Energy transition

Australians have had a love affair with rooftop solar for the past decade, but little thought has been spared on how to deal with disused panels.

The former RBA deputy governor thinks Australia can play a big role in helping the world decarbonise, but admits it means rates will be likely be higher for longer.

Preventing vast stockpiles of lithium batteries going to landfill goes beyond environmental concerns. Recycling them can help defray looming critical minerals shortages.

Energy Minister Penny Sharpe insists the state's reluctance to move on from coal power and residential gas does not mean it will fall behind in the race to net zero.

Brookfield is pulling out all stops in its quest to acquire Origin Energy — a sweetened deal and a Plan B to make it easier to seal the deal without major shareholder AustralianSuper.

In a wide-ranging interview, the Atlassian founder discusses his investments in AGL and SunCable and the problem with Australia's energy policy tribalism.

Zero emissions hydrogen has the potential to supplant oil and gas as the fuel of the future — but there are major hurdles to overcome.

Nanuk Asset Management CIO Thomas King has laid out 12 key areas of growth for climate investors during the energy transition.

A High Court of Australia decision that a distance-based charge on electric vehicles in the state of Victoria is invalid threatens similar plans across the country.

With the world racing to decarbonise steelmaking, Australia could play a leading role – and even reignite onshore manufacturing. But the window of opportunity is narrowing.

Our biggest and most iconic companies are fleeing coal. But, unafraid of controversy, a wave of smaller players have moved in to chase outsize returns from the unloved sector.

Uber drivers in Australia are switching to EVs at an electrifying pace - prompting the company to urge the government to assist with the rollout of charging stations.

The ACCC has approved Brookfield's Origin takeover, saying its plans to decarbonise the company outweigh competition concerns in a landmark ruling.

Australia's EV market is growing fast, and so is the infrastructure surrounding it.

The ACCC's expected decision on Brookfield's $18.7b takeover of Origin Energy next week will force some tough decisions on the Canadian bidder - whichever way it goes.

Morrison & Co quietly began investing in infrastructure in New Zealand in the 1980s before it was a thing. Now it has renewable portfolio companies in every continent.

Nuveen doesn't forsake ESG goals for performance, targeting a 25% return on most investments with a particular focus on inequality and climate change.

Moves by the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) to refinance US$2 billion in debt will test Australian, European and Japanese banks' ESG policies.

As the state government prepares to negotiate with Eraring's owner Origin Energy to keep the plant open, experts are urging it to consider alternatives.

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has quietly become one of the country's most powerful investment institutions.

Companies are up to their necks dealing with decarbonisation. Now there is a new race - the nature-positive movement.

Australia needs to roll out 10,000km of new transmission lines to meet its renewable energy targets. But the rollout is encountering resistance from farmers and community groups.