Why Climate Risk Equals Energy Risk: Insights from Australia’s National Climate Risk Assessment
Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment doesn’t just describe hotter days or bigger storms. It maps how climate change will strain the infrastructure networks that keep the country running – energy, transport, supply chains, telecommunications, water, and housing. By 2050, the climate risk to this system will climb from low–moderate today to high–very high, with […]
Can Yallourn Hold On Until 2028?
The Coal Giant on Shaky Legs Yallourn Power Station has been keeping Victoria’s lights on for nearly a century. At its peak, six units pumped out coal-fired power from the Latrobe Valley. Today, just four remain, delivering around 22% of Victoria’s electricity and 8% of the NEM. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Yallourn isn’t the […]
Ambition vs Reality: The Collision Course Between Energy Demand & Climate Policy
Australia is charging toward a net zero future – at least on paper. Emissions reduction targets are rising, coal closures are locked in, and governments are betting big on renewables. But there’s a growing disconnect: while climate policy pushes for rapid decarbonisation, real-world energy demand is accelerating in the opposite direction. This is the tension […]
Spain’s Wake-Up Call on Energy Resilience
This week, a major blackout swept across Spain, parts of Portugal, and southern France, cutting power to homes, hospitals, transport, and businesses. The outage was linked to a sudden shift in atmospheric conditions that triggered faults across the grid. In response, the Spanish government declared a state of emergency to fast-track restoration efforts and coordinate […]