The Australia Institute

AEMC to hear from energy market participants as debate over demand response mechanism ramps up ahead of final rule determination.

CleanTech Bites

Delayed greenhouse data confirms rising emissions, “contemptuous” government

Sophie Vorrath2 July 20192 July 2019

TAI report says latest federal government data confirms two things: 1) Australia's emissions are definitely still going up; 2) The Morrison Coalition government is "contemptuous" of its obligations to...

Coal Governments Victorian Government

Brown coal generators rated least reliable in the country: report

Michael Mazengarb17 June 2019

Victoria is home to 20% of the main grid's coal and gas generation capacity, but is the source of 35% of all power station outages.

Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar

Renewables hit new record, but overall emissions canter in wrong direction

Sophie Vorrath30 November 201830 November 2018

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

Sophie Vorrath5 November 20185 November 2018

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.

Renewables Solar Wind

New solar and wind the “only thing” pushing down power prices

Sophie Vorrath17 September 2018

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

Sophie Vorrath13 August 201813 August 2018

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

Giles Parkinson13 July 201813 August 2018

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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...