Viva Energy secures MoUs with major international partners for Geelong Energy Hub, which could include solar and battery, green hydrogen and LNG import terminal.
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Yatpool solar farm moves out of queue and onto grid in Victoria
The 106MW Yatpool solar farm, which has spent months waiting to connect to the grid in Victoria, has started sending power to the National Electricity Market.
Wind lowers energy prices, but adds to volatility without firming
UTS study finds increase in wind power is lowering electricity prices, but also leading to higher price volatility.
Bidders circle Tilt Renewables as majority owner Infratil instigates strategic review
ASX-listed Tilt Renewables becomes latest takeover target, with its largest shareholder announcing a review of ownership stake after strong interest.
Wind and solar delays create roller-coaster market for renewables certificates
At the start of 2020 forecasts were predicting the year would end with an LGC surplus in the millions, but current trends mean we could easily wind up with a deficit.
Tough new inverter standards on the way for rooftop solar, batteries and EVs
Strict standards for inverters that control rooftop solar systems, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging are on their way.
Telstra hints at energy retail move, says carbon cuts a matter for companies, not customers
Telstra’s Ben Burge says corporates must take direct responsibility for customer emissions, alludes to Telstra’s plans for a carbon-neutral electricity retailer.
AEMC to review smart meter rules as uptake lags behind expectations
AEMC launches review of smart meter rules, after its last reforms failed to stimulate the market.
Europe can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 at “net-zero cost,” report finds
While Australia’s federal government continues to claim a net-zero emissions target would kill the economy, a major new EU report has found the opposite to be true.
Green hydrogen or green-wash? Industry-led scheme to guarantee origin of supply
Industry bodies seek scheme to guarantee provenance of green hydrogen produced in Australia and prevent “green-washing” in the booming new industry.
