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Big solar and eight hour battery project gets green tick, but wind hub put on hold
A large solar project paired with one of the country’s first eight-hour batteries received federal environmental, but a wind energy hub proposed for New England is put on hold.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 9, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“Just get it done:” Survey finds public support for tax on fossil exports
New survey finds strong public support for The Superpower Institute’s proposal to bring back a carbon tax.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 15, 2024

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Barossa “carbon factory” cleared as Teals lay down gauntlet on 2030 emissions target
Barossa gas project is terrible news for the climate and Tiwi Islanders. It goes ahead against record warming and calls for more ambitious emissions targets.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 17, 2024

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Renewables

Fossil lobby claims voters want nuclear. Grid simulation shows it’s the last thing Australia needs
As the Coalition goes nuclear in its opposition to solar and wind, data modelling 100% renewables on Australia’s NEM reminds us why SMRs are not part of the picture.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 16, 2024

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Solar banks and electrification: Governments invest $206m to close the energy gap
Federal and New South Wales governments tip $206m into energy upgrades for social housing, and launch Solar Banks scheme for homes unable to access solar.
Joshua S Hill & Sophie Vorrath

Jan 15, 2024

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Fossil tax tweak promises to squeeze more money from gas super profits
Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says proposed changes to the PRRT will mean the offshore gas industry “pays more tax sooner.”
Rachel Williamson

Jan 15, 2024

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Is Flotation out of the race? Offshore wind rumours swirl as Gippsland decision looms
As reports emerge that Flotation Energy’s 1.5GW proposal has been rejected, we look at what we do and don’t know about the projects that will make up Australia’s first offshore wind zone.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Jan 15, 2024

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Star of the South: First offshore wind farm still on track, despite port veto
The leading contender for Australia’s first offshore wind project is unfazed by the veto of a port assembly plant to protect wetlands.
Marion Rae

Jan 13, 2024

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Australia called out for grid queues, policy gaps in race to triple global renewables
IEA says COP28 goal of tripling renewables within reach after unprecedented global growth in 2023. But Australia among countries holding back the pace.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 12, 2024

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Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal
Having once pledged not to “mangle the process” by using anything but renewables to fuel his energy plans, Andrew Forrest says some imported gas is necessary.
Luke Costin

Jan 11, 2024

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Policy & Planning

As Earth records hottest year, Coalition digs in against climate action and renewables
As the world takes in the horrifying data on the world’s hottest year on record, the federal opposition is gearing up to fight 2035 emissions targets and rally against renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 10, 2024

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Solar

After a year of smashing records, will 2024 be the year we take rooftop solar seriously?
The latest SunWiz data shows Australia’s rooftop solar market growth is showing now signs of slowing – making 2024 the year we must take its role in the energy mix seriously.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 9, 2024

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