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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.
Anthony Albanese Australian Federal Government Gas Governments People
Morrison willingly turning blind eye to clean energy, Labor says
Anthony Albanese and Mark Butler say Morrison's choice of gas over clean energy will lead to fewer new jobs.
Battery CSIRO Deakin Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage
Confused by the home battery market? This should help
DNV GL, CSIRO, Deakin University, and the Smart Energy Council are developing a draft Australian Battery Performance Standard to demystify the market for consumers.
Climate Governments News & Commentary Renewables
Australian renewables Stimulus Summit adds Palaszczuk as keynote speaker
More big names announced to headline first-of-its-kind online Stimulus Summit, to chart a path for simultaneously revitalising and decarbonising Australia’s economy.
Coronavirus Markets Renewables Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Major clean energy industry events postponed in response to Coronavirus
Clean Energy Council, Smart Energy Council, and other industry groups announce postponement of major events and conferences in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian Federal Government Governments Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar Utility PV
SEC vows “ruthless” political campaign to overcome big solar and wind gridlock
Smart Energy Council vows "ruthless and pointed” campaign, as maelstrom of grid constraints, connection delays and policy vacuum threatens to send big solar and wind investment over a cliff.
COGATI is an extraordinarily complex beast, but its effect would be real and immediate – it would significantly reduce investment in large-scale renewables.
Governments News & Commentary one step Rooftop PV Solar Victorian Government
“We’re hurting” – Solar industry rallies against rooftop rebate in Victoria
Public protest calls on Victorian government to fix or scrap its rooftop solar panel rebate, to prevent further job losses and company failures.
Battery Governments News & Commentary one step Storage
Standards Australia claims “consensus” on strict new home battery rules
Controversial home battery installation rules look set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote on the latest draft of safety guidelines reportedly won "consensus" support. At least, we think...
The ballot has closed, but the battery industry may have to wait to find out if new strict installation standards have been approved or not.
Battery News & Commentary one step Sonnen Storage Tesla
Australia home battery industry at risk as CEC backs bunker mentality
Battery storage companies fear for future in Australia after CEC decides to support strict new standards that will send price of installation rocketing.
