Australia’s car fleet – if fully electric – could provide as much storage five Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro schemes. Here’s why.
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Know your NEM: Corporate PPAs only movement in flat market
In a week where energy politics took centre state over market news, the most interesting development was the signing by retailer Flow Energy of a 10-year 50MW PPA with Ararat wind farm in Victoria.
Energy efficiency pays off for fast-growing Victoria economy
Victoria has the fastest growing population of all the states and is experiencing strong economic growth, yet its electricity consumption continues to fall.
Know your NEM: What’s going on in the electricity market
On average, electricity prices are way higher than a year ago, while consumption on the NEM is down 4% on this time last year.
AGL unveils largest demand response trial, combing solar + storage
AGL is working with 68 Melbourne households to trial how to to balance electricity demand spikes in hot weather and, ultimately, cut costs.
Solar makes its mark, but demand and emissions increase in 2015
NEM power consumption increases 1.1 per cent as solar and energy efficiency account for 1 per cent reduction in consumption.
