A three-year trial that tested the value to networks of residential solar and storage systems uncovered the hidden value in reactive power – and the potential for inverters to really flex their muscles.
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Setting the standard for the storage industry
The new battery standard drew a bit of flak during its conception but the CEC’s James Patterson explains why it’s actually a pretty good outcome.
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Modules under the microscope: inside the lab where PV panels are punished
Solar PV technology is proven but manufacturing standards are highly variable. EcoGeneration speaks to PV Evolution Labs CEO Jenya Meydbray about why developers must be vigilant buyers.
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King Island wave energy trial attracts $4m in ARENA funding
The funding is part of a $12.3 million pilot by Wave Swell Energy to test its UniWave 200 wave energy converter off the coast of King Island, Tasmania.
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ARENA backs United Energy network voltage control trial
The trial will test United Energy’s dynamic voltage management system capability to deliver FCAS to the NEM.
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LNG’s boost for renewables
LNG export facilities are being geared towards electrification via renewables, delivering their owners significant savings, writes Gero Farruggio.
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Not all VPPs are created equal
A virtual power plant sounds like an obvious way to utilise the surplus solar energy stored in residential systems with batteries – but only if owners are rewarded fairly. How will they know if that’s the case?
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SunWiz shares solar module data: market share, price, classification, volumes
Warwick Johnston offers a rare glimpse of the solar module market in Australia, including retailer preference, installed cost and breakdown by classification.
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Victoria back in the sunshine with 50% boost to solar rebate numbers, fortnightly allocations
More than 9,000 rebates will be made available in September to help reduce pent-up demand in the system.
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Renewables ‘eliminate’ base load reliance in South Australia
The Australia Institute says total renewable generation in South Australia has equated to more than half of total consumption in nine of the past 12 months.
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