Category: Demand response

Paying Australia’s coal-fired power stations to stay open longer is bad for consumers and the planet

by EcoGen Editor | May 4, 2021 | Australia, Demand response, Efficiency, For Consumers, Funding, Policy, Projects, Pumped hydro, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

If coal-fired power stations are protected from competition, it will deter investment in cleaner alternatives.

Countdown for industry as demand response rule change looms

by EcoGen Editor | Apr 26, 2021 | Commercial, Demand response, Efficiency, Renewables, Solar, Storage, VPPs | 0 |

An AEMO rule change that allows energy users to act independently from retailers in offering demand response is an important step towards a two-sided market, a Spark Club event heard.

AEMC calls for two-second FCAS market in preparation for greener, more volatile energy mix

by EcoGen Editor | Apr 22, 2021 | Commercial, Demand response, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Wind | 0 |

The Australian Energy Market Commission is preparing the way for changes needed in a market where system frequency will have fewer stable generators to rely on.

Solar retailer aims to sell the battery customer what the grid wants: system security

by EcoGen Editor | Mar 16, 2021 | Demand response, For Consumers, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage, VPPs | 0 |

A solar sales company is hoping to lure more customers towards batteries by pushing the cause for smart connected systems.

Fresh approach to energy sees produce market tenants save 25%

by EcoGen Editor | Mar 12, 2021 | Commercial, Demand response, Efficiency, For Installers, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Storage, VPPs | 0 |

An Adelaide microgrid has answered the call to help provide grid security in South Australia.

Ausgrid’s community battery strategy targets flexibility in the network

by EcoGen Editor | Feb 23, 2021 | Commercial, Demand response, Efficiency, For Consumers, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage | 0 |

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

Demand response … gigawatts waiting in the wings

by EcoGen Editor | Feb 19, 2021 | Demand response, Efficiency, Renewables | 0 |

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