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Solar

Regulator outlines “solar tax” rules, says onus on networks to prove they need it
Australian Energy Regulator publishes draft guidelines for the introduction of solar export tariffs, setting strict rules for networks and safeguards for consumers – but leaving some things open to interpretation.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 20, 2022

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Governments

“A race to electrify everything:” ANU lab to fast-track distributed energy technologies
We are now in a race to “electrify everything”. ANU opens new research lab to test distributed energy technologies in real-world conditions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 13, 2021

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Institutions

New study to consider solar and battery impact on voltage in local networks
Queensland based Luceo Energy to design new data platform to boost penetration of rooftop solar and storage by managing voltage issues.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 28, 2021

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Institutions

AEMC delays decision on controversial tax on rooftop solar exports
AEMC extends the consultation window for contentious plan to allow network charges on homes connecting solar and storage to the grid.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 13, 2020

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Smart Energy

Australia’s first detailed database on household solar, batteries and EVs goes live
Australian Energy Market Operator launching nation’s first detailed database of rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicles and other consumer-owned resources.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 29, 2020

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Smart Energy

ARENA tips nearly $10m into distributed energy projects, pilots
Five projects and 7 studies aimed at boosting integration of distributed energy resources on Australia’s grid have won total of $9.6m funding from Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 11, 2019

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Storage

Home battery register in the works, as rule-maker gives AEMO the nod
Australian Energy Market Commission makes final rule for AEMO to establish register of distributed energy resources in the NEM, including small-scale battery storage systems and rooftop solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 13, 2018

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Storage

“This is huge” – rule changes to boost solar PV and batteries
AEMC rule changes would give consumers more control over the energy market, and reduce the ability of generators to exploit their market power. This could be a huge win.
Rob Murray-Leach

Jul 27, 2018

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Storage

Regulator pushes for household battery storage register to remove “blind spot”
Bational register of Australia’s home battery installations would cost around $10m, but would remove potential huge “blind spot” and could improve power system security.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 7, 2018

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Markets

More wind and solar – the answer to all Turnbull’s energy problems
Barnaby Joyce may well want to paint racing stripes down the side of the Liddell coal generator, and hang dice from its smoke stacks, but the answer to Turnbull’s energy dilemma is exactly what he doesn’t want it to be: more wind and solar.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 28, 2017

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