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Last coal generator in Australia’s biggest grid will be managed out earlier than you think
The Mt Piper is destined to be the last coal plant in the NSW grid, but is likely to cease operation well before that – leaving the biggest state coal-free in 10 years time.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 1, 2023

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RayGen opens world-leading solar and thermal storage project, lands more federal funds
ARENA tips more money into RayGen’s groundbreaking solar and storage technology as it eyes its first large scale projects.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 31, 2023

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Coal

AEMO says coal exits won’t trigger shortfalls if big batteries built on time
AEMO says planned big battery projects should fill the gap created by the scheduled 2025 closure of Eraring. But El Nino summer and project delays add to risk.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 31, 2023

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WA lands $3 billion from CEFC to expand grid and deliver stunning renewable plans
Western Australia lands $3 billion from CEFC to fast track grid investment for the tens of gigawatts of wind and solar needed for green energy transition.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 29, 2023

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Coal

NSW to take more time to consider closure date of Australia’s biggest coal generator
NSW to take more time to consider its options on the closure of Australia’s biggest coal generator, as AEMO prepares to release its supply forecasts.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 28, 2023

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Coal

There are smarter and cheaper alternatives to keeping Australia’s biggest coal plant open
We are talking about a delay in the closure of Eraring as if it is our only option for secure and reliable power in NSW. It is not. For two reasons.
Stephanie Bashir

Aug 25, 2023

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First Nations the focus as new microgrid funding seeks to ditch diesel
Big chunk of federal microgrid funds will be dedicated to the “unique challenges” facing Indigenous communities that rely on costly and polluting diesel.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 25, 2023

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Hydrogen

CSIRO spins out new hydrogen tech that uses 30 pct less wind and solar
New CSIRO spin off says its ground-breaking electrolyser tech requires 30 per cent less electricity to make green hydrogen than competing technologies.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 25, 2023

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Renewables

A near 100pct renewable grid for Australia is feasible and affordable, with just a few hours of storage
Two years of simulations show that very close to 100% renewable electricity is affordable and feasible for Australia’s main grid, using just a few hours of battery storage.
David Osmond

Aug 23, 2023

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Battery storage charges on as new wind and solar projects hit new low
Investment in battery storage is at record levels, surging through the billion dollar mark in the last quarter. But financial commitments for new wind and solar has plunged, putting renewable targets at risk.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 23, 2023

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Eraring and Loy Yang A coal closure wrangles show need for hard renewable targets
Australia is not likely to solve its coal closure issues until it gets serious about hard targets. But the extension of Eraring is not a fait accompli.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 22, 2023

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Rooftop solar rears its head again to take bigger bite out of coal
Rooftop solar is back pushing minimum demand levels to new record lows, and is about to take even bigger bites out of the coal industry’s lunch.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 21, 2023

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