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Wind

Major blooper on wind output has stranded some of Australia’s best projects with no grid access
A wrong call on wind output has left some of Australia’s best wind projects stranded without a grid connection. Many say the error was avoidable, but is it reversible?
Giles Parkinson

Apr 24, 2025

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Renewables

Four huge wind, solar and battery projects granted grid access, but capacity trimmed in key REZ
Updated: Four huge wind, solar and battery projects win grid access in new renewable zone, but the biggest talking point could be the lower capacity offered.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2025

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Explainers

The Australian investors betting big on fusion – the “holy grail” of nuclear tech
Nuclear fission is fizzling, despite being pitched by the federal Coalition. But some Australian investors are betting big on that other nuclear tech – fusion energy.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 17, 2025

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Renewables

NSW begins major road upgrades to deliver huge turbine blades and “oversize” gear to renewable zones
State government announces major road upgrades in response to local council concerns about road congestion from transport of giant turbine blades.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 16, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Heads roll at Callide and CS Energy as LNP coal plant extension explodes into high farce
LNP government seeks scapegoats in attempt to save face after forcing one of the state’s most unreliable units to stay open, just days after explosion at same coal hub.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 15, 2025

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Renewables

The sheep farmer who turned a 1800 call to coal giant AGL into a major solar grazing deal
After rejecting a string of underwhelming offers from solar developers, Tony Inder forged a solar grazing deal on his own terms, and redefined what a fair energy deal can look like in regional Australia.
Anne Delaney

Apr 14, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“It’s almost heartbreaking:” LNP states have killed two renewable targets in two weeks. What’s next?
Over the past two weeks, newly elected Coalition governments have ripped up two state renewable targets. What’s next on the conservative agenda?
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Apr 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Callide unit shut down by “blast” just days before Queensland LNP reveals life extension for coal plants
One of the units at the ageing and troubled Callide coal hub was shut down by a “blast” just days before new LNP government reveals controversial life extension.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 10, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Dutton worse on renewables and climate than Abbott or Morrison, Bowen warns as he disses gas modelling
“I’ve seen longer menus in a restaurant than this:” Bowen gets stuck into Coalition gas costings as warns of dangers of a Dutton government.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 9, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Fiscal vandalism:” Queensland doubles down on coal and gas after transmission, hydro cost blowouts
Queensland extends life of Callide coal plant for three years as its cites cost blowouts on the Copperstring transmission line and pumped hydro for a major energy review.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2025

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Storage

Home battery rebate hailed as most crucial consumer energy policy since rooftop solar. Here’s how it will work
The home battery rebate is being hailed as the most significant consumer energy policy in decades. Here’s how it will work and who will benefit.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 7, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Huge win:” Federal Labor unveils $2.3bn plan to slash home battery costs
Federal Labor unveils plan to dramatically boost home battery uptake in Australia, through a national scheme that would cut the up-front cost of installation by thousands of dollars.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 5, 2025

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