Renewables | EcoGeneration

The trouble with big targets … it’s exports versus the NEM

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 18, 2021 | Australia, For Consumers, Funding, Hydrogen, Policy, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects, State Policy, Storage, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

Leaping ahead to build massive amounts of renewables to secure green energy exports will only make the job of fixing the NEM more puzzling.

Offshore wind and green hydrogen still expensive: Rystad

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 15, 2021 | Hydrogen, International, Projects, Renewables, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

Research shows green hydrogen produced by offshore wind will struggle to be competitive.

The solar-and-storage ‘service’ that comes with VPP leverage

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 13, 2021 | For Consumers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage, VPPs | 0 |

An energy subscription service is offering Perth residents access to long-term bonus savings – so long as its virtual power plant can tap into enough battery assets.

DC isolators cop flak as ‘PV fire risk’ story spreads

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 11, 2021 | For Consumers, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar | 0 |

A media report of a rise in house fires started by faulty PV systems only underlines the importance of quality work and ongoing maintenance.

Tips for using PCE-integrated DC isolators

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 8, 2021 | For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar | 0 |

A little homework is needed if you want to reap the benefits of PCE-integrated DC isolators, writes Michael Shaughnessy.

After 20 years, the national electricity market is on its way out … and that’s alright

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 7, 2021 | Australia, Comment, For Consumers, Funding, Policy, Projects, Renewables, Solar, State Policy, Storage, Wind | 0 |

The grid is in a state of flux as customers are able to choose who they buy electricity from and are able to make some of it themselves if they want to.

What do DER customers want?

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 2, 2021 | Commercial, Efficiency, For Consumers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage, VPPs | 0 |

If the energy sector wants to unlock the power in distributed energy resources it will need to gain the support of PV and battery owners. Here’s how it can be done.

How rooftop solar is driving the energy transition

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 30, 2020 | For Consumers, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage, VPPs | 0 |

The continued uptake of solar is a concern for networks as exports cause voltage levels to rise, writes Olivier Lacroix. Only flexible, smarter solutions will enable reliable and affordable energy – and more growth for PV.

Scale, consolidate or stay niche … the tough choices for C&I solar

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 29, 2020 | Comment, Commercial, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage | 0 |

Commercial and industrial solar companies may be overlooking an obvious route to higher profits, writes Danin Kahn.

Renewable energy breaks through into 2021

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 18, 2020 | Australia, For Consumers, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

Things are looking up for renewable energy in 2021 after the industry defied the challenges to have a breakthrough year in 2020, writes Clean Energy Council CEO Kane Thornton.

Australian Wind Alliance rebrands as RE-Alliance to bring Renewable Energy Zones along for the ride

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 10, 2020 | Australia, For Consumers, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

Communities in regional areas targeted for rapid growth in construction of wind and solar assets will need to feel included if they are to contribute to the energy transition.