Telstra Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Telstra dumps offsets and “carbon neutral” claims: Whistleblower says others should do the same
Telstra will no longer buy carbon credits and instead invest directly in decarbonisation, a move Andrew Macintosh says others should consider.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 17, 2024

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Wind

Telstra underwrites Australia’s biggest wind farm in PPA with Ark Energy
Telstra inks PPA with Ark Energy to meet around 25% of its energy needs with wind power from the massive McIntyre project being developed in Queensland.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 4, 2022

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Renewables

Fluence wins auto-bidding contracts with wind and solar farms feeding Telstra
Fluence automated trading platform to optimise performance at two wind and solar farms with long term contracts with Telstra.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2022

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Utilities

Telstra cleared to sell electricity in Victoria, with strict conditions
Telstra gets all-clear to retail electricity and gas in Victoria, but with special protections in place due to its “extensive history of non-compliance” in the telco sector.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 17, 2021

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Utilities

Telstra gets ready to challenge big utilities with low carbon energy offer
Telstra gets ready to challenge big utilities with new low carbon energy offer to its 13 million telco and internet customers.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

May 21, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Telstra hints at energy retail move, says carbon cuts a matter for companies, not customers
Telstra’s Ben Burge says corporates must take direct responsibility for customer emissions, alludes to Telstra’s plans for a carbon-neutral electricity retailer.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 3, 2020

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Renewables

Telstra dials up climate commitments, will go 100 per cent renewable by 2025
Australia’s largest telecom to set ‘good example’ for Australian corporates, will immediately go carbon neutral and sets 100% renewables target for 2025.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 4, 2020

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Renewables

Telstra flags plans to underwrite 300MW of new solar, wind
Telstra is preparing to tender for another 300MW of new solar, wind – this time in the NSW market – to further cut its exposure to volatile grid prices.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 21, 2019

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Tesla names Australian Robyn Denholm as new chair – and “Elon Musk overseer”
Tesla appoints Tesltra CFO as new chair, where her key roles will be leading the company to profitability – and reining in the force that is Elon Musk.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 9, 2018

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Solar

Telstra’s first solar farm up and running as other projects join the grid
Telstra’s 68MW solar farm begins production, marking another big shift of Australian corporates choosing renewables to lock in low prices.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 12, 2018

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Featured

Why Telstra could make $20 billion play in Australia energy markets
Analysts say Telstra may spend $20 billion to enter Australia’s energy markets as it looks to boost earnings and take on the incumbent utilities. Some smaller retailers have shown the path forward.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2018

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Renewables

Telstra signs up for 429MW wind farm, at stunning low cost
Telstra, ANZ lead consortium to buy output from new 429MW wind farm, and lock in similar low price achieved by Origin earlier this year.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 21, 2017

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