A Sydney shopping centre solar-and-storage project shows how the economics of batteries have shifted, says RACV Solar CEO Andy McCarthy.
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Calling all bright sparks … Australian Technologies Competition opens doors for energy start-ups
The Australian Technologies Competition is open to energy start-ups, with applications closing May 24.
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Paying Australia’s coal-fired power stations to stay open longer is bad for consumers and the planet
If coal-fired power stations are protected from competition, it will deter investment in cleaner alternatives.
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‘We can’t kick these challenges any further down the road’: ESB’s shortlist for Australia’s essential transition to renewables
The Energy Security Board has released its wish list for the electricity grid it says Australia deserves to replace the 23GW of coal plant that is heading for an inevitable retirement.
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This $1 billion energy deal promises to cut emissions and secure jobs. So why on earth is gas included?
A deal between Canberra and South Australia that would allow more renewables into the NEM would also open the floodgates for gas.
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Countdown for industry as demand response rule change looms
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.
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No guarantee of hydrogen profits in South Australia
A proposed hydrogen facility in South Australia would be good for the energy market but a questionable investment, without substantial government support.
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ACT calls for 250MW of battery storage
The powerful little territory that hosts the nation’s capital knows that storage is an essential ingredient if it is to reach its target of 100% renewables.
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‘Batteries beat gas peakers’: CEC report
Batteries are cheaper and more efficient than gas peakers at supplying bursts of energy during peak demand days, research from the CEC says.
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ARENA backs C&I battery option powered by second-hand EV powerpacks
An Australian company is working on a production line of 120kWh batteries suitable for commercial and industrial applications.
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