The current structure and governance of the electricity market in Australia is not fit for purpose to meet known and unknown challenges.
Resource Efficiency
Zero carbon infrastructure the focus of major new Australian study
ClimateWorks, ASBEC and ISCA team up to release issues paper that aims to develop a vision for infrastructure under a zero carbon world.
South Australia looks to back-up diesel generators to clip demand peaks
Enel X to lead trial to encourage businesses to switch on rarely-used emergency diesel generators at times of high demand, earning revenue and clipping peaks.
Scaled perovskite solar modules pass three critical tests
Solar research agency Solliance have taken a critical step forward for the highly efficient solar technology as it moves towards commercial delivery and application.
Consumers don’t value grid reliability quite as much as they used to
Consumers have put a lower value on reliability than they did five years ago, a key input into how much should be invested in networks, emergency reserves, and in the new market design.
We’re not just shifting to a low carbon energy future
Powerful trends associated with low carbon economy are reframing work, business, politics and daily life.
Solar steel production research scoops national innovation prize
Research that promises to halve the greenhouse gas emissions of steel-making by using heat from concentrated solar power wins 2019 AMP Amplify Ignite competition.
AEMC delays demand response mechanism ruling, concedes participation should be expanded
AEMC delays final decision on demand response mechanism but acknowledges both large and small energy users should participate in a ‘two-way’ energy market.
Lendlease says construction sites are “carbon neutral”, now for the concrete
Lendlease says its operations at construction sites are now carbon neutral, but the bigger challenge is for building supplies, including concrete.
Australia fails on Sustainable Developent Goals, will miss targets and benefits
UNSW research shows Australia is missing opportunities for sustainable growth by failing to meet Sustainable Development Goals.
