Governments Archives - Page 10 of 573 - Renew Economy

Australia could be at 99 pct renewables by 2032, if green exports take off as hoped
The green export scenario – the basis of the hope that Australian can be a renewable superpower – suggests the grid could reach 99 per cent renewables within a decade.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 15, 2023

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AEMO’s jaw dropping prediction for coal power – all but gone from the grid in a decade
AEMO’s new planning blueprint says coal will exit five years early, households will play key role with rooftop PV, EVs and electric homes, but rollout of large scale wind and solar needs to quicken.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 15, 2023

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Policy & Planning

COP28 deal suggests days of fossil fuels are numbered – but climate catastrophe is not yet averted
The overriding question the world now faces is whether the broad commitments nations agreed to are enough as climate change gathers pace. The answer, alarmingly, is no.
Matt McDonald

Dec 14, 2023

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The COP28 climate agreement is a step backwards on fossil fuels
Countries agreed to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels, but oil and gas firms are ramping up production.
The Conversation

Dec 14, 2023

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Policy & Planning

“Read the text:” Bowen’s warning to fossil fuel industry as COP finally embraces transition
Bowen says COP28 agreement is a “big deal”, with a clear warning to fossil fuels that the world is committed to transition to clean energy. But will it be quick enough?
Giles Parkinson

Dec 14, 2023

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AEMO says more gas needed in W.A. to cover coal exits and electrification, but maybe not
AEMO says more gas power might be needed to cover early coal closures, but predicts longer term decline as wind, solar and storage over growing demand for electrification.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 14, 2023

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Coal

No space for Eraring, but Bowen will need more wind and solar to meet 2030 target
IEEFA report says first round of CIS battery projects will leave no space for Eraring, but Chris Bowen will need a lot more wind and solar than he is planning now to reach his 82 pct renewables target.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 14, 2023

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“A decade is far too long:” Major investors slam planning delays in NSW
Clean energy investors slam delays for renewable and storage projects in NSW, noting that the only wind farm approved in the last five years took nearly a decade to get over the line.
Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill

Dec 14, 2023

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Policy & Planning

All over bar the shouting: Fossil fuels finally named and shamed by COP as climate culprit
Astonishingly, in the 30 year history of the UN COP climate negotiations, renewables have never gotten a mention. Now they are acknowledged as central to the switch from fossil fuels.
Richie Merzian Tim Buckley and Annemarie Jonson

Dec 13, 2023

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The year of big battery storage, but wind and solar approvals at eight year low in 2023
2023 has been the year of battery storage, with record construction starts, but wind and solar approvals have hit an eight year low, putting the renewable energy target at risk.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 13, 2023

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EnergyLab lands more funds to support next generation of renewable startups
Australian Renewable Energy Agency to invest $1.64 million in EnergyLab to help the climate and cleantech accelerator support the next generation of renewable startups.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 13, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Petro-states and fossil fuel lobby steer climate deal towards global catastrophe
The world’s petrol states and the fossil fuel lobby are steering the world towards climate catastrophe. And Australia’s Coalition is cheering on from the sidelines.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 12, 2023

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