The Australia Institute
Australian Federal Government Governments Nuclear
Australia Institute says nuclear power ‘uninsurable and uneconomic’ in Australia
Research shows greatest barrier to nuclear power in Australia remains cost, as parliamentary inquiry continues in Canberra.
ACT Government Governments Solar Wind
Australia’s capital to be first city outside Europe to transition to 100% renewables
ACT to become the first jurisdiction outside Europe to complete the switch from fossil fuel electricity to a grid powered completely by renewables.
Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar Wind
Wind and solar set new generation records across Australia grid in July
A record July for wind power has helped the combined output of "new renewables" – wind and solar – to reach a new peak for the month.
AEMC to hear from energy market participants as debate over demand response mechanism ramps up ahead of final rule determination.
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
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
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.
