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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 06 > how-a-wind-and-battery-hybrid-could-replace-a-coal-plant-and-outperform-it-at-almost-every-level

Hybrid wind and solar power plants are the next step for Australia

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (974+ words) A wind and battery hybrid could replace a coal plant " and outperform it at almost every level. Then next step for Australia is to create fully integrated renewable generation systems. Hybrid wind and battery projects could cover off almost all…...

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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 05 > australia-rockets-to-third-largest-big-battery-market-in-world-but-solar-and-wind-hit-decade-low

A breakthrough year for batteries in Australia but solar and wind lag

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (897+ words) Australia is now the third-largest utility-scale battery market in the world, behind China and the US, but structural barriers are impeding i__nvestment in big solar and wind projects. The Clean Energy Council's Clean Energy Australia 2026 report, published 26 May 2026, details a "breakthrough…...

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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 05 > budget-2026-clean-energy-spending-grows-but-gas-giants-still-avoid-reform

Budget 2026: Clean energy spending grows but gas giants still avoid reform

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (218+ words) The federal budget increases investment in emissions reduction, batteries and clean energy infrastructure, but leaves major fossil fuel tax concessions and gas industry profits largely untouched. The Federal Budget looks to be a well-crafted effort at trying to balance multiple…...

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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 05 > one-nation-now-represents-two-of-australias-best-wind-and-solar-regions-and-they-think-its-a-scam

One Nation now represents two of Australia's best wind and solar regions

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (682+ words) One Nation's victory in Farrer places the party at the centre of major renewable energy and transmission projects in regional New South Wales, despite its strong opposition to the clean energy transition. One Nation's win in Farrer has put the…...

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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 04 > high-fuel-prices-are-accelerating-interest-in-electric-vehicles

High fuel prices are accelerating interest in electric vehicles

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (751+ words) April 7, 2026 " " " " " Rising fuel prices are driving renewed interest in electric vehicles in Australia. While enthusiasm often spikes during crises, each surge leaves a lasting shift in consumer behaviour. The US military action in Iran may have an unintended secondary effect…...

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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 03 > the-solar-revolution-is-here-but-its-not-moving-fast-enough

The solar revolution is here " but it's not moving fast enough

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (640+ words) March 30, 2026 " " " " " Solar and battery technology are rapidly reshaping energy systems, but policy, infrastructure and community incentives will determine how far and how fast the transition goes. The invention, development and commercialisation of solar energy must go down as the leading…...

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