distribution network Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Faster, fairer, cheaper: Regional network says renewables gap could be filled quickly, if the rules allowed
Essential Energy says it could connect more than 8GW of large-scale renewables “right now” using the existing NSW electricity distribution network. But the rules prevent it from doing so.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 14, 2024

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Renewables

Powercor muscles in on transmission to plug in bigger wind, solar and battery projects – at lower cost
Victorian distribution company seeks licence to connect bigger renewable energy projects and upgrade its grid to accommodate big customer loads.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 30, 2024

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Markets

Victorian networks blow a fuse in heatwave – Coalition blows its mind on Twitter
Victoria’s blackouts on Sunday had nothing to do with any crisis of energy supply – coal, renewable or otherwise. But why let the truth get in the way of a good smear campaign?
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 29, 2018

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Markets

Regulator wins major court battle to keep lid on network costs
SAPN’s appeal to recover another $250m in network costs rejected by the Australian Competition Tribunal. But is this a win for consumers?
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 28, 2016

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Why utilities should give up operational control of distribution grid
Regulators in New York are about to make one of the most important changes to the modern electric grid. But is it enough?
Stephen Lacey

Aug 20, 2014

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Peer to peer solar energy trading – who will profit first?
Businesses may switch off large solar arrays on weekends rather than feed electricity to utilities for free. Perhaps it’s time for peer to peer trading.
Geoff Bragg

Mar 28, 2014

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