DER Archives - Renew Economy

Solar

Commercial and industrial rooftop solar could fill Eraring gap, and turn buildings into batteries
Report finds 28GW of new rooftop solar could be installed on C&I roof spaces across Australia, offering significant bill reductions to businesses and huge potential benefits to the grid.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 6, 2024

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More than just panels on rooftops: How to make the most out of household PV and batteries
Experts say approaches that allow local communities to be involved in renewable energy projects, and share benefits of household resources, will accelerate the transition.
Rachel Williamson

May 9, 2024

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Ministers put consumer energy on agenda. Is this a turning point or Groundhog Day?
State and federal energy ministers agree to develop a national roadmap for customer‑owned energy resources – from rooftop solar to electric vehicles. Is this a win?
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 27, 2023

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Solar

Twenty-five billion reasons for ministers to support urgent consumer energy reform
Australians have invested $25 billion in solar and batteries, with plenty more to come. We need policy and regulations to complement the investment.
Roger Wilkins

Nov 22, 2023

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Smart Energy

How to unlock $250 billion in energy assets under (and on) our own roofs
Six policy changes to unlock Australia’s powerhouse of behind-the-meter energy assets to further benefit consumers and hit our climate targets.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 13, 2023

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Solar

Power to the people: Why rooftop solar is key to Australia’s renewables target
Distributed energy resources are the only renewable sector growing fast enough to help Australia meet its energy goals, and overcome vested interests.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 9, 2023

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Renewables

Solar, batteries and microgrids essential for disaster-prone communities, study finds
Losing power after a disaster is devastating for communities, a new report suggests this can be mitigated by distributed and renewable energy resources.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 13, 2023

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Solar

Dead duck curve: Rooftop solar saturation can be big win for consumers and grid
Modelling shows how good policy and regulation can put the famous solar duck curve to sleep and share the benefits of rooftop solar with everyone.
Gabrielle Kuiper

Apr 27, 2023

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Smart Energy

Brookfield-backed metering firm buys assets of “smart pool” retailer sunk by energy crisis
One of the casualties of Australia’s energy market crisis, a retailer focusing on smart management of backyard swimming pools, has been bought.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 13, 2022

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Smart Energy

Project Symphony moves step closer to two-way energy market simulation
WA signs up two new suppliers to Project Symphony, a $35.5 million trial to “orchestrate” customer resources ranging from rooftop solar to hot water systems.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 27, 2022

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Smart Energy

Ten ways for states to fast-forward consumer investment in net zero
Consumer have spent $25 billion on solar, batteries, EVs and efficiency, and will spend much more. We should learn how to make the most out of them.
Gabrielle Kuiper

Jun 1, 2022

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Solar

WA simulates two-way electricity market in milestone for Project Symphony
Western Australia’s Project Symphony notches up major milestone on the road to integrating and optimising the state’s huge rooftop solar resource.
Megan Allan

May 5, 2022

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