AEMO Archives - Page 4 of 22 - Renew Economy

Battery

Household batteries are now being marshalled to deliver very fast response to grid security issues
Although distributed energy resources are expected to be able to play in the new very fast frequency control market, it wasn’t easy hooking them in.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 4, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Don’t stop now: Forrest’s Squadron urges speedy green switch as ISP signals end of baseload
Squadron Energy says AEMO’s plan for the national grid reinforces the need to roll out new solar and wind capacity “at speed” – and the huge risks if we don’t.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2024

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Policy & Planning

AEMO sounds alarm as unplanned gas outage collides with winter coal snap, drought
Australian Energy Market Operator warns of potential gas shortfalls, as increased demand and troubles at a major gas processing plant combine to limit supply of the fossil fuel.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 21, 2024

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Storage

Big battery connection “squads” to the rescue as NSW scrambles to fill grid reliability gaps
NSW hopes funding for more hands on deck, including dedicated squads of engineers, will help Transgrid and AEMO to fast-track the connection of big batteries in the state.
Sophie Vorrath

May 22, 2024

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Solar

Howdy neighbour! First-timer wants to plant huge renewable hub next to existing solar project
Real estate investor proposes first stage of a giant renewable hub south of Townsville, next to an existing solar farm with similar aspirations.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 29, 2024

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Renewables

Marginal loss factor rules undermining urgent renewables growth, investors warn
Australia’s biggest group of clean energy investors calls for urgent review after release of final calculations on wind and solar generator ratings.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 2, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Bowen seeks $14 million to help AEMO fight cyber crime on grid
Federal energy minister calls for rule change to bring cyber security into the remit of the Australian Energy Market Operator, as a core part of its role keeping of keeping the lights on.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 22, 2024

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Policy & Planning

AEMO issues another gas shortage warning, but analysts question why
Complete with the “perennial forecast of shortfalls,” AEMO’s latest Gas Statement of Opportunities has analysts scratching their heads on why the market operator sees gas power demand soaring in 2040.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 21, 2024

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Grid demand records smashed as W.A. becomes hottest place on planet
Western Australia’s main grid has smashed its operational demand record as parts of the state became the hottest place on the planet over the weekend.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2024

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Policy & Planning

AEMO says wind farm responded “as designed” in Victoria storms as conservatives pile into renewables
Market operator says wind farms worked “as designed” in Victoria storms, but Murdoch media leading extraordinary attack on renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2024

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Policy & Planning

AGL and AEMO search for answers on Loy Yang outage, but “woke” energy not to blame
It will likely take some time to fully understand the events after an intense storm tore down at least six transmission towers in Victoria. But one thing is for sure – it was not the fault of “woke” renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 14, 2024

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Renewables

December was bumper month for wind, solar and battery approvals, but still not fast enough
December was a bumper month for new connection approvals for wind, solar and storage, but they are still not getting on to the grid quickly enough.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 31, 2024

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