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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Just when you thought Australia had hit the ceiling on absurd energy politics, federal Nationals MP Keith Pitt has unveiled a “bold” new plan for Queensland to quit the...
Electric Vehicles Renault
Queensland launches “most advanced” autonomous and electric Renault Zoe trial
Queensland government unveils custom-designed autonomous and electric Renault Zoe2 to learn what is needed to make Queensland roads AV-ready.
Battery Queensland Government Storage
Queensland’s RedEarth secures $5m to roll out locally made battery storage
Brisbane based RedEarth will expand local manufacturing facilities as it aims for $70M in locally made battery sales.
How do Queensland's wind resources fit with the rest of Australia's? There's not much data out there yet, but what there is is encouraging.
Markets Renewables
Renewables prop up construction activity, as well as being threat to fossil fuel exports
Give and take - renewables deliver a crucial economic boost to Australia, supporting construction activity, while undermining exports of coal and gas.
Queensland Court of Appeal upholds Supreme Court decision of nearly one month ago, again blocking changes to solar safety regulations that threatened to bring the state's large-scale and commercial...
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Queensland clears way for Adani to begin work on Galilee basin “carbon bomb”
Queensland Government grants Adani approval for groundwater management plans, as project clears last major hurdle before construction commences.
Ergon Governments News & Commentary Queensland Government Rooftop PV Solar
Queensland cuts regional solar feed-in tariffs as renewables push prices down
The Queensland Competition Authority has cited strong investment in renewables as a reason for reducing solar feed-in-tariffs in regional Queensland.
Thermal coal projects, such as Adani's Carmichael mine will deliver a fraction of the claimed economic benefits, new analysis from IEEFA has shown
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Adani edges closer to mine start as Queensland accepts plans for endangered finch
Adani mine requires just one further environmental approval as Queensland Government grants expedited approval for management plans for endangered black throated finch.
