clean energy Archives

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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The clean energy revolution isn’t just a techno-fix – it’s about capturing hearts and minds
Community microgrids could be key to rebuilding more resilient towns after the devastation of bushfires, while boosting the social acceptance of renewables.
The Conversation

Jun 24, 2022

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$EV lifecycle emissions just a fraction of petrol and diesel cars in major economies$

EV lifecycle emissions just a fraction of petrol and diesel cars in major economies
Lifecycle electric vehicle emissions – are they really lower than petrol and diesel cars?
Giles Parkinson

Mar 5, 2021

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Markets

Oxford researchers predict Africa may struggle to go green this decade
While electricity use throughout Africa is expected to surge, Oxford University researchers predict renewables may struggle to gain market share.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 13, 2021

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Electric Cars

Victoria urged to drop registration fees for EVs, set end date for ICE sales
Victoria’s peak infrastructure advisory body recommends dropping registration fees for EVs, going all-electric in government and bus fleets, and setting end date for ICE vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 10, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Why most Aboriginal people have little say over huge clean energy projects planned for their land
Renewable energy projects are essential for transitioning Australia to a zero-carbon economy, but they come with a caveat: most traditional owners in Australia have little legal say over them.
Lily ONeill Brad Riley Ganur Maynard and Janet Hunt

Aug 13, 2020

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Michael Moore’s electric vehicle myths only benefit the fossil fuel industry
Michael Moore’s ‘Planet of the Humans’ isn’t just wrong. It’s actively denying a range of quality-of-life improvements.
Ketan Joshi

May 20, 2020

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Renewables

Moon landing anniversary hangs brightly over clean energy debate
Fifty years on, the moon landing has a few things in common with Australia’s move from coal to renewable energy. What we lack now is policy and vision.
Kane Thornton

Jul 30, 2019

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Renewables

Hydrogen: Holy grail for 100% renewables – or hype?
For Australia, hydrogen holds great promise in the production of renewable, storable fuel. But this must be weighed carefully against any drawbacks – or better options.
Andrew Reddaway

Jun 25, 2019

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NSW Budget: Coalition misses opportunity to invest in state’s energy sector
Government investment in clean energy projects could improve budget bottom line, as well as helping to tackle climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 18, 2019

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Renewables

Trump says US needs coal for grid security – military proves otherwise
Locally sourced renewables – not coal – promise the most resilience in times of catastrophe. The US military has embraced clean energy in the name of national security.
Jeremy Deaton

Nov 26, 2018

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Electric Vehicles

New global leader of EV uptake emerges – in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate unanimously passes energy bill promising to dramatically reshape the vehicles and fuels that power its transportation system.
Daniel Gatti

Jun 19, 2018

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I’ve seen the energy future and it’s in China, and Australia must ditch its distrust and collaborate

The clean energy revolution isn’t just a techno-fix – it’s about capturing hearts and minds

EV lifecycle emissions just a fraction of petrol and diesel cars in major economies

Oxford researchers predict Africa may struggle to go green this decade

Victoria urged to drop registration fees for EVs, set end date for ICE sales

Why most Aboriginal people have little say over huge clean energy projects planned for their land

Michael Moore’s electric vehicle myths only benefit the fossil fuel industry

Moon landing anniversary hangs brightly over clean energy debate

Hydrogen: Holy grail for 100% renewables – or hype?

NSW Budget: Coalition misses opportunity to invest in state’s energy sector

Trump says US needs coal for grid security – military proves otherwise

New global leader of EV uptake emerges – in Massachusetts

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“A big problem:” Big battery developer says cancelling transmission links as bad as delaying coal closures

Coal country battery project that earned ire of state MPs joins queue for federal environmental approval

Huge four-hour battery secures final approval to become one of biggest in state

“Doesn’t make sense:” Australia’s biggest power generator not interested in new coal-fired power plants

Podcasts

SwitchedOn podcast: Why the old tradie business model won’t deliver all-electric homes

Energy Insiders podcast: The High Court ruling on climate damage

Energy Insiders Special: Bigger turbines and battery hybrids

The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch