AEMC Archives - Page 5 of 11 - Renew Economy

AEMC says rooftop solar export charge “optional” in bid to calm fears
AEMC seeks to calm fears over proposed solar export charges, but not everyone is convinced it will leave solar owners better off.
Michael Mazengarb

May 21, 2021

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Facts matter, and so does the size of tariffs proposed for solar export tax
The AEMC continues to ignore the evidence that fixing the solar export problem (whatever it may be) involves trivial amounts of expenditure.
Bruce Mountain

Apr 29, 2021

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Renewables

Transmission should be generators’ business, if only market bodies allowed it
Rules and regulations that are relics of last century’s energy grid are getting in the way of infrastructure that could deliver new renewable generation into the system.
Craig Memery

Apr 13, 2021

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Major transmission projects in doubt after AEMC refuses rule change
Major transmission upgrades, including new link to South Australia and renewable energy zones in NSW, now in doubt after AEMC refuses rule change request.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 8, 2021

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Renewables

Where is proof that rooftop solar is being subsidised by non-solar households?
One of the key arguments used to justify the introduction of a solar export charge is that rooftop solar households are being subsidised by others. But does this stack up?
Bruce Mountain

Mar 26, 2021

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Solar

Is rooftop solar really causing a network bottleneck?
Has the AEMC been gullible in accepting frivolous claims about bottlenecks associated with the connection of rooftop solar?
Bruce Mountain

Mar 25, 2021

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AEMC signs off on rules to prevent wind and solar plants deliberately cutting output
AEMC signs off on new rules to prevent wind and solar projects deliberately turning down their output to avoid low or negative electricity prices.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 15, 2021

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Big Energy wants to bring small wind and solar generators to heel
AEMC seeks more time to consider ‘complexities’ of a call from large energy incumbents to force smaller generators to play by the same energy market rules.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 15, 2021

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AEMO prepares for negative NEM demand with request for new rules
With periods of negative electricity demand expected as early as next year, AEMO seeks urgent rule changes to prevent settlement systems falling over.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 11, 2021

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AEMC fast-tracks new rules for identifying electricity system risks
AEMC to fast-track assessment of new rules requiring energy regulators to undertake annual reviews of energy system security risks.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 15, 2021

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Three years after Tesla big battery, Australia still trying to figure out rules for battery storage
The AEMC seeks feedback on new energy market participant categories, as regulators work to catch up with the surging role of energy storage.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 18, 2020

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AEMC delays key system strength reforms by another four months
AEMC pushes back the deadline for draft system strength reforms, saying more time is needed to work through the complexities.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 10, 2020

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