The rollout of wind, solar and storage is too slow. We need more transmission, and more action from state governments, and NSW in particular.
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Renewables superpower or “lost opportunity:” EY says policy will decide Australia’s fate
EY Net Zero Centre report says Australia needs “clear-eyed policy” and targeted government support to seize $40bn a year decarbonisation opportunity.
Rooftop solar economics “outstanding” in Australia, even as module prices creep up
IEA says Australian PV market contracted in 2022 while cost – and average size – of residential systems grew. But solar is still an economic no-brainer for homes and business.
Why green ammonia might not be that green
Green ammonia offers great promise in a net-zero world, particularly as a fuel for long-haul transport and heavy industry. But it’s not all good news.
Report calls for national standards on building energy efficiency, electrification
Property Council of Australia and Green Building Council set out policy recommendations to get Australia’s buildings net-zero ready, and save consumers money.
AEMO claps back against “reckless” claims made in scathing critique of VNI West
Australian Energy Market Operator hits back at claims that VNI West will be costly, dangerous and “useless” to the build-out of new renewables.
Know your NEM: Whistling for more as wind and solar eat into gas and coal share
National energy market volatility is increasing as more renewables, but mainly rooftop solar, continues to enter.
How Germany is driving the electrification of home heating – and beating out gas
A rapid rise in reduced power tariff offerings reserved for load-controllable heat pumps has sent their operating costs up to a third lower than gas heating.
Australia’s thermal coal outlook faces “fragile” global demand
Global thermal coal trade is beyond its peak. So why does Australia expect to gain an increasing share in a declining market?
Record solar generation, from both farms and rooftops, drives down power prices on the NEM
Record contributions to the grid from both large-scale and rooftop solar are helping to push down the wholesale cost of power, new AER data shows.