The Coalition has attacked the GenCost report that found nuclear power plants would be at least 50% more expensive than solar and wind
The MacIntyre turbines on Queensland’s Southern Downs are a financial windfall for some farmers – but others are feeling left out
The Coalition has no climate policy. But Labor’s positions are undermined by its confused stance on gas and the delay of new environmental laws
The agency’s GenCost analysis says a first nuclear plant for Australia would deliver power ‘no sooner than 2040’ and could cost more than $16bn
Report finds nuclear energy more expensive than renewable alternatives and calculates costs for large-scale reactors for first time
Peter Dutton has suggested Australia should build large-scale nuclear reactors, but CSIRO’s GenCost report shows the price compared to solar and wind
NSW Labor agreement with Origin to keep Eraring plant open for two more years to 2027 leaves environmental groups ‘deeply disappointed’
Propping up Australia’s largest coal-fired power station could deter investments in renewable energy or batteries. And might other operators now coming begging?
Agreement to keep Eraring plant open for two more years to 2027 leaves environmental groups ‘deeply disappointed’
Deal struck with Origin Energy, owner of 2.88-gigawatt Eraring plant near Lake Macquarie, to limit risk of electricity shortages as renewables come online
Report finds nuclear energy more expensive than renewable alternatives and calculates costs for large-scale reactors for first time
States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, market operator says
States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, energy operator says
If we knew the price of power at any time of day, we could stack the deck in our favour. That was the theory, anyway
Critics argue change could lead to people installing smaller solar power systems so they aren’t penalised for exporting excess energy during the day
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