NEM Archives - Page 9 of 20 - Renew Economy

Solar

ACCC wants federal rooftop solar subsidy abolished by 2021
ACCC calls for federal solar subsidy to be scrapped by 2021, in report that documents how consumers have been screwed by networks, generators and retailers. Its response: Kill rooftop solar, and get government to underwrite new projects that could include gas and coal.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 11, 2018

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Renewables

Taste of the future: Australia’s southern states at 50% renewables
Last week, in Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia, the share of renewable energy was above 50% for most of the time.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2018

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Markets

Wind and solar farms face tough new connection hurdles
Rule changes proposed by AEMO in response to the grid’s rapid transition to renewables have sparked vigorous debate about what precautions are necessary, and what are just “gold plating” generation assets.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 6, 2018

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Markets

Know your NEM: Why a business customer might buy a battery
Fascinating insight into electricity bills for business, and why they should, or shouldn’t buy a battery. Meanwhile, futures price fell across the board.
David Leitch

Jun 4, 2018

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The rapidly changing dynamics of Australia’s grid
South Australia becomes net electricity exporter for first time, 12 new wind and solar farms were added, the amount of large-scale solar tripled, and rooftop PV kept a lid on demand.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 1, 2018

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Markets

Know your NEM: Wind versus solar
Plans for new wind and solar projects are abundant. But how many will actually go ahead? Plus: wind versus solar in the NEM.
David Leitch

May 28, 2018

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For $6 extra, AEMO keeps lights on and defies renewable skeptics
AEMO says reserve mechanism that ensured lights stayed on last summer cost just $6 per customer, and praises role of newly deployed technologies such as batteries and demand response.
Giles Parkinson

May 23, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

Understanding energy blockchain opportunities, risks and value streams
The big opportunity for blockchain in the generation value stream lies in the ability to bring together lots of small amounts of capital.
Matthew Grantham

May 1, 2018

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Commentary

Better to be long renewables than be short
Coalition’s emissions target makes Australia’s grid barely cleaner than a coal generator. Happily, the states will clean up, but Snowy Hydro needs to lift its game.
David Leitch

May 1, 2018

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Commentary

Know your NEM: AGL’s gas play assumes a lot more renewables
AGL’s big gas play in NSW only makes sense if you assume a lot more renewables. Meanwhile, all eyes on the RECs, and the states.
David Leitch

Apr 30, 2018

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Policy & Planning

NEG modelling assumes electricity to deliver just 5% of emission cuts
Given the electricity sector accounts for around one-third of national emissions, it must be asked why the government is only seeking to achieve 5% of the required abatement from the NEM.
Owen Kelp

Apr 20, 2018

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Markets

NEG high level design document at a glance
Highlights from the high level NEG document distributed to COAG energy ministers ahead of next Friday’s meeting.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Apr 13, 2018

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