Institutions Archives - Page 14 of 94 - Renew Economy

Big batteries set new milestone in Australia as sun sets and wind doesn’t blow
Big battery output hits new record high in main grid as sun sets, wind stops blowing and wholesale prices hit new market cap in one state.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 2, 2023

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“Shorter, cheaper, more renewables:” VNI West critics come up with a Plan B
A group of prominent critics of what they label as the country’s most expensive transmission project have come up with an alternative they argue is better on every measure.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 2, 2023

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Power from fossil gas plunged by 50 pct in June on Australia’s main grid
Fossil gas generation on Australia’s main grid fell by more than half in June, and there is no sign of an increase.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 31, 2023

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NSW urged to follow Victoria on gas ban, as conservatives rail against “climate crazies”
Pressure mounts on other state governments to call time on new gas connections in homes, while the fossil fuel lobby and its supporters rail against “climate crazies.”
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 31, 2023

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AEMO to model “extremely rapid” green energy switch, even as transmission costs soar
AEMO to model “extremely rapid” switch to renewables, but dials down green hydrogen exports. It also releases new “conceptual” transmission map, even as costs rise.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 28, 2023

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Another 4GW of wind and solar sought grid connections in last quarter
Applications for new connection agreements continue to jump sharply, but registrations and commissioning continues to drag.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 27, 2023

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Rooftop solar takes biggest bite yet out of fossil fuel industry’s energy lunch
Rooftop solar takes biggest bit yet out of coal and gas lunch as consumers fight back against energy cartel, but fossil fuels sent price soaring when given the opportunity.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 27, 2023

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Australian green hydrogen project scrapped due to transport costs, pumped hydro on hold
One of Australia’s first commercial green hydrogen projects – next to a large wind farm – has been scrapped because the electrolysers are too far from customers.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 26, 2023

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Markets

“Landmark decision:” Energy bodies figure out how to put environment back into market
Australian Energy Market Commission seeks feedback on how best to apply an emissions reduction objective into energy market rules.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 25, 2023

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Labor reverses Coalition changes to CEFC mandate, adds local content and social licence
Federal Labor lowers benchmark rate of return on investment for green bank from “unrealistic” levels set by successive Coalition governments.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 24, 2023

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Renewables

Renewables could pass coal as leading global power source next year
Renewable electricity generation could outpace coal as world’s largest source of power in 2024, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.
Amalyah Hart

Jul 20, 2023

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Markets

Arena trial taps 20MW of flexible demand from commercial refrigeration
Enel X Australia will recruit 440 commercial refrigeration facilities to deliver flexible demand capacity to support Australia’s renewable energy transition.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 19, 2023

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