In the annals of modern technology, few inventions have had as profound an impact as the lithium battery. What began as a fragile, experimental concept in university labs has evolved into the beating heart of the energy transition, electrifying our … Continued
This post builds on themes from my earlier blogs: The Energy Revolution Won’t Wait for Baseload’s Obituary and Nuclear vs Renewables: Australia’s Energy Future, which explore how outdated baseload thinking and nuclear distractions are holding back Australia’s clean energy progress. … Continued
For 10,000 years, civilization has followed the same pattern: burn something to survive. Wood, coal, oil, gas—all variations of the same story. Dig, burn, repeat. Entire economies built on combustion. Every year, we extract 15 billion tonnes of fossil fuels … Continued
Funded by fossil fuel lobbyists and amplified by legacy auto allies, disinformation campaigns aim to delay the clean energy transition by equating it with fossil fuels. These efforts exploit complexity and cherry-picked data to confuse the public and undermine progress. … Continued
Coal was the crucible of empire—black stone turned kinetic force. It summoned steam from silence, turned gears of industry, and pulled steel arteries across continents. From the belching stacks of Birmingham to the blast furnaces of Wuhan, coal was the … Continued
Introduction Before we begin, let me be clear: I’m not a China shill, nor am I under any illusions about the complexity of geopolitics or national interests. I was momentarily optimistic with the announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), … Continued
Wind power is the second fastest-growing energy source in the world after solar, and already the second-largest destination for clean-energy investment in Europe and China. Globally, 2024 was a record year: 117 GW installed, pushing capacity past 1.1 TW. China … Continued
Donald Trump’s return to tariff politics isn’t just about trade—it’s about ideology. By shielding America’s declining fossil fuel industry and blocking access to cheaper, cleaner technology, his administration is attempting to rewind the clock on the energy transition. But in … Continued
In Kyiv, a Nissan Leaf hums quietly, powering a ventilator as missiles fall — proof EVs are more than just transport. From war-torn Ukraine to disaster-stricken Australia and the U.S., they’re proving to be mobile lifelines — powerbanks for resilience. … Continued
The energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift over the past two decades, with solar, wind, and battery storage seeing dramatic cost reductions, while nuclear and LNG face stagnation and volatility. In Australia, the debate over nuclear versus renewables and … Continued