AEMO Archives - Page 16 of 24 - Renew Economy

AEMC sees no market gaming, but says batteries will lower prices
Energy rule-maker says market gaming “not an issue”, but says Tesla and other batteries will be able to use re-bidding practice to lower prices, rather than inflate them, and are already doing so.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 12, 2018

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Storage

Home battery register in the works, as rule-maker gives AEMO the nod
Australian Energy Market Commission makes final rule for AEMO to establish register of distributed energy resources in the NEM, including small-scale battery storage systems and rooftop solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 13, 2018

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Renewables

Intervention in South Australia jumps as gas shuts down
AEMO says it had to intervene more than 60% of time in April/May, mostly because gas generators were absent due to repairs.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 15, 2018

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CoAG takes major step forward on renewables, despite NEG standoff
Amid stand-off over the NEG, state and federal ministers took a major step forward on renewables integration by deciding to take action on AEMO’s 20-year blueprint, and got enthusiastic about Alan Finkel’s big ideas for renewable hydrogen.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 13, 2018

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Solar

Networks, grid operators seek more consultation on solar “orchestration” plan
Industry and consumers have more time to weigh in on how best to “integrate” rooftop solar and battery storage, after a huge response to a consultation paper by AEMO and the ENA.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 20, 2018

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Commentary

Gupta’s grand solar plans in South Australia get network tick
AEMO says two South Australian regions could add 2GW of renewables without any transmission upgrades, and suggests Roxby Downs could emerge as major solar energy region.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 18, 2018

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Solar

Rooftop solar may overtake coal by 2040, and save billions
Rooftop solar on Australian homes and businesses could account for 22 per cent of national demand and overtake the combined output of black and brown coal at that time.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 18, 2018

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Storage

Should NSW coal be replaced by South Australia wind and solar?
ElectraNet proposes new link from S.A. that it says will unlock more low-cost renewable energy sources, reduce reliance on expensive gas, and help fill the gap caused by the retirement of more coal generators in NSW.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 2, 2018

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Renewables

Record renewables roll-out eases gas crisis, says AEMO
AEMO says record rollout of wind and solar has eased the dependence on gas, freeing up more supplies and reducing prices.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 22, 2018

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AEMO sees rooftop solar trebling in 10 years, batteries rising 10-fold
AEMO sees rooftop solar and battery storage uptake surging in WA, but grid to remain stable even as fossil fuel plants retire. EV forecasts vary widely.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 15, 2018

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Coal

NSW grid struggles as coal goes missing after bad trips
AEMO issues lack of reserve warnings in NSW on five consecutive days as coal units fail and prices soar to market cap.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 8, 2018

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Markets

Wind and solar farms face tough new connection hurdles
Rule changes proposed by AEMO in response to the grid’s rapid transition to renewables have sparked vigorous debate about what precautions are necessary, and what are just “gold plating” generation assets.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 6, 2018

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