Queensland scales back Copperstring, but says this is where big wind and solar may be built. It also flags renewable micro-grids to power big new mines.

Liberal leader Sussan Ley’s vote for the endangered Australasian Bittern raises eyebrows given her record on coal and climate policies.

Queensland LNP scraps coal closure timelines, delays Borumba pumped hydro, scales back Copperstring link, supports gas and offers tiny morsel to renewables.

Powerlink CEO Paul Simshauser on managing the closure of Queensland’s biggest coal generator, the role of transmission as prices double, and batteries vs syncons.

Big super funds are Australia’s most powerful investors, but have no guiding value on the cost of carbon – an anomaly that must be fixed. Here’s how.

South Australia projects likely to be the first to break wind finance drought in coming months, while next CIS tender will exclude solar battery hybrids in Victoria.

IPC approves giant four-hour battery in just 24 days after long distance objectors forced referral of project that had little local opposition.

Proposed 20-turbine wind project near Augusta seeks EPA approval, but has sparked a number of concerns, and memories of the impact of a BHP mine.

Spanish energy giant is prioritising network investments in the UK and the US over the next two years, but in Australia the near term is all about batteries.

Australian researchers suggest a certification process and a digital passport could allow rooftop solar panels to be reused rather than recycled.

Watt firmly opposed assessing climate harms under the EPBC Act when questioned by senators. Environmental groups and the Greens had requested a climate trigger, but Watt indicated it was unlikely from ...

Queensland LNP is about to deliver its new energy strategy. It has promised to scrap renewable targets but state consumers – both big and small – love the technology.