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Energy bills are set to rise - and rise again. The government’s efforts so far have done very little. Time for a stronger approach.
The world’s solar panels rely on technology pioneered in Australia. Now our researchers are working on ultra-low-cost, high efficiency solar cells.
The impact of oil sanctions on Russia is limited compared to the severe repercussions they have on the global economy and other countries’ abilities to achieve energy security and transition.
Roundtable discussions with leaders from major energy companies reveal a lack of pressure from regulators or investors and a strong belief that fossil fuel use will continue for years to come.
Three ways to support smaller businesses in the current economic downturn.
Privatising electricity assets was thought to be good for taxpayers. But it has made the transition to renewables much harder.
The key to reducing green hydrogen costs in the future lies mainly in technological improvements.
By 2025, factories are on track to churn out enough silicon to produce the equivalent of all installed solar – every year.
It’s great news Origin is walking away from fracking and gas. But other companies are still keen to frack the Beetaloo despite climate and environment concerns.
Air pollution from traffic causes the deaths of thousands of Australians. A swift transition to electric vehicles will save lives – and save households and businesses money in the long run.
Hot rooftops and a looming skills shortage – these are just a few challenges faced by crucial yet undervalued air-conditioning repair people.
Australia is already in the grip of a skills shortage. We’re going to have to solve that before we can start on the big renewables build.
They look like conventional school buses, but electric versions are cleaner, quieter and cheaper to maintain. States, utilities and federal agencies are helping school districts make the switch.
The US is a latecomer to offshore wind development, but President Biden has set big goals for expanding it. The Gulf of Mexico has good conditions and a large offshore energy industry.
Economists discuss current political proposals designed to tackle the cost of living crisis.
East Kalimantan province possesses enormous potential for clean energy.
For centuries, Pacific Islands have been raided by mining interests with little to show for it. Harnessing their enormous green mineral wealth must be done justly.
The new federal government wants to supercharge state renewable targets. But financial headwinds pose real challenges to the rapid rollout.
Without women in strategic positions, renewable energy projects are at risk of being inappropriate, or even failing.
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Professor of Engineering, Australian National University
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Head of Energy, Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
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Professor of Economics, University of Pretoria
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Professor and Director, Victoria Energy Policy Centre, Victoria University
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Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Public Policy, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
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Research Fellow, ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University
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Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
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CEO, Climateworks Centre
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Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics and International Affairs, Penn State
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Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Faculty, Graduate Program on the Environment, Evergreen State College
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Senior Research Fellow, Battery Storage & Grid Integration Program, Australian National University
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Associate Professor of Economics, Griffith University
