Exports Archives - Renew Economy

Solar

Flexible payments versus sun tax: Groundbreaking rooftop PV exports trial to continue through 2026
A groundbreaking trial to test an innovative alternative to rooftop solar export tariffs will run for another year and with double the number of participants.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 15, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Chinese demand for Australian coal could collapse, experts say
ANU experts predict imminent collapse of Chinese market for Australian coal as it seeks energy security and lower emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 21, 2022

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Renewables

The staggering numbers behind Australia’s green energy opportunity
Australia could slash emissions across the Asia Pacific by switching to zero emissions exports and 2,700 per cent renewables, ANU researchers say.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 21, 2022

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Coal

Renewable exports worth more than coal and gas, will create more jobs
Australian exports of renewable hydrogen, ammonia and green materials could surpass the current value of coal and gas exports, and create more jobs.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 13, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s weak climate policies a threat to 70,000 Australian jobs
Tens of thousands of Australian jobs at risk due to country’s weak climate policies, as other countries ponder carbon border taxes.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 13, 2021

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Queensland coal port pivots to renewable hydrogen as wind and solar pipeline surges
Queensland coal port launches study into renewable hydrogen, eyeing new export opportunities, as state plans new Renewable Energy Zones.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 18, 2021

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Renewables

Cannon-Brookes says $20bn solar project will be “lighthouse” to world
Mike Cannon-Brookes says huge solar and storage project will test the limits of engineering, but serve as a “lighthouse” project to the world.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 21, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ANU to explore renewable energy exports for Australia, with Taylor’s backing
An ANU research intitiative seeks to redefine Australia’s approach to trade in the Asia-Pacific region, including a focus on renewable energy exports.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 19, 2019

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WA opens $10m hydrogen fund to boost renewable gas production and exports
WA govt opens its $10 million Renewable Hydrogen Fund to applications that will expand WA’s ability to export green gas.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 18, 2019

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Coal

Japan walks away from new coal, denting prospects for NSW coal exports
Export market for NSW coal faces further pressures as Japan cancels two-thirds of planned new coal power.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 10, 2019

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Coal

Galilee Basin “carbon bomb” about to explode as coal and gas developers rush in
Rush of new fossil fuel projects, egged on by the Coalition Government, is likely to push global emissions higher while ACCC warns gas producers on prices.
Michael Mazengarb

May 30, 2019

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Markets

Know your NEM: It’s nearly economical for households to export solar to grid
Forget South Australia, the market is more focused on Hazelwood brown coal generator, and its likely closure. Plus: why it’s nearly economical for households to export solar back into grid.
David Leitch

Oct 10, 2016

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