UTS Archives - Renew Economy

Markets

Wind lowers energy prices, but adds to volatility without firming
UTS study finds increase in wind power is lowering electricity prices, but also leading to higher price volatility.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 7, 2020

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11,000 renewable energy jobs at risk under Morrison government policies
As many as 11,000 renewable energy jobs could be at risk under the Morrison government’s climate and energy policies, according to new research by UTS.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 25, 2020

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Renewables

Renewables jobs could boom to 44,000 by 2025, but only with the right policy support
CEC report finds enormous employment opportunity from renewable energy in Australia but warns failure to address policy barriers could see jobs head in opposite direction.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2020

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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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Press Releases

Gill Owen Essay Prize winners announced
The winners of the 2018 Gill Owen Essay Prize were announced this morning at the Energy Consumers Australia Foresighting Forum at UTS.
UTS

Feb 20, 2019

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Press Releases

UTS moves to fully offset energy use of new buildings
The large-scale renewable energy PPA RFP is part of UTS’s continued commitment to the sustainability of its operations, which includes rooftop solar PV installations on several campus buildings and energy efficiency measures.
UTS

Jul 7, 2017

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Storage

Online renewables mapping upgrade highlights importance of battery storage
Online renewables mapping tool gets major ARENA-funded upgrade, including addition of new maps highlighting areas of network constraint, best suited to battery storage and demand management.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 27, 2016

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UTS takes lead in first Australian corporate purchase of offsite solar
UTS buys output of Singleton solar farm in first corporate purchase of offsite solar in Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 9, 2015

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