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Solar

Victoria fast-tracks approval for state’s biggest battery near Portland smelter
Victoria fast tracks approval for state’s biggest battery next to giant smelter, while Murray Watt hails a month-old decision to approval a landmark solar-battery project.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 22, 2025

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Renewables

Utility giant writes off coal assets as it transitions to renewables and storage
Leading utility writes off remaining value of its coal fired power generators and posts massive loss as it prepares to switch on one of the country’s biggest batteries.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 21, 2025

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Renewables

CEFC to get new mandate for rapid rollout of wind and solar as Australia aims for 97 pct renewables
CEFC to get new mandate to support rapid rollout of wind and solar as long term targets aim for 97 per cent renewables, with no coal and just a little gas.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 19, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s modest climate target: This is what collective failure looks like
Australia is wealthy and capable and endowed with extraordinary renewable resources and tech know-how. It should be doing a lot better than this.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 18, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Albanese sets emissions target of 62 to 70 pct, CEFC gets extra $2 billion to fast-track stalled renewables
Albanese sets 2035 emissions reduction target of 62 to 70 per cent, announces $7 billion for CEFC and National Reconstruction Fund to boost renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 18, 2025

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Wind

Wind energy faces “existential challenge” as solar and battery hybrids beat it on costs
Australian wind energy prices have doubled to more than $110/MWh, and the technology is facing an “existential challenge” from lower cost solar and battery hybrids.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 17, 2025

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Storage

CIS battery winners: Some are already off and running, others may take at least a year to get going
Of the 16 battery project winners from the biggest CIS tender, one is already almost finished, others have started but some will take a year before their owners commit.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 17, 2025

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Storage

Bowen names 16 winners of Australia’s biggest battery storage tender
Australia has named 16 winners of its biggest ever battery storage tender, as the government seeks to rescue its 2030 renewable energy target.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2025

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Wind

Victoria delays Australia’s first offshore wind tender due to funding, infrastructure uncertainty
Victoria had hoped to have all of the pieces in place to launch its first offshore wind auction in September, but some developers asked for a pause.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 16, 2025

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Storage

Why solar battery hybrids are the new go-to technology for the green energy transition
Solar battery hybrids are winning the battle on costs, market signals, speed of construction and customer needs, and are about to become a big thing in Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2025

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Climate

“Prudent” for Australia to plan for 2-3ºC temp rise says grim climate assessment
The national climate assessment and adaptation paint a grim future for Australia if ambitious action isn’t taken to deal with climate change and its effects.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 15, 2025

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Renewables

Biggest coal states help keep rooftop solar on track to beat 2030 target, even as batteries take centre stage
Strong demand in states most dependent on coal is keeping Australian rooftop solar installations on target, even as large scale wind and solar proves hard to build.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 14, 2025

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