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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.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar
Renewables hit new record, but overall emissions canter in wrong direction
Eight new solar farms added to NEM in past two months means renewables share of electricity generation continues to break records. But overall emissions still cantering in wrong direction.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Renewables
Surge in renewables delivering cheaper power, says TAI report
As ScoMo sets off on the campaign trail, report says surge in wind and solar has seen NEM wholesale power prices peak, and go into a decline. Fair dinkum.
As Coalition ramps up attack on wind and solar, new report finds new renewable generation coming online the “only thing” currently helping lower electricity prices in Australia.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Renewables
New reports slam NEG as “renewables killer” designed for “short-term” politics
Two new reports confirm NEG would kill off renewable energy in Australia after 2021, put Australia at "back of pack" on climate.
Australian Federal Government Governments News & Commentary Rooftop PV Solar
More rooftop solar needed to reduce peaks, stabilise grid
Days after ACCC calls for rooftop solar scheme to be abolished, new report identifies why more rooftop solar should be encouraged to reduce peak demand on hot days and...
Climate Coal Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar
Rooftop solar most reliable source of new generation on NEM, says report
Rooftop solar has been installed by over 1.6 million households and is the most reliable source of steadily growing generation in the NEM.
Climate Electric Vehicles Governments News & Commentary
How to fix Australia’s embarrassing failure in electric vehicles
TAI report shows 64% of all party supporters in favour of policies to increase EV uptake – so what aren't governments doing?
CleanTech Bites Climate Coal Renewables
Australia needs 75% renewables by 2030 to meet Paris targets, cut costs
Report shows least cost way to meet Paris climate goals and cut emissions is to fast-track Australia's transition to renewable energy.
TAI report says electricity sector gold-plating costing households $400-$500 a year. Cost of carbon price: "barely noticeable."
Governments News & Commentary Renewables Smart Energy South Australian Government
Gas generators called out for exploiting NEM flaw, creating “obscene price spikes”
The Australia Institute says gas are generators are driving "obscene" power price spikes by choosing to exploit an energy market failure, rather than fulfil their role of complementing renewables.
