Renewables
WA’s challenge to keep the lights on with more solar and less coal
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s annual review of the power system serving WA’s populous south-west predicted a need for new generation from 2025 and more than 300 megawatts by 2031.
- by Peter Milne
Latest
Energy crisis boosts case for renewables, top policy adviser says
The pressure on the electricity grid highlights the need for a long-term shift away from fossil fuels, the chair of the Energy Security Board says.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
Explainer
Gas
Where did all the power go? What caused the east coast energy crisis?
A combination of forces has sent energy prices soaring. And now there’s talk of blackouts too. How did it come to this?
- by Josh Gordon
BP backs giant $44b green hydrogen project in country’s north-west
One of the energy supermajors taking control is a game-changer for what promises to be one of the world’s largest renewable and green hydrogen energy hubs.
- by Peter Milne
Opinion
Energy
Western Australia’s green dream is underpinned by gas
WA’s move to phase out all but one coal-fired power stations is a daring policy in the state that has been the national laggard on reducing emissions.
- by Gareth Parker
Editorial
Energy
Nuclear option unlikely, but time to have the debate
As the devastating consequences of carbon emissions from fossil fuels are increasingly evident, the promise of a baseload energy source that does not contribute to climate change might seem attractive to some.
- The Herald's View
Pump it up: Queensland unveils hydro power plan to reduce electricity costs
Next week’s Queensland budget will include $43 million to push the construction of Queensland’s first large-scale pumped hydro plant near Gympie that can power 700,000 homes.
- by Tony Moore
Power chiefs, ministers divided over role of gas in clean energy shift
Energy ministers are considering a clean energy transition plan that uses gas-fired power to manage the switch to renewables, but some are ruling out fossil fuels.
- by Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
Opinion
Energy prices
How to keep us cooking with gas: Albanese’s energy dilemma
It’s hard to see the new government finding an answer to its energy challenge without supporting new gas production.
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
Energy
NSW to make single biggest investment in renewable energy
The NSW government has pledged $1.2 billion to help fast-track critical transmission projects to deliver cheaper and more reliable power.
- by Alexandra Smith
Rio Tinto calls on renewables to power Queensland aluminium operations
Australia’s second-largest miner wants to run its three Queensland aluminium assets on wind and solar energy.
- by Lachlan Abbott and Nick Toscano