Last year, renewables provided a whopping 60% of South Australia’s electricity supplies. The remarkable progress came as national climate policy was gripped by paralysis – so how did it happen?
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As he reaches the end of his five-year term, Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel reflects on his proudest achievements in the role - and why the biggest projects have been the most unexpected.
Four wind farm operators must face the federal court over allegations they failed their basic responsibilities during the 2016 South Australian blackout.
Summer is here and the chance of blackouts is higher than normal. But the cause is unlikely to be the power station. The problem is usually much closer to home – in the local poles and wires.
A new report has found that Tasmanians, Queenslanders and New South Welshmen are paying $100-$400 a year for unnecessary infrastructure.
February is the riskiest time of the year for blackouts, as the nation returns to work and school and soaring temperatures put pressure on the system.
The urban heat island and summertime blackouts
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Today, we're asking why some of the most disadvantaged parts of our cities cop the worst of a heatwave and how you -- yes, you! -- can do your bit to reduce the risk of a summer time blackout.
We have learned a lot in the year since South Australia’s lights went out, and have made some useful early reforms. But the energy sector and politicians need to chart a much steadier course in future.
What a year it’s been for fans of energy politics. And 12 months after the blackout, the policy heat is still being generated.
Top contributors
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Democracy Deputy Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Honorary Associate Professor, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, Australian National University
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Research Fellow, National University of Singapore
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Senior Associate, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Health Equity, Stretton Health Equity, School of Public Health, Adelaide University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
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Former Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex
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Professor of International Planning, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
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Energy Fellow, Grattan Institute
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Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Law, Deakin University
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Chair of ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Biotechnology, The University of Queensland