NEWS & INSIGHTS
Environmental investing insights, market analysis, and policy commentary from the EnviroInvest team.
Delays at Kidston: What Australia’s Pumped Hydro Problems Mean for Investors
Repeated delays at Queensland's Kidston Pumped Hydro project highlight Australia's infrastructure challenges, raising questions about energy storage, project delivery and the technologies likely to attract future investment.
The Basics -101 of Renewable Energy
There is a lot of talk on renewable energy, but, “what is it? “
Powering the Machines: Why Data Centres Could Become the Next Big Energy Trade
Data centres are driving a surge in electricity demand. We examine the IEA’s latest findings and what the capital buildout could mean for investors.
Fortescue’s Green Grid: Turning the Pilbara into a Renewable Powerhouse
Fortescue’s Pilbara green grid announcement shows how renewables can cut mining costs, improve energy security and reshape the region’s industrial future.
Grid Dispersal: The Old Energy System Is More Fragile Than We Think
Global conflict is again exposing the fragility of fossil fuel supply chains. Distributed renewable energy systems provide stronger resilience, energy security and growing investment opportunities.
Records Fall, Momentum Builds: What the Latest Clean Energy Data Means for Investors
The Clean Energy Council’s Q4 2025 report shows record renewable and battery commissioning. We examine the key findings, risks and why Australia remains a prime destination for clean energy investment.
Australians are leading the energy transition
Australia’s home battery boom shows how public leadership and government support are accelerating the energy transition, strengthening the grid and creating long-term investment opportunities across renewables and storage.
Curtailment: a growing feature of Australia’s renewable grid
Curtailment is rising across Australia’s renewable grid. This blog explains what it is, why it is happening, the risks it creates, and how investors can position for long term benefit.
Batteries caught in the Queensland planning net
Queensland’s move to subject large battery projects to the same planning regime as wind and solar may slow approvals, deter capital and increase fossil fuel reliance. We unpack what it means for investors.
Queensland’s Energy Roadmap: Implications for Industry, Investors and Households
Queensland’s new Energy Roadmap resets coal timelines and shifts investment priorities. This analysis explores what it means for affordability, reliability, and the investment outlook in a state central to Australia’s energy transition.
The Draft 2026 ISP. What It Is and Why It Matters
AEMO’s Draft 2026 Integrated System Plan outlines Australia’s least cost pathway to a reliable renewable grid. This blog explores the key findings and what they mean for investors.
AEMO’s Transition Plan for System Security - Beyond The Headlines
AEMO’s latest report outlines how to keep the grid stable as coal exits and renewables surge. This blog explains the findings, some key media reactions, and what it means for investors.