Smart Energy
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Big utilities stall on wind and solar, despite the economics
Most of the major "gen-tailers" in Australia have hit the pause button on renewables, hiding behind Coalition policy. It will likely turn out to be a bad idea.
VEEC submissions grew sharply across May, perhaps due to backlogged supply, or to solar installs hitting a government wall. In NSW, ESC pricing remained stubbournly stable.
SA firm 1414 Degrees seals new to deal test its thermal energy storage solution in a range of agribusiness applications, including with sustainable agri pioneer, Nectar Farms.
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With or without you: Rebutting criticism of AEMC’s demand response proposal
A look at the main criticisms of the AMEC's proposal for a wholesale demand response mechanism – and why we think they are incorrect.
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CEFC looks to energy storage, grid stability, after record spend on renewables
Clean Energy Finance Corp tipped record $1.3bn into renewable energy in FY19, says focus in 2019-20 will be on "important new frontier" of storage and grid stability.
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South Australia says Tesla virtual power plant charging ahead
South Australia says second phase of Tesla virtual power plant going well, and it now looking at third phase which could deliver a 250MW VPP.
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Who is going to manage and control rooftop solar, batteries and electric vehicles?
AEMO and ENA proposed "hybrid" system to monitor and manage distributed energy - rooftop solar, batteries and EVs - and look to the positives of the energy transition.
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Construction starts at Northern Territory’s largest solar farm
Construction commences at 25MW Katherine Solar Farm as Northern Territory begins shift towards target of 50% renewables by 2030.
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New demand response rule to erode market power of generator cartel
Demand response finally allowed in wholesale markets, but like the switch to 5-minute settlements, will be delayed at behest of retailers, while households won't be allowed to play.
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Australia leads global energy disruption, but is it “smart” enough to stay in front?
Morgan Stanley says global transition to a new energy world is gaining momentum, driven by savvy consumers and increasingly cheaper and smarter technology. But can Australia keep up?
