Dispatch problems identified by regulator are really short term issues, or ones that can be better managed via market arrangements rather than regulation.
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Merryn York named acting chair of AEMC, women now lead all main energy bodies
Former Powerlink CEO Merryn York named as acting chair of Australian Energy Market Commission, meaning all four of country’s main regulatory bodies now led by women.
AEMO hails “major step forward” as it registers biggest solar farm in West Murray
AEMO says registration of biggest solar farm in West Murray region a major step forward for local grid.
Will rooftop solar blow up your kettle? No, but your local network just might
ESB admits voltage issues a legacy of networks accommodating huge influx of air conditioners, and it’s wrong to blame rooftop PV for blowing up your kettle.
Nearly 95,000 customers lose power over cascading gas generator failures
Nearly 95,000 customers lost power, some for up to four hours, when a gas power station tripped and caused a cascade of failures at other gas units. Who knew?
How Australia’s energy transition might trip over the wires
It is time to consider the community and social factors underpinning a non-optional critical component of Australia’s energy transition.
Energy regulator considers options to control output of wind and solar farms
Will wind and solar farms lose their “semi-scheduled” status? New software that allows them to dodge negative prices is taking away capacity. And the grid operator is not pleased.
Albanese ducks and weaves on targets as he seeks energy deal with Morrison
Albanese rules in CCS, rules out nuclear, and indicates compromise on targets as he seeks energy and climate deal with Morrison.
Big utilities split over delays to key reform that backs battery storage
Two big utilities that operate big batteries – EnergyAustralia and AGL – split from peers and argue against proposed delays to five-minute settlement period.
Tesla says energy market reform must be accelerated in Australia, not delayed
Tesla argues for energy market reforms to be accelerated as Australia’s big energy incumbents call for delays.
