It’s now technically possible to green many heavy industries. The challenge is doing it at scale.
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Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.
From May 1, the federal government will change how its home batteries discount works. But households may make rushed, costly purchases as a result.
Africa’s clean energy funding would work much better if projects could borrow on fairer terms, and have longer to pay back loans.
Driven by state governments, Australia’s emissions fell even during the “lost decade” of climate wars at a federal level.
Frustrations at slow global climate talks has led more than 50 nations to begin plans to phase out fossil fuels – even as oil shocks raise the stakes.
A recent report into the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program found major problems with safety and compliance.
The oil shocks of the 1970s spurred marine energy innovation. Fifty years on, New Zealand still has vast untapped ocean power waiting to be harnessed.
New research highlights hotspots where the tides are strong and the water is shallow.
Two new fast-track energy projects offer very different paths: one tied to volatile fossil fuels, the other to a more sustainable, renewable future.
Australia has built millions of mini power stations on detached homes. The next challenge is ensuring people in apartments, units and townhouses can benefit too.
Countries don’t just switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Each takes its own path, depending on its economy, international trade relations and government stability.
New Zealand’s electricity generation now accounts for only 5% of emissions, but oil use in transport is on the rise, outweighing the shift to electric vehicles.
Essential infrastructure should serve local communities, not just the market.
Every war, trade war and pandemic makes the case for renewables stronger.
Net zero isn’t just about renewables. Decoupling shows how smarter energy systems, efficiency, and technology let economies grow while cutting emissions.
Enthusiasm for climate leadership is backsliding beyond the US government, but there are some signs of hope.
The next big innovations will centre on energy efficiency.
Indigenous-owned renewable energy projects are growing quickly in Canada. New research suggests they could enable widespread acceptance of energy transitions.
New Zealand generates more than 85% of its electricity from renewable sources, but transport remains almost entirely chained to imported oil.
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Professor of Engineering, Australian National University
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Director, Centre for Climate and Energy Policy, Australian National University
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Professor Emeritus, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University
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Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
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Professor and Director, Victoria Energy Policy Centre, Victoria University
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Honorary Associate Professor, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, Australian National University
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Research Principal, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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