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Markets

Brookfield dives into Australian energy transition with $9.6b takeover bid for AusNet
Brookfield launches $9.6 billion takeover bid for AusNet, meaning most of Australia’s privately owned networks could be about to change hands.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 20, 2021

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Spark opens its books after suitors lift bid to more than $5 billion
Spark Infrastructure to open its books to suitors after KKR consortium lifted its bid for the network and renewables investor to $5.2 billion.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 28, 2021

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Utilities

Why should consumers be the only ones lumped with costs of big transmission projects?
Regulatory approval for major new transmission link raises questions about who should bear the costs, and not just the poor old consumer.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2021

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New rules to help wind and solar share connection points in renewable zones
AEMC proposes new rules to make it easier for wind and solar to share network infrastructure, easing the path to renewable energy zones.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 26, 2020

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Markets

Spark looks to build $1bn renewables portfolio, excited by ISP and REZ opportunties
Spark Infrastructure excited by ISP and REZ plans that are set to create massive new opportunities, including a $1 billion renewables portfolio.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 25, 2020

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Renewables

Angry farmer ploughs home blunt warning for Australia’s transmission plans
Victorian farmer worried about the impact of major new transmission works delivers blunt message to DNSP. And while novel in approach, the sentiment is not new.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 4, 2020

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Solar

Victorian networks plan for grid with 95% rooftop solar uptake
Victoria’s major electricity distribution companies want to invest tens of millions of dollars to pave the way for a future where solar is on almost every household rooftop.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 5, 2020

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“Fault” declared in Victoria grid as solar farm constraints drag into summer
As heavy curtailment of Victoria’s solar farms drags on, AEMO declares a “fault” shortfall that will allow for coordinated response, and puts forward new transmission ideas.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 17, 2019

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Solar

How Australia’s rooftop solar boom can be good news for the grid
Rooftop solar has unveiled voltage issues in the grid, but is not necessarily the cause. A new study shows how it can help address these voltage issues.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 4, 2019

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Renewables

Coalition gives $1bn to CEFC for 24/7 reliable renewable power
Federal Coalition makes first capital injection into CEFC, to underwrite investment in supporting a renewables grid. Greens suspect a Trojan Horse for coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 30, 2019

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Smart Energy

Ausgrid seeks to expand virtual power plant to cut back on network costs
Network operator Ausgrid seeking proposals to expand its virtual power plant, targeting the estimated 5,000 batteries within its network and help defray investment costs.
Michael Mazengarb

May 22, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Is the Australian Energy Council in a parallel universe on network regulation?
The Australian Energy Council, which represents electricity generators and retailers, seems to be in a state of blissful ignorance on how Australian networks are actually regulated.
Simon Orme

Nov 13, 2018

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