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Power in numbers … what energy market research tells us about the outlook for renewables and the flexibility of coal and gas

24th February, 2021 | Renewables, Solar, Wind

CEC and CER crack down on STC compliance

23rd February, 2021 | Commercial, For Installers, Residential, Solar

Power in numbers … what energy market research tells us about the outlook for renewables and the flexibility of coal and gas

2nd March, 2021 | Australia, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage, Wind, Wind Projects

In a connected energy system where dispatchable sources are being replaced by flighty renewables, incumbents and backers of new technology are poring over a new source of market intelligence – because data is knowledge.

Ten years under the sun … the solar company that learnt to stay a step ahead

2nd March, 2021 | Australia, Commercial, Company Updates, For Installers, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage

Melbourne-based Clean Technology Partners shares some wisdom gleaned from 10 years of trying to stay ahead in a relentless sector.

Against the odds, South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse. How on Earth did they do it?

1st March, 2021 | Comment, For Consumers, Policy, Projects, Renewable Energy Target, Solar Projects, State Policy, Uncategorised, Wind Projects

South Australia shows how good public policy can enable dramatic emissions reduction, even in a privately owned electricity system.

New inverter standard to manage ‘tripping’, allow more rooftop solar into the grid

25th February, 2021 | For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar

A rule change from December will see inverters in new or upgraded rooftop PV systems meet regulations that encourage more solar.

Surging renewables will see early exit for coal: IEEFA

24th February, 2021 | Renewables, Solar, Wind

A report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis predicts some coal generators will become unviable as they are squeezed by high costs and falling revenues.

CEC and CER crack down on STC compliance

23rd February, 2021 | Commercial, For Installers, Residential, Solar

Installers who break the rules for claiming STCs are on notice, writes Robbie Nichols of the Clean Energy Council.

Ausgrid’s community battery strategy targets flexibility in the network

23rd February, 2021 | Commercial, Demand response, Efficiency, For Consumers, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage

Ausgrid hopes its trial of community batteries in and near Sydney will be a first step in a major rollout of shared storage.

Network offers free EV top-ups to boost touring

19th February, 2021 | Electric Vehicles, For Consumers, Renewables

A rollout of chargers available free-of-charge in weeny towns around Victoria will nudge the uptake of EVs, a new venture hopes.

Demand response … gigawatts waiting in the wings

19th February, 2021 | Demand response, Efficiency, Renewables

There is vast potential for many energy users and all consumers to benefit as demand response is understood and better utilised, writes Marija Petkovic.

Ausgrid connects 267kWh Sydney community battery, the first of three

16th February, 2021 | For Consumers, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage

The Sydney network has committed to a trial to test whether community storage can settle voltage levels as demand for rooftop solar continues.

ARENA pushes EVs forward with $16.5m fast-charge funding boost

16th February, 2021 | Electric Vehicles, For Consumers, Funding, Renewables, Storage

Fast-charging stations in major population centres will be delivered to set motorists’ minds at ease about the inevitable transition.

How hot-water batteries can soak up solar

15th February, 2021 | Efficiency, For Consumers, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage, VPPs

A trial in South Australia will test the load-shifting potential of a virtual power plant of residential hot-water systems.

Demand for corporate PPAs rockets ahead in 2020 … but what comes next?

13th February, 2021 | PPAs, Renewables

After a record year for corporate renewable PPAs in Australia, Chris Briggs assesses the prospects for 2021.

CEP.Energy plans world’s largest grid-scale battery in NSW

8th February, 2021 | Australia, Projects, Renewables, Storage, VPPs

The 1.2GW battery is strategically located to ease the way for future renewables projects.

Networks gear up to manage EV demand on the grid

8th February, 2021 | Australia, Electric Vehicles, For Consumers, Funding, Projects, Renewables, Residential, Solar, VPPs

A trial to coordinate EV charging at 176 homes will test networks’ tolerance for increasing demand on the grid as the national fleet is upgraded.

Re-charged … EV batteries’ second life as C&I storage

4th February, 2021 | Commercial, Electric Vehicles, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage

Retired EV batteries packaged into C&I-scale storage solutions will appeal to owners of medium-sized PV systems who feel storage is beyond their budgets.