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Storage

Would a big battery have kept the lights on in Queensland?
The Coalition argued that the coal plant explosion at Callide is a justification for more coal. A big battery might just have prevented the blackouts.
Giles Parkinson

May 26, 2021

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Coal

Taylor pushes for “physical” capacity market in latest thrust for fossil fuels
Taylor now says wind and solar boom has been “excellent news”, but is pushing for a new market mechanism that could protect coal and gas.
Giles Parkinson

May 25, 2021

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We need grid ready for 100 pct renewables now, not in a few decades: AEMO
Australian Energy Market Operator underlines need for rapid upgrade to national grid and market systems, warning Australia is hurtling towards 100% renewables.
Giles Parkinson

May 25, 2021

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Labor tries to block new regulations pushing ARENA into fossil fuels
Labor moves to cancel out Taylor’s new ARENA regulations, as department officials confirm they could extend to funding gas projects.
Michael Mazengarb

May 25, 2021

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Energy retailer asks ACCC to probe possible “market gaming” in NSW
Energy retailer asks ACCC to investigate sustained price spikes in NSW as analysts question why some gas generators remained idle as prices soared.
Giles Parkinson

May 24, 2021

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AEMC says rooftop solar export charge “optional” in bid to calm fears
AEMC seeks to calm fears over proposed solar export charges, but not everyone is convinced it will leave solar owners better off.
Michael Mazengarb

May 21, 2021

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How Australia’s government is trying to create fossil funding agencies
Why is Australia’s government trying to transform clean energy agencies into fossil funding bodies? It marks a major global power shift.
Ketan Joshi

May 21, 2021

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Revealed: Energy lobby group, Rio Tinto to receive ARENA grants
Government inadvertently reveals list of grant recipients, including Rio Tinto, the Australian Energy Council and an ambitious concentrating solar project.
Michael Mazengarb

May 19, 2021

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Taylor files new regulations to push ARENA into CCS and gas projects
Angus Taylor sets new regulations opening up Australian Renewable Energy Agency to support carbon capture and storage, and potentially gas projects.
Michael Mazengarb

May 18, 2021

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Coal

Origin to close first unit of Australia’s biggest coal generator in 2030
Origin tells market operator that the first units of Eraring – Australia’s biggest coal generator – will close in 2030 in a staged exit.
Giles Parkinson

May 18, 2021

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Daniel Westerman takes the reins as CEO of energy market operator
The new head of the Australian Energy Market Operator has started in his new job.
Giles Parkinson

May 17, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australia can’t just “muddle its way through” to 100 per cent renewable energy
An update of the 100 per cent renewable energy scenario, and some “gap analysis” is urgently needed for Australia’s energy transition.
David Leitch

May 14, 2021

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