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Sophie Vorrath
Verified
Deputy Editor, RenewEconomy
Melbourne
Beats
Novelty , Health, Multicultural And Indigenous Affairs , Sport, News And Current Affairs, Human Interest
Content
By Sophie Vorrath Verified| One Step Off The Grid@ A ground-breaking trial seeking to crack the riddle of how to manage huge amounts of rooftop solar generation without hitting the big solar switch-off button, or hitting customers with a sun tax, has been doubled in size. Engie says its retail electricity business in South Australia has been given the all-clear by SA Power Networks (SAPN) to expand its flexible exports offering from 50 to 100 customers, over the 12-month trial.
By Sophie Vorrath Verified| TheDriven@ Andrew Forrest’s iron ore giant Fortescue Metals continues to put its money where its mouth is on decarbonisation, this week signing a $A350 million deal to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing diesel-powered kit.
By Sophie Vorrath Verified| One Step Off The Grid@ A ground-breaking trial seeking to crack the riddle of how to manage huge amounts of rooftop solar generation without hitting the big solar switch-off button, or hitting customers with a sun tax, has been doubled in size. Engie says its retail electricity business in South Australia has been given the all-clear by SA Power Networks (SAPN) to expand its flexible exports offering from 50 to 100 customers, over the 12-month trial.
Company Info
RenewEconomy
Renew Economy, also known as RenewEconomy.com.au, is a prominent Australian online publication dedicated to the green energy transition. Founded in 2012 by journalist Giles Parkinson, the platform has established itself as a key source for clean energy news, analysis, and insights into climate policy. It attracts a diverse audience, including industry professionals, policymakers, and individuals interested in low-carbon initiatives. The publication offers a range of services, including a daily newsletter with over 22,000 subscribers and a variety of web content featuring articles and reports on clean energy developments and climate policies. Renew Economy also operates additional websites like The Driven, which focuses on electric vehicles, and One Step Off The Grid, providing resources for renewable energy and sustainable living. With over 24.5 million unique page views in 2024, Renew Economy has a significant impact both in Australia and internationally, appealing to those engaged in the clean energy sector.
Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Founded: 2012