The Australia Institute Archives - Page 5 of 6 - Renew Economy

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.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 18, 2019

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Renewables

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.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Aug 27, 2019

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Commentary

TAI slams retailer objections to wholesale demand response reforms
AEMC to hear from energy market participants as debate over demand response mechanism ramps up ahead of final rule determination.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 6, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Delayed greenhouse data confirms rising emissions, “contemptuous” government
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 prevent dangerous climate change.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 2, 2019

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Coal

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.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 17, 2019

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Renewables

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 30, 2018

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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.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 5, 2018

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Renewables

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

Sep 17, 2018

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Policy & Planning

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.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 13, 2018

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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 boost system security.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 13, 2018

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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.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 6, 2018

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Policy & Planning

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?
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 13, 2017

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