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Another NZ energy upstart takes aim at Australian retail market
NZ energy retail start-up Flick Electric says Australia an ideal market for its digital platform that strips electricity pricing bare and gives customers access to the wholesale spot market
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 7, 2016

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Renewables

The implications for supply and demand of electricity under decarbonisation
For Australia to meet its Paris targets, electricity needs to move to about 70%-80% renewable by 2035, on a pathway to 100% renewable by 2045. But a carbon price is needed for the broader economy.
David Leitch

Jun 28, 2016

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Renewables

The cost issue this election ignored: the doubling of electricity prices
Wholesale electricity prices have doubled since the last federal poll, but they don’t seem to be an election issue. Why would that be?
Mike Sandiford

Jun 24, 2016

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CleanTech Bites

Transgrid’s big push into smaller grid-scale energy storage
Transgrid says it is looking to install a number of smaller, 1MW-sized battery storage systems at commercial customers.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 6, 2016

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WA network adopts “mobile phone plans” to deal with peak consumption
Horizon Power pilot scheme to adapt “mobile phone” style plans to set consumption limits in times of peak demand.
Sophie Vorrath

May 23, 2016

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Networks and retailers fight for solar + storage market, and energy future
Network operators are getting excited about the possibilities of solar and storage, and see their future in providing full service plans to consumers. This terrifies gentailers, who argue network monopolies should be ring-fenced from the market. It promises to be a huge battle.
Giles Parkinson

May 19, 2016

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What’s the best way to price electricity?
New report compares electricity rate designs, pilot studies, expert analysis to identify the key dimensions of time-based and demand tariffs for consumers.
Dan Cross-Call & James Sherwood

May 19, 2016

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Energy markets weekly: Mild weather delays winter pricing
This week’s update on NEM. Electricity consumption and spot prices both fell in the past week likely reflecting a mild start to winter.
David Leitch

May 16, 2016

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Germany nearly reached 100% renewable, time to retire base-load
In Germany, the early retirement of baseload power plants precedes the need for power storage.
Craig Morris

May 13, 2016

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Britain goes coal power free – for first time since 1882
No coal-fired power stations were running between 12am-4am on Tuesday, something experts say has not happened since the construction of UK’s first coal plant in 1882.
Sophie Vorrath

May 12, 2016

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UK’s National Grid calls for 200MW of storage
To compensate for fluctuations of renewable electricity on the grid, the British are to start installing grid-attached storage facilities.
Sven Ullrich and Craig Morris

May 12, 2016

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Energy Markets: Spot prices rise dramatically from 2015
Spot electricity prices high, volatility low, more bets on rooftop solar and storage. Plus: the latest in consumption data and share price movements.
David Leitch

May 9, 2016

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