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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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Western Power seeks solar + storage, community options to avoid network spending
Western Power seeking tenders on solar + storage, and from community groups, as alternative to spending $30m on new poles and wires in high-growth demand area.
Giles Parkinson
Jun 3, 2016
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Why Australia networks need to slash asset values by nearly half
New analysis says if networks are to compete with new technologies and concepts such as solar, storage and micro-grids, they need to cut their inflated asset base by nearly half. It says huge increases in asset base, encouraged by regulators, is harming consumers and their own business models.
Giles Parkinson
May 12, 2016
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West Australia flags end of centralised energy network
Western Australia finds itself at the cutting edge of energy market reform, and its main grid operator is imagining a future totally different from the past – where many towns and cities look after all or most of their energy needs with renewable-based microgrids.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath
May 11, 2016
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Networks lobby says solar and storage not only source of cyber threats
Network lobby insists issue of cyber security threats to network is broader than just solar and storage.
Giles Parkinson
May 10, 2016
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Analyst’s corner: Is “better regulation” dead on arrival?
Networks are waging a fierce war with regulators over how much spending they can pass on to consumers. The competition tribunal appears to have decided that higher prices are in the longer term interests of consumers.
David Leitch
Apr 8, 2016
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Why consumers are paying twice what they should for grid connection
Consumers paying more than two times what they should for grid connection, according to new report. But networks tell investors that their revenue is safe because the regulator has them covered, and is resisting calls to “optimise” their asset base.
Giles Parkinson
Mar 15, 2016
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Wind energy not to blame for South Australia power outage
Market Operator investigation shows SA power outage caused by faulty line signals and the actions of gas generators, not renewables. Meanwhile, regulator slaps the market operator and fossil fuel generators over soaring grid stability costs.
Giles Parkinson
Mar 4, 2016
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Have solar households really sold out on their environmental goals?
Network chief says solar households using grid more than others, and appear to have forgotten their “green” aspirations. But does the data really support that? And why are networks so determined to alienate consumers looking to solar and storage and other technologies?
Giles Parkinson
Mar 1, 2016
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Soaring electricity costs take toll on new clean energy retailer
New retailer GO Energy says rapid growth and high electricity prices force it to scale down business and postpone investment in Redback Technologies.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 1, 2016
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