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Market operator explains why the lights won’t go out with wind, solar and storage
The federal Coalition insists the lights will go out in transition to wind and solar. AEMO has now released a video explaining why they won’t, following CSIRO’s defence of science.
Giles Parkinson
Mar 20, 2024
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Policy & Planning
How new wind, solar and batteries would keep lights on in NSW heatwave, even without Eraring
Would the NSW grid have fallen short if last week’s record demand occurred after Eraring closure? New analysis says no, if current wind, solar and battery projects delivered on time.
Giles Parkinson
Mar 8, 2024
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Renewables
South Australia enjoyed 82 pct wind and solar for entire December quarter. So it can be done
South Australia reached a record average of 82% renewables in the December quarter, establishing a stunning blueprint for the way the entire Australia grid could reach the federal government’s current national target for 2030.
Giles Parkinson
Feb 12, 2024
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Renewables
December was bumper month for wind, solar and battery approvals, but still not fast enough
December was a bumper month for new connection approvals for wind, solar and storage, but they are still not getting on to the grid quickly enough.
Giles Parkinson
Jan 31, 2024
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Coal
NSW reboots and streamlines access rights to help wind and solar secure space on the grid
NSW reboots and streamlines access rights for new wind, solar and storage projects to ensure that first renewable energy zone is delivered on time to allow more coal exits.
Giles Parkinson
Jan 21, 2024
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Solar
Solar farms face “large, unpredictable” revenue swings as marginal loss factors strike again
Clean Energy Investor Group warns solar projects in parts of NSW and Victoria face big hits to revenue, as “old issues around MLFs come back to haunt the industry.”
Sophie Vorrath
Jan 19, 2024
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Coal
Mind the gap: Will Penny Sharpe use her new powers to force Eraring to stay open?
Penny Sharpe has given herself new powers to force the Eraring coal plant to stay open. Will she use them? AEMO’s latest energy security report says there might be a gap, but maybe not.
Giles Parkinson
Dec 21, 2023
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Utilities
New player in battery storage market cuts its teeth with first Australian connection deal
US-based Powin obtains its first GPS connection agreement for a battery project in Australia – no mean feat for suppliers not used to the strict local requirements.
Giles Parkinson
Dec 20, 2023
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Coal
CSIRO says wind and solar much cheaper than nuclear, even with added integration costs
CSIRO’s GenCost report updated to include near term transmission costs for wind and solar, and finds that the case for nuclear has been blown out of the water by the collapse of US SMR project.
Giles Parkinson
Dec 20, 2023
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Gas
Newest peaking gas plant fires up for first time: At least it’s connected to a pipeline
EnergyAustralia fires up country’s newest peaking gas generator for first time. It won’t likely be needed often, but at least it is connected to a pipeline.
Giles Parkinson
Dec 19, 2023
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