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Policy & Planning

AEMO says wind, solar and storage keeping energy reliability “healthy,” despite leap in data-driven demand
AEMO’s 10-year energy reliability forecast says there is enough new solar, wind and storage in the pipeline to fill the gap of retiring coal, and meet rising demand.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 21, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Consumer watchdog launches investigation into “sneaky, confusing” energy retailer tactics
A “super complaint” alleging “sneaky, confusing energy pricing tactics” by Australian electricity retailers is being investigated by the consumer watchdog.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 20, 2025

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Utilities

Ausgrid hopes new solar pilot can help “break the boundaries” on narrow network limits
Ausgrid plan to put solar on unused commercial rooftops and deliver cheaper electricity to local communities will test the rules on network limits. CEO Marc England says it’s time for a rethink.
Anne Delaney

Aug 20, 2025

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Solar

“Time’s up:” Solar recycling is finally on the political agenda – but is it too late for some investors?
The near decade-long failure of successive federal governments to mandate a national solar stewardship scheme has pushed the PV recycling industry to the brink.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 19, 2025

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Renewables

Transgrid flags “tipping point” as NSW coal-dominated grid charges towards 90 pct renewables
Transgrid predicts a “tipping point” for the grid as households embrace rooftop PV, minimum demand falls to zero and renewables race to 90 pct share by 2035.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 19, 2025

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Storage

Australia’s biggest gas advocates are quietly swapping out peaking gas plans for big batteries
Big batteries are displacing plans for peaking gas generators, even those that are fully permitted, because they’re cheaper and faster to build.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 18, 2025

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Renewables

Recycle and reuse: Mandatory new rules to stop millions of solar PV panels going into landfill
Governments finally act to stop millions of solar panels going into landfill, with NSW to take the lead on how to reuse and remanufacture the discarded PV.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 17, 2025

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Chart of the day

Waratah, Australia’s most powerful battery, smashes output record again
The biggest and most powerful battery in Australia has smashed its output record again as it continues to work through the commissioning process.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 16, 2025

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Renewables

“We set the rules of engagement:” How one community took control when wind and solar came to town
In the small town of Hay, wind and solar developers were popping up left, right and centre. So the local community decided to take control and set the rules.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 15, 2025

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Renewables

Wind industry in crisis as utilities and corporate buyers go on investment strike
Wind industry in crisis, with no new commitments, and the major utilities showing no interest in contracting any in the short term.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 15, 2025

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Coal

Australia’s biggest energy retailer hits go slow button on wind and solar, mulling options on Eraring
Australia’s biggest energy retailer has no short-term plans for new wind and solar, and is hedging its bets on the closure timing of the country’s biggest coal generator.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 14, 2025

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Storage

AGL says batteries will be its new cash cow as coal fades in switch from baseload to grid flexibility
AGL is rushing to get more big batteries built “as quickly as we can”, because of their big market premiums and ability to offset falling coal and gas profits.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 13, 2025

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