Sophie Vorrath

1 week ago | reneweconomy.com.au | Sophie Vorrath

Some Australian households and businesses can expect to pay between 0.5 per cent and nearly 10 per cent more for their electricity in the 2025-26 financial year, as rising network costs and a volatile wholesale market continue to drive up bills across almost all of the National Electricity Market (NEM).

1 week ago | reneweconomy.com.au | Sophie Vorrath

A Queensland wind farm that was celebrated in December as the first to be approved by the newly elected state government has had its approval reversed, sending a chill through the industry and casting further doubt over the LNP’s stance on renewables and climate.

2 weeks ago | reneweconomy.com.au | Sophie Vorrath

The cost of new transmission line projects have soared by up to 55 per cent over the past two years, leading to a major rethink of how Australia navigates its transition from coal to renewables over the coming decades.

2 weeks ago | onestepoffthegrid.com.au | Sophie Vorrath

When the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate comes into play in July this year, it will be a requirement that all  energy storage systems installed through the scheme are capable of participating in a virtual power plant, or VPP. The idea is that, in the not-too distant future, millions of rooftop solar and battery systems will be able to be aggregated by various third parties – such as retailers – and controlled collectively to offer paid services to the grid.

2 weeks ago | onestepoffthegrid.com.au | Sophie Vorrath |Giles Parkinson

Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s waste panel problem – and how to turn it into a goldmine May 21, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment Smart Energy Council’s Darren Johannesen explains how Australia’s solar “waste” stream is actually a massive reclaimed resources opportunity – but the federal government needs to act fast. Plus, news of the week. You can find previous episodes of Solar Insiders here or wherever you get your podcasts.