Tom Butler, Author at Renew Economy

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Customers missing out as rule changes miss the point on inertia
Something is fundamentally wrong in the NEM. Frequency control costs have risen dramatically, but the quality of the service has dived.
Tom Butler

Sep 22, 2017

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Commentary

Managing frequency in a modern electricity system
Those who advocate for the status quo because of the inertia provided by synchronous generators should be aware that these technologies are far from perfect.
Tom Butler

May 18, 2017

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Reaction to SA storms shows why Aussies are switching off politics
Politicians and others were fast to use SA storms as an opportunity to pin the situation on renewable energy, before anyone even knew what had happened.
Tom Butler

Sep 30, 2016

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Nothing accidental about South Australia’s shift to clean energy
It’s no accident that the South Australian economy has been reaping the benefits of massive investment in renewable power such as solar and wind.
Tom Butler

Apr 7, 2016

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