investment Archives - Renew Economy

Wind

No more “bragawatts:” Some investors not convinced that bigger is better for wind projects
Fewer investors, more demand, and huge projects are changing how financiers grade different wind options for funding.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 8, 2026

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“Australia is falling behind:” Clean energy investment shackled by outdated rules
Investors see an optimistic future for Australia’s clean energy sector, as long as regulators remove the roadblocks.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 14, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Investors shift focus to batteries and solar, but go cool on hydrogen
A new investor survey shows interest in low cost battery and solar technologies surged in 2021, but enthusiasm for hydrogen has tempered.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 25, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australia needs to spend $165bn to rapidly decarbonise grid, but we’ll be better for it
Australia’s go slow on climate means it faces one of the steepest decarbonisation challenges, but doing so will leave consumers better off.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 20, 2021

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Renewables

Australian wind projects grind to a halt in face of grid hurdles and falling prices
New investment commitments for Australian wind farms stalls, as a surging global market looks offshore for future growth.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 18, 2021

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Renewables

Surge in big battery investments masks collapse in new wind and solar
CEC says battery storage investment is surging, but Morrison government interference has helped push investment in wind and solar to a five year low.
Michael Mazengarb

May 26, 2021

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Renewables

Electric vehicles drive green investment to new global high in 2020
Global annual investment in low carbon technologies surpassed $US500 billion in 2020, boosted by a 28% increase in investment in electric vehicles and associated infrastructure.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 20, 2021

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Clean energy sector concerned new foreign relations laws could kill investment
Clean energy sector raises concerns that new foreign investment laws could impose new regulatory burdens on wind and solar projects, and stymie new investment.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 12, 2020

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Markets

Goldman Sachs predicts $A23 trillion renewables investment opportunity by 2030
US investment bank expects renewables spending to overtake oil and gas in 2021 for first time in history, presenting total investment opportunity of up to $US16trn by 2030.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 19, 2020

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Markets

Global wind and solar additions set new record in 2019, but more needed
Wind and solar additions surged to a new record in 2019, but experts warn that more will be needed to achieve Paris Agreement goal of zero emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 11, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Regulator expects “second wave” of wind and solar projects if grid issues sorted
Clean Energy Regulator sees positive outlook for renewables sector in post-RET era as it attempts to revive stalled Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 26, 2020

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CEC calls for action on grid issues as renewables investment cut in half
Clean Energy Council says action on grid connection issues necessary after investment in Australia’s large-scale renewables sector was cut in half in 2019.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 31, 2020

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