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Policy & Planning

Wind and solar make deep cuts in emissions possible, but fossil fuels must go: IPCC
Wind, solar and battery storage will play centre-stage to cut emissions in half by 2030, the IPCC says, while more expensive CCS will have only a bit part.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 5, 2022

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Renewables

The staggering numbers behind Australia’s green energy opportunity
Australia could slash emissions across the Asia Pacific by switching to zero emissions exports and 2,700 per cent renewables, ANU researchers say.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 21, 2022

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Australia hits new renewables milestone, Taylor claims credit
Taylor claims credit for surging renewables share, while praising the Morrison government’s investments in the gas industry.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 11, 2022

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Storage

World needs up to 140TWh of long duration energy storage to meet net-zero goals
New report says energy storage of eight hours and more will be crucial to shift to renewables, and we’ll need a lot of it between now and 2040.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 23, 2021

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Policy & Planning

IEA says global coal use must halve by 2030, clean energy investment “far too slow”
IEA says current climate pledges not nearly enough to get to zero net emissions, more must be done to shake the “stubborn incumbency” of fossil fuels.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 13, 2021

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Coal

Are Australia’s biggest states moving fast enough in transition to clean energy?
2020 was a strong year for renewables uptake in every Australian state and territory, but are some of the biggest states moving fast enough?
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 7, 2021

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“Urgent action needed now”: More than 100 companies demand more renewables
More than 100 Australian companies have issued a joint call to governments to ramp up spending on renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

May 5, 2021

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Renewables

Solar and sheep: Farmers say they want renewables to boost income, cut costs
Farmers say integrating renewables on their operations can be a win-win for them and developers, boosting income and cutting costs.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 26, 2021

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Markets

“Tidal wave” of new wind and solar will force early coal plant closures
New analysis warns lower electricity prices caused by “tidal wave” of new wind and solar investment could push multiple coal plants into early retirement.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 24, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

Off-grid EV owners charge cars from solar and their own creek
Two EV owners in Tasmania pushing boundaries of off-grid living, powering not only their home in pristine southern Tasmania but also their EVs from the sun and their own seasonal creek.
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 11, 2020

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Record growth in rooftop solar pushing coal out of Australia market
Rooftop solar continues to drive coal out of the electricity market, as renewables surge to new record levels in Australia.
Michael Mazengarb

May 11, 2020

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ARENA told to strengthen processes, as decisions on future loom
ARENA told to tighten up evaluation processes as audit office hands down review of the agency’s funding for clean tech research and development.
Michael Mazengarb

May 1, 2020

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