Cheap wind and solar, and “people-powered” revolution to kick out coal
Bloomberg NEF says people-powered revolution in rooftop solar and battery storage, along with cheap wind and solar farms, will drive coal out of Australia's grid.
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South Australia looks to EVs to flatten solar duck curve
South Australia to make electric vehicles a focus as it looks to solve the solar “duck curve” in the grid, and help integrate high renewables.
Australia needs more than a single page EV strategy to cut transport emissions
EV can help to significantly lower global transport emissions, but governments must develop the strategies to ensure they can achieve their ful
NSW Budget: Coalition misses opportunity to invest in state’s energy sector
Government investment in clean energy projects could improve budget bottom line, as well as helping to tackle climate change.
The Driven Podcast: When electric vehicles meet the solar industry
You know electric vehicles are entering the mainstream when they form a major highlight of solar expos. Nigel Morris tells us what he found at Munich’s Intersolar event.
Synergy caught between high gas costs and falling renewable prices
WA Government owned Synergy has forecast substantial losses as the emergence of cheap renewables squeezes its coal and gas heavy fleet out of the market.
Fast transition to renewables would be cheaper and reduce coal ramping risks
Modelling shows that a faster transition to a high renewables grid would be cheaper and more efficient than a slow transition.
South Australia to unlock hidden value of big batteries in storage tender
South Australia storage tender to focus on unlocking battery storage value streams not recognised by Australia's electricity market.
Victoria school trials solar electric car charger
Victorian college installs solar powered electric vehicle charger with view to go off grid and power staff and parents' cars.
First lot of Tesla Model 3 EVs spotted arriving in UK
The Driven The first batch of all-electric Tesla Model 3 sedans have been spotted on car transport trucks in the UK, as the best-selling electric car arrives in its first right-hand drive market.