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Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids, prepare to phase out pipeline network
Most European utilities have given up on the idea of green hydrogen and are preparing to phase out pipeline networks and invest in battery storage instead.Grass fire at one of Australia’s biggest solar farms forces facility offline, no word yet on damage or cause
Grass fire at one of the country’s biggest solar farms forces shutdown, and an outburst from critics on social media. No cause has been identified yet.
Biggest battery to date on Australia’s main grid officially opened, in time for summer
The largest fully operating battery on Australia’s main grid has been officially opened on budget, with the $1.2 billion project delivered on time and budget.
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Grass fire at one of Australia’s biggest solar farms forces facility offline, no word yet on damage or cause
Grass fire at one of the country’s biggest solar farms forces shutdown, and an outburst from critics on social media. No cause has been identified yet.
Commentary
Don’t rush to raise fixed electricity charges – we need to reform network regulation first
As home solar and battery uptake grows and grid electricity use declines, questions are arising around how networks can recover their costs. Increasing fixed charges is not the answer.
How solar and big batteries are shaping a new global gas market reality – and what it means for Australia
Gas power’s business model is disappearing. Solar has cut into daytime operation. Batteries are starting to take the rest. And that’s bad news for Australian LNG.
Policy & Planning
Giant 50 kWh systems eat up Cheaper Home Batteries budget, as changes to rebate look likely
Australia’s home battery rebate being eaten up by systems sized at 50 kWh and above, new data shows, amid rumours that changes to the policy’s settings are afoot.
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