IEEFA Archives - Page 3 of 5 - Renew Economy

Storage

Why Australia doesn’t need new baseload to replace old coal
As federal parliament prepares to undertake yet another review of Australia’s future energy system needs, experts explain why new baseload is not one of them.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 26, 2021

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Coal

The post 2025 energy market must plan for a grid without coal
The Energy Security Board is devising ways to keep the grid operating along the rocky road of the renewables transition. But is it looking far enough ahead?
Tim Finnigan

Mar 22, 2021

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Markets

“Tidal wave” of new wind and solar will force early coal plant closures
New analysis warns lower electricity prices caused by “tidal wave” of new wind and solar investment could push multiple coal plants into early retirement.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 24, 2021

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Policy & Planning

New report highlights limitations of CCS after stumbles at flagship project
At a time when wind and solar are surpassing expectations, a slew of new reports are showing that CCS isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Ketan Joshi

Jan 14, 2021

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Energy Security Board reforms need to be ambitious to secure a low emissions future
An ambitious approach to managing thermal plant exits could deliver reliability ensuring emissions are reduced within a reasonable timeframe.
Johanna Bowyer

Jan 13, 2021

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Market reforms will pave the way to a flexible, decarbonised, decentralised grid
The Energy Security Board’s post-2025 NEM redesign could lay down the path to an effective decarbonisation of Australia’s main electricity grid.
Tim Buckley

Nov 27, 2020

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Snowy could burn through taxpayer funds to build gas generator, IEEFA says
New IEEFA analysis says Snowy Hydro would need an injection of extra taxpayer funds to build Morrison’s gas generator, or face falling into ‘junk’ status.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 18, 2020

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Analysts say Narrabri project won’t deliver cheaper gas, as planning decision nears
Independent Planning Commission told that proposed Narrabri gas development would lead to price rises for households and businesses.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 29, 2020

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Australia is already a leader in green hydrogen, but will we ever export it?
New IEEFA analysis shows Australia is already amongst global green hydrogen leaders, but government support key to establishing a viable export sector.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 24, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Gas industry’s emissions intensity is getting worse, new report finds
New analysis suggests the emissions intensity of Australian gas sector is worsening, raising new questions around its suitability as a transition fuel.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 17, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Origin pulls plug on gas exploration in Northern Territory. Who’s next?
The crash in oil prices exacerbates the uncertain future of gas as Origin Energy hits pause on fracking plans in the NT.
Bruce Robertson

Mar 27, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Gaslighting on emissions: IEEFA says burning LNG “worse than coal” for climate
New analysis suggests natural gas emissions and their impact on climate change have been dangerously underestimated – so much so that the sector could experience a similar reckoning to that of car maker Volkswagen.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 9, 2020

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