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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
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Module manufacturer Tindo Solar prepares move into ‘solar rental’ market
Australia's only solar panel manufacturer applies for regulatory approval to offer "solar rental" services to homes and small businesses.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Governments Renewables Solar Wind
Is regulator’s parting power play against wind farms just a political stunt?
Regulator's accusations against wind farm operators is directly contradicted by AEMO. Market is stunned by court action and wondering what is going on.
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AER sues four wind farm companies over South Australian blackout
Regulator takes four wind farm companies to court over their role in SA blackout in 2016, in a hotly disputed technical case that will unleash more political fury over...
Markets News & Commentary Smart Energy Utilities
Regulator’s ruling on default market offers might not lower prices
Some customers may see some bill reductions, but the Australian Energy Regulator's decision on DMOs is unlikely to take the political heat out of electricity prices.
Markets News & Commentary Renewables Smart Energy
AER updates RIT-T guidelines to look beyond poles and wires for network upgrades
AER announced changes to RIT-T making it more robust, efficient and timely, and more aligned wth AEMO’s Integrated System Plan and keeping customer power costs down.
Other Good Stuff Utilities
Is the Australian Energy Council in a parallel universe on network regulation?
The Australian Energy Council, which represents electricity generators and retailers, seems to be in a state of blissful ignorance on how Australian networks are actually regulated.
Australian Federal Government Governments
Do consumers want to pay reliability premium in era of rooftop solar and storage?
What is the cost, or value, of power outages? It may come down to whether you like cooking or not. The energy regulator is trying to find out. Seriously.
Highlights from the high level NEG document distributed to COAG energy ministers ahead of next Friday’s meeting.
Australian Federal Government Governments News & Commentary Storage
Regulator cites Loy Yang B coal unit failure for price surge in January
Coal plant trip and low wind conditions provide perfect opportunity for gas generators to send prices sky-rocketing in January, but at least Tesla big battery kept them honest in...
Australian Federal Government Coal Featured Governments
Energy regulator smashes illusion of “cheap” coal power in NSW
AER report absolves big generators of predatory bidding during demand peaks, but they hardly need to: The cost of "baseload" coal supply in NSW has jumped so high that...
