Associate Professor, Griffith University
Energy expert passionate about helping industry and government transition to a clean energy future.
Joel has worked in the electricity industry for over a decade, helping wind, solar, and battery projects achieve financial close, as well as helping design major policies such as the Victorian and Queensland Renewable Energy Targets.
At Griffith University, Joel focuses on the overlap between the technical and economic challenges associated with the transition.
Farewell Liddell: what to expect when Australia's oldest coal plant closes
Apr 13, 2023 15:12 pm UTC| Business
After more than five decades, the last operating units of the Liddell coal-fired power station will close this month. The stations owner, AGL, is Australias largest carbon polluter. Liddells closure will reduce the...
Mar 21, 2022 12:39 pm UTC| Economy
Russias invasion of Ukraine is happening half a planet away from Australia. But the ripple effects are plain to see at every petrol station and, potentially soon, your electricity bill. As a result of the invasion...
The Texas deep freeze left the state in crisis. Here are 3 lessons for Australia
Feb 26, 2021 14:46 pm UTC| Nature
The US state of Texas has this month experienced some of its coldest weather on record. Houston recorded a temperature of -10.6℃, which is around 20℃ below average. And Dallas-Fort Worth recorded its lowest-ever...
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