Surging renewables will see early exit for coal: IEEFA
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.
Read MoreTen 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.
Read MoreAgainst 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreSurging 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.
Read MoreCEC 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.
Read MoreAusgrid’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.
Read MoreNetwork 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.
Read MoreDemand 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.
Read MoreAusgrid 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.
Read MoreARENA 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreDemand 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.
Read MoreCEP.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.
Read MoreNetworks 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.
Read MoreRe-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.
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