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Policy & Planning

“A lot of unknowns:” Why states may go their own way in “balkanisation” of Australia’s main grid
Individual states may choose their own path on reliability and market design details as consultation on regulatory reforms continue, says one energy expert.
Peter Hannam

Sep 16, 2026

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Policy & Planning

New tax on renewables won’t be retrospective, but will send “opposite message” to foreign investors
Controversial tax changes for foreign renewables investors have dropped one problematic aspect and kept another – “the opposite of the message we want to send,” says industry.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 2, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“It takes so long:” Approval times for wind projects have been slashed, but investors are still frustrated
Planning hurdles are still regarded as the Achilles’ heel of renewables developments, despite a big fall in wait times for wind projects in Australia’s biggest state grid.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 3, 2026

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Electrification

“World first” power-beaming breakthrough, as laser tech wirelessly electrifies robot for 24 hours
An Australian company announces ground-breaking milestone on the road to commercialising technology that delivers electricity via laser beam.
Rachel Williamson

May 28, 2026

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Wind

Turnbull-linked company wants to deliver wind turbine blades in the world’s biggest plane. Can it be done?
A US company advised by former Australian PM wants to build the world’s biggest aircraft to deliver 100m long turbine blades, but some are skeptical.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 31, 2025

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Renewables

Astroturfing inquiry flooded with claims that government and climate science are the problem
Senate inquiry into climate misinformation receives 150 submissions, with a number putting the blame on the government and the science itself.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 25, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Failing to protect: New alliance pleads with Watt to restart EPBC reform for energy and environment
With an EPA and Nature Positive reforms seemingly scuppered last year, an unusual alliance wants Murray Watt to bring them back from the dead.
Rachel Williamson

May 29, 2025

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Commentary

If nuclear lost the election for the LNP, home solar and batteries won it for Labor. It’s time to double down
Peter Dutton declared the 2025 federal election a “referendum on energy.” But in his own electorate, solar households had already cast their vote.
Heidi Lee Douglas

May 15, 2025

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Queensland LNP to ditch state renewable targets, may nix wind projects altogether
The LNP won’t support Queensland’s legislated renewable energy targets and an omission may mean that they’re also ditching wind.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 4, 2024

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Renewables

Rapid greening of the Pilbara could unlock $250 billion in green iron annual exports
Miners need to think bigger and cooperate to tackle the heroic task of how much energy they’re going to need.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 13, 2024

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Dark solar UNSW team win US funding for night-light electricity – and nomination for a prize
UNSW team behind solar tech that can generate power at night have locked in funding from the US Airforce – and been nominated for a prize.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 8, 2024

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Commentary

Batteries the key as cell prices plunge and wind and solar ramp up towards 50 pct share
Australia’s main grid is heading to 50 per cent renewables in two years, and batteries are moving from a sideshow to centre stage as cell prices plunge.
David Leitch

Jul 4, 2024

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