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Hydrogen

Fortescue pulls plug on Queensland green hydrogen plant, but insists “real zero” target still on track
Fortescue confirms it has scrapped its flagship green hydrogen plant that was to feature in house technologies, but says its “real zero” target for 2030 is on track.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 24, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Huge Queensland solar and battery project hits new hurdle, this time from local egg farm
Proposed 2GW solar and battery energy park hits new roadblock, following a legal challenge led by owners of a local chicken farm to worker accommodation plans.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 22, 2025

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Commentary

The clean energy transition won’t succeed without community trust. And we’re running out of it
The challenges facing the transition to renewable energy are no longer primarily technological or financial; they are social. So what needs to change?
Sangay Wangchuk

Jun 10, 2025

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Commentary

Rushed renewable reforms are causing chaos in Queensland, as Olympics get a free pass
Planning for the Olympics is getting a free pass, but the renewable industry has been thrown into chaos by government changes.
Stephanie Gray

Jun 5, 2025

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Commentary

Coalkeeper 3.0: Queensland’s fossil fuel roadmap puts renewables at risk
The Sunshine State’s extraordinary story of accelerating renewables transition, and its benefits for the economy, cost of living, jobs and climate is now at risk.
Matt Pollard & AM Jonson

Apr 8, 2025

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Solar

1,000MW extra demand from nowhere: What happens when solar PV output falls off a cliff
The energy transition faces many large challenges – buy there are plenty of fascinating smaller ones, too. Like, what happens when a summer thunderstorm hits Brisbane?
Andrew Wilson

Dec 18, 2023

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CleanCo seeks 400MW of “innovative” storage and generation at Swanbank
CleanCo is looking for another 400 megawatts (MW) of storage and energy generation technologies for the former coal power plant site at Swanbank.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 22, 2023

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Smart Energy

SolarEdge software first to get approval for rooftop solar flexible export plan
Built-in inverter software also offers a new – modern – option for states looking for a backstop system to handle high levels of residential solar exports.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 23, 2023

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Podcasts

Energy Insiders: De Brenni on Queensland’s flip to renewables
Energy minister Mick de Brenni outlines how Queensland will make the switch from coal to 80 per cent renewables. Plus: Victoria’s storage target, and the latest from AGL.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Sep 29, 2022

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Albanese pledges $100 million for “Australian made battery plan”
Albanese heads to Gladstone to pledge $100 million to kick-start Australian battery manufacturing, and even making electric cars.
Michael Mazengarb

May 12, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Queensland inks deal to supply green hydrogen to major European port
Queensland secures key co-operation agreement with a major European port, with ambitions of kick-starting green hydrogen exports.
Michael Mazengarb

May 11, 2022

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Massive 3,000MW Queensland green hydrogen plant a step closer to reality
A massive new green hydrogen export facility proposed for Queensland is closer to fruition, progressing to the next stage of federal environmental approvals.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 31, 2022

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