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Baffled by baseload? Dumbfounded by dispatchables? Here’s a glossary of the energy debate
The energy debate in Australia is making daily headlines. This glossary of the energy debate is our attempt to decipher the language behind the debate in simple terms.
More coal doesn’t equal more peak power
We need to remember that baseload coal power stations won't help cope with peak demand – the issue that will determine whether people in elevators are trapped by a sudden blackout, per Barnaby Joyce.
Time for pragmatism, not panic, for the electricity market
The energy market operator has warned of possible future electricity shortages – but only if everything stays frozen as it is now.
The day Australia was put on blackout alert
The energy market operator has released a report on the state of Australia's electricity system. It couldn't be blunter if it tried: the market has failed.
FactCheck Q&A: is coal still cheaper than renewables as an energy source?
On Q&A, an audience member said renewable energy is 'now cheaper than coal'. Senator Matt Canavan disagreed, saying renewables are not 'at the moment, cheaper than coal'. Let's look at the numbers.
South Africa’s economic recovery plan has a bit of everything - but no vision
South Africa's 14 point plan to achieve economic recovery lacks detail and vision of how the country is going to get itself out the prevailing economic crisis.
Maputo’s residents can now use gas. But dropping charcoal is proving hard
Gas is cheaper, but charcoal continues to be the fuel of choice for most households in Mozambique's capital.
The National Electricity Market has served its purpose – it’s time to move on
The idea that Australia's national electricity market is either useful or feasible has simply passed.
Memo to COAG: Australia is already awash with gas
Australia has enough gas reserves to supply the next 25 years' demand. Federal pressure to lift state bans on onshore gas development is pointless, risky – and won't bring prices down.
Bugging out: How we’ll feed ourselves in 2167
Climate change, insects and urban farm towers are a few things that will change how and what we eat in the future.
India’s caste system extends to uneven access to cooking fuel and electricity
People from the lowest castes and 'scheduled tribes' are less likely to have electricity and clean gas, even compared to equally poor people from other castes.
‘Energy Brexit’: What are the consequences on both sides of the Channel?
A year after Brexit, experts from the Grenoble École de Management and the Centre for European Economic Research look at what impacts the UK's leaving the EU could have on energy prices and security.
Energy fuels Star Trek economy
Canada's economy faces a radical shift as abundant energy and resources could propel the country toward a Star Trek future.
Politics podcast: Josh Frydenberg, George Christensen and Mark Butler on the Finkel review
Politics podcast: Josh Frydenberg, George Christensen and Mark Butler on the Finkel review.
It's clear that reaching an outcome on energy policy which brings the certainty business needs to invest will be a hard slog for Malcolm Turnbull.
Energy solutions but weak on climate – experts react to the Finkel Review
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel has attempted to address the energy 'trilemma': electricity that's cheap, reliable and low-emissions. Has he succeeded? Our expert panel weighs in.
Australia can’t lose in the global race for cheaper, cleaner energy
A new report from CSIRO outlines four pathways for Australia to hit our Paris climate targets, and get cheaper energy at the same time.
Managing demand can save two power stations’ worth of energy at peak times
Better energy management could reduce peak demand by the equivalent of two Hazelwood power stations. It's time to get serious about demand response solutions to our energy crisis.
Resistance to hydropower is evaporating as science takes centre stage
Dams are once again being recognised as important key contributors to a prosperous and sustainable future.
Explainer: why we should be turning waste into fuel
A recycling company has received tens of millions from the federal government to develop solid waste fuel. This fuel reduces landfill, shrinks our carbon footprint and protects the environment.
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