Renewable industry rejects AEMC new pricing proposals, fears investment halt
Quick poll of renewable energy developers finds overwhelming opposition to AEMC's proposed complex new market signals.
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Fortescue signs up to Alinta plans to use solar to power huge iron ore mines
Alinta says solar power deal for Fortescue iron ore means proof that renewables can drive Australia’s economic powerhouses.
Taylor’s underwriting scheme could choose first six projects ‘by Christmas’
Angus Taylor expects up to six new projects will be approved under the underwriting scheme before the end of the year, and is likely to favour fossil fuels.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s future grid? You decide
Oliver Woldring and Jose Zapata from ITP Renewables discuss OpenCem, which allows people to model their own energy transition. Plus: AEMC’s new rules.
The Driven Podcast: Leading the charge to electric transport
ACT climate change minister Shane Rattenbury outlines the territory’s zero emissions strategy for transport, starting with the government fleet.
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.
Wind and solar output beat brown coal in Australia for first time in September quarter
Combined output of wind and solar in Australia's main grid beats brown coal output for first time in September quarter, in significant landmark for clean energy transition.
Victorian dairy targets 100% renewables with solar + vanadium flow battery
Victorian dairy farm looks to cover all its electricity needs with 450kW solar and 80kW/320kWh vanadium redox flow battery.
Victoria bill to lock in 50% renewable target passes through upper house
Labor bill to legislate 50% renewables target passes upper course in Victoria, despite fierce opposition from Coalition.
Delta signs 10-year contract for new solar farm on Vales Point ash dam
Owner of Vales Point coal generator signs 10-year contract for a new 62MW solar farm to be built at the facility rehabilitated ash dam.