just months before federal election.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 12, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Clean Energy Regulator mulls carbon offsets for mining waste and carbonates
One of Australia’s largest resources companies could soon claim carbon offsets for emissions captured from waste products of its mining operations.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 23, 2022

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“They are clearly afraid of scrutiny:” Dispute deepens over carbon offset integrity
Former head of Australia’s carbon offset watchdog defends claims most offsets lack integrity, and says regulators are “clearly afraid of scrutiny”.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2022

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Head of carbon offset watchdog rejects predecessor’s claims that offsets lack integrity
ERAC chair rejects predecessor’s claims that bulk of Australian carbon offsets lack environmental integrity.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2022

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