‘Madness’: Cannon-Brookes intensifies green energy push
The Atlassian billionaire says Australia should have the cheapest energy prices in the world and called for more renewable projects, saying ‘constraining power’ was ‘madness’.
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Victoria acknowledges ‘renewable energy drought’ risk
Victoria is committed to Australia’s most aggressive renewable energy plan, which is acknowledged is exposed to unfavourable weather. It insists, however, it can manage that risk.
Labor to sacrifice 7pc of state to green power
More than five million solar panels and a string of new transmission lines have been proposed as Victoria chases a blueprint to ditch coal for renewables.
Off-target ALP’s green undershoot on renewables
A bold 2030 green target by the Albanese government will fall well short, according to a top energy forecaster.
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Tech and climate to drive Deloitte, says new chief
The audit and consulting sector is set to benefit as structural transformations related to technology and climate wash through Australia’s economy in coming years.
Storing carbon imports ‘a money maker’ if attitudes change
Australia will pass up a potentially lucrative industry to rivals storing captured carbon emissions unless the federal government lifts its restrictions on importation, says Santos.
SA’s biggest firm kicks off carbon storage revolution
Energy giant Santos has officially opened its flagship Moomba carbon capture and storage plant, one of the world’s largest.
ESG backlash could prompt funds to ‘renege’ on climate targets
Australia’s most powerful super funds appear to be laying the groundwork to potentially back track on their climate stated targets.
Cbus climate targets in danger
The construction industry super fund may water down its climate targets and shift how it engages with companies on sustainability due to the strengthening anti-ESG movement.
Emirates puts Boeing, Airbus on notice over aircraft delays
Emirates boss Tim Clark has revealed the frustration in the airline industry over delays in aircraft deliveries, which could open the door to Chinese manufacturer COMAC.
Amazon invests in Australian wind farm as Trump halts US projects
Donald Trump says wind farms are ‘driving whales crazy’ and has halted developments in the US, but Amazon has invested in an Australian site that will power the equivalent of 67,000 homes.
Emergency diesel backstop to prop up grid
A rule change will see two diesel generators used to prop up the South Australia grid as the state struggles to reconcile renewables with ensuring grid security.
Cooling climate action clouds solar’s surge
The global surge in solar power will end in 2025 as less ambitious climate action results in growth in the number of installed PV cells stalling, energy group Wood Mackenzie has predicted.
Dutton’s surprise climate split from Trump
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he has a different view from US President Donald Trump on a key global issue.
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