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Craig Blanch
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  • NSW networks should lead way into solar, storage micro grids

    NSW networks should lead way into solar, storage micro grids

    NSW should focus on restructuring its electricity business rather than trying to sell an old business model.
    Craig Blanch
    Jul 29, 2014
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  • Sale of NSW energy networks: Is this a lemon?

    Sale of NSW energy networks: Is this a lemon?

    Sale of NSW electricity network needs to take into account growing take-up of solar, and the arrival of battery storage.
    Craig Blanch
    Jun 10, 2014
    12
  • Next step for solar industry: leases for solar plus storage

    Next step for solar industry: leases for solar plus storage

    Leasing packages that combine storage with solar will appeal to Australian households, providing an opportunity to manage consumption and provide certainty over bills.
    Craig Blanch
    Apr 22, 2014
    1
  • Solar plus storage should be centrepiece of booming western Sydney

    Solar plus storage should be centrepiece of booming western Sydney

    New suburbs and housing estates in western Sydney should have solar plus storage at the core of energy supply. That will save costs for everyone.
    Craig Blanch
    Apr 10, 2014
    3
  • NSW expresses interest in battery storage leases for solar

    NSW expresses interest in battery storage leases for solar

    NSW government faces challenges as it responds to community support for rooftop solar, which is why it is taking interest in battery storage leases.
    Craig Blanch
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
  • People power will force utilities to get serious about battery storage

    People power will force utilities to get serious about battery storage

    Utilities need to get serious about battery storage for solar, or risk losing their solar customers.
    Craig Blanch
    Oct 2, 2013
    6
  • Hidden cost of rooftop solar: Who should pay for maintenance?

    Hidden cost of rooftop solar: Who should pay for maintenance?

    If rooftop solar is part of the infrastructure to generate and distribute electricity, who should paid for maintenance – the home owner or network operator?
    Craig Blanch
    Aug 26, 2013
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