Governments Archives - Page 9 of 573 - Renew Economy

World’s biggest eight-hour lithium battery wins NSW long duration storage tender
Two huge lithium-ion batteries, and the Broken Hill compressed air storage project, win storage tender in result that may lead to rethink of what long duration storage technologies will look like.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 18, 2023

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NSW secures another $4.2 billion of wind, solar and storage to help shift from coal
NSW lands another $4.2 billion in wind, solar and storage projects, including big wins for Andrew Forrest and Neoen, and three ground-breaking long duration storage projects.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 18, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Climate authority confirms Australia has been fudging its methane emissions data
Federal government urged to act “immediately” as major report finds Australia well behind international best practice on measurement and reporting of methane emissions.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 18, 2023

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Dates and details firm up for launch of Australia’s first offshore wind auction
Victorian government sets the stage for first round of offshore wind energy auctions, with plan to call for expressions of interest in late 2024 and to award contracts in 2026.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 18, 2023

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Will Chris Bowen’s capacity scheme actually work?
Baringa’s Anne Bailey talks about the Capacity Investment Mechanism and what’s needed to make it work. Plus: AEMO’s 2024 ISP, the COP28 results, and energy ministers and coal plants.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Dec 15, 2023

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Victoria adds more sweeteners to get households off gas and electrify their homes
Victoria expands incentives to move away from gas, to now all the major gas appliances that households commonly use.
Anne Delaney

Dec 15, 2023

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Coal

State energy ministers give themselves power to force coal generators to stay open
State energy ministers give themselves power to force coal generators to stay open if a fast-tracked closure puts grid reliability at risk.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 15, 2023

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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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