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Australia’s electricity market “most volatile” in world, as clunky coal clashes with solar
Coal power outages, extreme weather, and abundant solar are combining to make Australia’s electricity market the most volatile in the world, new research finds.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 23, 2023

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South Australia potential wind and solar reaches record 264 pct of demand on Saturday
South Australia reaches another landmark in the transition to renewables, setting a new record for “potential” wind and solar – a stunning 264 pct of state electricity demand.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2023

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Coal

Solar behind big price falls as grid demand and coal power pushed to record lows
The growth in renewables over the past year has had a major impact on Australia’s main electricity grid, with wholesale prices tumbling from their 2022 peaks, and grid demand and coal output sent to record lows.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2023

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Featured

South Australia names winners of world-leading hydrogen tender in race to 100 pct renewables
South Australia announces winners of landmark green hydrogen tender that will play key role in state’s advance to 100 pct renewables and plans to “ship sun beyond our shores.”
Giles Parkinson

Oct 22, 2023

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Australia’s main grid hits new renewable energy record – on another weekday
Market operator says Australia’s main grid breaks renewable energy production record for the second time this week – both on working days.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 21, 2023

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We need new solutions to reach Australia’s 2030 renewable goals
The best way to unlock the significant backlog of renewable generation appetite is by looking to alternative methods that can be harnessed immediately.
Jack Curtis

Oct 19, 2023

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Renewables

Bigger and faster: CEFC says more than $120 billion needed to decarbonise the grid
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation committed a record amount of finance to renewables and grid projects in 2022-23, but says the task ahead is huge.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 19, 2023

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Record rooftop solar output slashes wholesale electricity prices
Record levels of solar are taking pressure off the grid and pushing down prices, but regulator says there is a “pressing need” for new investment in large scale wind and solar.
Marion Rae

Oct 19, 2023

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Coal

Callide coal generator was being operated without approval when it blew up in 2021
Regulator fines CS Energy for operating Callide C generator without approval when it blew up in May, 2021. The fine is less than the revenue from one hour’s operation.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 18, 2023

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Did big batteries break the fossil fuel cartel on the grid, or did they just join it?
High priced events on the wholesale electricity market are normally the result of bidding by fossil fuel generators and hydro plants. Now a new actor has emerged, battery storage.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 17, 2023

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Regulator rejects community challenge to VNI West transmission plans
AER dismisses complaints about the process used to determine the route for the VNI West transmission project, delivering a win for AEMO and Transgrid.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 17, 2023

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Solar

Rooftop solar switch-off: Why and where it’s being used – and where it’s headed
As AEMO calls for emergency rooftop solar controls for all parts of the NEM, we look at how it works, why it’s needed and who it’s coming to next on the grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 17, 2023

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