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Storage

Wind and solar farms shut down as giant super battery tests its shock absorber function for first time
In an Australian first, two wind and solar farms shut down their output as part of testing for the world’s biggest “shock absorber” battery.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 12, 2025

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Climate

UN warns Great Barrier Reef headed for “in danger” list, orders 2026 review
Conservationists have warned Australia is falling short on protecting the Great Barrier Reef as the nation prepares to table another report into its management.
Poppy Johnston & Fraser Barton

Jul 11, 2025

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Podcasts

Energy Insiders Podcast: Why we need more big batteries
Alex Wonhas, head of new battery developer AMPYR, discusses his company’s first big project, and why wind struggles will require more big batteries on the grid. Plus: News of the week.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Jul 11, 2025

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Renewables

Offshore wind contender wins extra time to shore up support for proposed 2GW project
Proposed offshore wind project given an extended consultation period for feasibility licence application as it seeks a spot in the already crowded Bunbury zone.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 11, 2025

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Commentary

The lights have stayed on in Australia, even as more wind and solar is added to the grid
Australia’s uniquely isolated and massive power grid has seen massive renewable energy growth while maintaining world-leading levels of reliability.
Ketan Joshi

Jul 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

WA says it’s done pouring millions into failed coal mine, but can it build enough renewables?
WA premier says there will be no more money spent propping up Griffin Coal, underscoring urgent need to ramp up the state’s renewables buildout.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 11, 2025

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Renewables

Data centres are coming, hungry for wind and solar, and will help avert rooftop PV shutdowns
Surge in interest in data centres and new industrial loads creates opportunities for big wind, solar and battery storage, and means rooftop PV at less risk of being shut down.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 11, 2025

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Renewables

Solar energy shines as nuclear and other thermal generators wilt in European heatwave
Solar delivers record output in June, in the midst of a heatwave that took a heavy toll on thermal generators, and nuclear power plants in France and Switzerland.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 11, 2025

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Commentary

Want to slash energy bills? The solutions start at home
Solar and batteries can only go so far when our homes are inefficient, or when we’re burning gas to meet household energy needs.
Jay Gordon

Jul 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Marinus costs blow out to more than $5 billion, but backers insist it is still value for money
The bill for Marinus Link, including the onshore transmission works in Tasmania, will come to just over $5 billion dollars, a major new assessment has found.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 11, 2025

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Hydrogen

Gigawatt-size Tiwi Islands solar and green hydrogen project scrapped after offtake, land issues
An ambitious plan for a giant 2.4 GW solar farm and a major green hydrogen production plant for the Tiwi Islands has been scrapped.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 10, 2025

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Renewables

Wind farm bird protection tech a success, with no new eagle deaths and barely a dent in revenue
Technology being used at two Tasmanian wind farms has drastically reduced wedge-tail eagle fatalities while cutting output by only around 1 per cent.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 10, 2025

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$Demand response is saving money, but is still a tiny fraction of the 1GW market it could and should be$

Markets

Demand response is saving money, but is still a tiny fraction of the 1GW market it could and should be
The demand response mechanism is cutting electricity costs on the rare occasions it is deployed, but it is still being allowed to offer only a fraction of its potential.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 10, 2025

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Electrification

It’s time to flip the script – and make retailers come to us with their lowest electricity price
Instead of making consumers shop around for a better electricity deal, economist David Byrne says make retailers compete to offer us the lowest price.
Anne Delaney

Jul 10, 2025

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Renewables

Faster, cheaper, cleaner: Offshore wind farm tests all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer vessel
A team in the UK has successfully tested an all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer boat, finding it is faster, cleaner and twice as efficient as the diesel alternatives.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 10, 2025

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Commentary

If data centres can be built in Canberra, then why not the Riverina?
With heaps of renewable energy potential and – and not enough transmission to move it – it’s a sin to waste the Riverina’s data centre potential.
David Leitch

Jul 10, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Loopholes risk giving fossil fuel lobbyists “outsized impact” on Australian politics
With two in five registered lobbyists having once worked in politics, a new report says the federal government’s rules for regulating fossil fuel lobbying need urgent reform.
Royce Kurmelovs

Jul 10, 2025

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CleanTech Bites

“Unacceptable:” Snowy halts tests of Kurri Kurri gas plant after locals complain of diesel smoke and stink
Snowy pauses testing of new Kurri Kurri peaking plant after local community and MP kick up a stink over diesel fumes and odour that spread over Hunter Valley.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2025

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Renewables

Two regional Queensland airports turn to solar to cut energy costs, “protect the reef”
Two key regional airports on Queensland’s east coast are reducing their energy usage and slashing emissions through the installation of new rooftop solar systems.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 10, 2025

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People

Grid Connections 2025: Who’s going where in Australia’s green energy transition
People movements at CEC, KPM, Hamilton Locke, AMSL Aero, ClearVue, Grattan, DCCEEW, Zen Energy, SEC, AEMC, ENA, Envision, PolarBlue, Snowy Hydro, HMC.
Staff Reporters

Jul 10, 2025

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