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Why did energy regulators deliberately turn out the lights in South Australia?
Last Wednesday around 90,000 homes and businesses in South Australia were deliberately disconnected from the electricity grid for up to an hour. So why did it actually happen?
Hugh Saddler

Feb 13, 2017

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Renewables

CER issues warning on RET after ERM chooses penalties over projects
Clean Energy Regulator warns electricity retailers intentional failure to meet 2016 RET obligations will result in investigation, audit, embarrassment.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 6, 2017

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Renewables

Energy a “defining debate” of this parliament: Turnbull’s key NPC comments
PM tells National Press Club energy is “a key debate” in 2017 parliament. Here are Malcolm Turnbull’s key comments on the subject.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 1, 2017

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Renewables

Blockchain + Energy… why all the fuss?
It feels like every other day there’s at least one new article touting blockchain as “the next big thing in energy.” But the blockchain is a bit of an esoteric concept to most of us. So, what is it?
Nexergy

Jan 20, 2017

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Markets

Why Origin Energy should lead with “on-demand” renewables business
Origin Energy should consider a bid for NSW network operator Endeavour Energy and/or make a serious push into the Queensland renewable energy market, with the aim of developing Australia’s first large scale “renewables energy on demand” business.
David Leitch

Jan 18, 2017

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Markets

AEMO wants to spend billions more on networks, gas
AEMO report sets out pressing challenges facing Australian electricity networks in future, looks to past for solutions.
Jonathan Gifford

Dec 12, 2016

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Renewables

100% renewable grid not just feasible, but “reliable, robust and stable”
ATA report finds 100% renewable grid would be reliable and stable, with appropriate mix of generation sources, energy storage and upgraded infrastructure.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 9, 2016

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Utilities

Is it ok for the regulator to ignore electricity networks’ extraordinary profits?
Australia’s monopoly electricity networks are the most profitable businesses in Australia. And the consumer pays, and pays.
Hugh Grant

Dec 6, 2016

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India’s electricity sector transformation builds momentum
India’s latest electricity sector report provides some clear insights into the progress on the electricity sector transformation.
Tim Buckley

Nov 29, 2016

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Markets

Know your NEM: Is decline of car industry undermining volumes?
Car industry decline may explain falling volumes. Meanwhile, renewable advocates should prepare for price backlash on renewable closures; and what’s behind a change of view on regulatory decisions?
David Leitch

Oct 31, 2016

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Storage

Australia “battery boom” potential in focus with new Senate Inquiry
Greens win bid for Senate Committee to investigate potential for a battery storage “boom” in Australia, to boost renewables and the resilience of the grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 13, 2016

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Solar

UK solar produces more than coal over half a year
The UK’s solar panels generated more electricity than coal across the past six months combined.
Simon Evans

Oct 5, 2016

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