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Solar

Can Australia make its own solar? Landmark study says yes – and actually, it has to
Landmark Silicon to Solar Study finds establishing manufacturing capability is “credible and feasible” with the right government policy support – and will be crucial to Australia’s decarbonisation plans.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 2, 2024

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Renewables

“Count me out:” Barnaby Joyce backed anti-renewables rally tries to co-opt Bob Brown
Anti-renewables movement asked to stop using Australian Greens founder’s name and image to promote a protest “hijacked by the coal lobby.”
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 1, 2024

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Utilities

EnergyAustralia takes $1.1 billion hit on retail unit as business model shifts
EnergyAustralia, the third biggest energy retailer in the country, takes $1.1 billion hit to the value of its retail business as the energy business is reshaped.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 31, 2024

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Policy & Planning

The “phantom” dwellings that could be project killers for wind farms
Wind industry concerned NSW planning rules will allow vexatious objectors to stymie new developments by lodging plans for dwellings they might never build.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 30, 2024

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Storage

Origin to build 650 MWh battery next to gas plant in Victoria
Origin unveils plans to spend $400 million on a 650MWh battery in Victoria.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 29, 2024

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Renewables

Record renewables drive prices down, but coal states still the most expensive
Renewables continue to reshape Australian grid, and bring down prices – but the most coal dependent states have the dirtiest and costliest power, while battling rising temperatures and demand.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 24, 2024

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Solar

Rio Tinto signs contract for Australian grid’s first gigawatt scale solar project
Rio Tinto signs contract to buy all the output for what will be the biggest solar project on Australia’s main grid, and will help power its smelters and refineries.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 23, 2024

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Solar

Queensland smashes demand records in heatwave, and solar eats coal’s lunch again
Queensland smashes demand record in heatwave, as energy minister hails the role of solar – even as it ate into the coal industry’s lunch-bag.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 22, 2024

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