AER Archives - Page 3 of 5 - Renew Economy

Coal power hits record low, but Taylor still can’t credit wind and solar for lower electricity prices
Electricity prices fall to five year low, pushed down by record high wind and solar, but still Angus Taylor advocates for a gas-led recovery.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 14, 2020

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Regulator approves grid upgrade that will boost new renewables projects
AER fast-tracks approval for $218M upgrade to NSW-QLD interconnector to strengthen electricity supplies in a post-Liddell grid.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 28, 2020

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Queensland’s CleanCo cleared to sell electricity directly to large users
The Queensland government-owned CleanCo has received approval from the Australian Energy Regulator to provide retail electricity services to large commercial and industrial customers from its growing portfolio of renewables projects. CleanCo applied to the AER for authorisation to sell electricity directly to commercial and industrial customers, as it aims to maximise the value of the […]
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 20, 2020

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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.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 20, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

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.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 8, 2019

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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 renewables.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

Aug 7, 2019

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Markets

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.
Bruce Mountain

Apr 30, 2019

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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.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 14, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

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.
Simon Orme

Nov 13, 2018

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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.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 19, 2018

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Markets

NEG high level design document at a glance
Highlights from the high level NEG document distributed to COAG energy ministers ahead of next Friday’s meeting.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Apr 13, 2018

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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 FCAS markets.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 20, 2018

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