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Battery

Ausgrid seeks thousands of NSW homes to join expanded virtual power plant
After a successful phase one, Ausgrid launches second phase of household battery-based virtual power plant, with two new “aggregator” partners – ShineHub and Evergen.
Sophie Vorrath

May 29, 2020

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Storage

Ausgrid completes VPP trial, plans to do more as it heads to digital future
Ausgrid looks it expand virtual power plant after succesful first trial, embracing AEMC’s vision of a digital future for energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 18, 2019

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Smart Energy

Ausgrid seeks to expand virtual power plant to cut back on network costs
Network operator Ausgrid seeking proposals to expand its virtual power plant, targeting the estimated 5,000 batteries within its network and help defray investment costs.
Michael Mazengarb

May 22, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Ausgrid and Reposit unveil 1MW virtual power plant
Ausgrid and Reposit launch trial 1MW virtual power plant linking the rooftop solar and battery storage of 233 customers across 170 suburbs.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 1, 2019

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Utilities

Ausgrid looks to community batteries, getting “closer” to consumers
Networks have gone from raising the drawbridge to lowering it, inviting new technologies and ideas on to their platform. Soon they’ll be competing for the consumer.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 10, 2018

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Featured

Ausgrid turns to rooftop solar to save on network costs
Ausgrid offers big incentives for rooftop solar in Sydney, so it can save on network costs. It’s a welcome change from the usual narrative about how rooftop solar is a burden to networks and consumers. Are battery storage and micro-grids next?
Giles Parkinson

Nov 3, 2017

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Markets

Ausgrid sale great for everyone, except consumers
The sale of Ausgrid has been hailed in many quarters, but consumers have little to celebrate. The price locks in “gold plating” and may lead to higher fixed charges as more consumers turn to solar and storage and the networks look to protect their revenue streams.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 24, 2016

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Markets

NSW govt sells Ausgrid stake to Australian super funds for $16bn
NSW says it has accepted an unsolicited offer from Australian Super and IFM investors to buy 50.4% of utility Ausgrid for just over $16bn.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 20, 2016

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Storage

Ausgrid to fast-track household solar and battery installs, cut costs by $200
NSW network operator unveils plans to fast-track installation of solar and battery systems up to 30kW, saving customers more than $200 on applications.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 27, 2016

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Revealed: Ausgrid’s strategy to keep solar customers confused
Considering installing rooftop solar? Here’s a look at what people need to know if they want to install a system in the Ausgrid Electricity Network area.
Finn Peacock

May 18, 2016

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Ausgrid’s mea culpa
One Australian electricity network has finally admitted it had its snout in the trough. But will this change anything in its approach to future investment?
Mark Byrne

Dec 4, 2015

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