Institutions Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers
Combet says the new Net Zero Authority will be focused on transitioning coal workers into new industries, although it has yet to get its own funding.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2024

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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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Coal

NSW reboots and streamlines access rights to help wind and solar secure space on the grid
NSW reboots and streamlines access rights for new wind, solar and storage projects to ensure that first renewable energy zone is delivered on time to allow more coal exits.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 21, 2024

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Solar

Solar farms face “large, unpredictable” revenue swings as marginal loss factors strike again
Clean Energy Investor Group warns solar projects in parts of NSW and Victoria face big hits to revenue, as “old issues around MLFs come back to haunt the industry.”
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 19, 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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Big new push for Australian made solar as Tindo pitches $100m module gigafactory
Australia’s first and only homegrown solar panel manufacturer wants to go giga-scale – but says the right federal government support will be crucial.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 8, 2024

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Coal

Mind the gap: Will Penny Sharpe use her new powers to force Eraring to stay open?
Penny Sharpe has given herself new powers to force the Eraring coal plant to stay open. Will she use them? AEMO’s latest energy security report says there might be a gap, but maybe not.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 21, 2023

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Utilities

New player in battery storage market cuts its teeth with first Australian connection deal
US-based Powin obtains its first GPS connection agreement for a battery project in Australia – no mean feat for suppliers not used to the strict local requirements.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2023

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Coal

CSIRO says wind and solar much cheaper than nuclear, even with added integration costs
CSIRO’s GenCost report updated to include near term transmission costs for wind and solar, and finds that the case for nuclear has been blown out of the water by the collapse of US SMR project.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2023

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Hydrogen

Six of “world’s largest” green hydrogen projects shortlisted for headstart funding
Six projects totalling more than 3.5GW of hydrogen electrolyser capacity shortlisted for Australia’s Hydrogen Headstart program, but Fortescue projects a notable absentee.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2023

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Newest peaking gas plant fires up for first time: At least it’s connected to a pipeline
EnergyAustralia fires up country’s newest peaking gas generator for first time. It won’t likely be needed often, but at least it is connected to a pipeline.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 19, 2023

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Renewables

“Certainty and continuity:” Bowen locks in Arena chief for another three years
Federal energy minister secures Darren Miller for a third term heading up Arena, to guide the agency through “a period of substantial growth.”
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 19, 2023

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