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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The power police … community storage comes to calm the market
Behind-the-meter storage might be an efficient way to make the most of a household PV system but far larger batteries are needed at network scale if room is to be made for more solar. The age of community batteries has begun, writes Jeremy Chunn.
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Solar retailer aims to sell the battery customer what the grid wants: system security
A solar sales company is hoping to lure more customers towards batteries by pushing the cause for smart connected systems.
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Fresh approach to energy sees produce market tenants save 25%
An Adelaide microgrid has answered the call to help provide grid security in South Australia.
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AGL buys C&I solar leaders Solgen and Epho
AGL has agreed to buy C&I solar installation companies Solgen and Epho.
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How hot-water batteries can soak up solar
A trial in South Australia will test the load-shifting potential of a virtual power plant of residential hot-water systems.
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CEP.Energy plans world’s largest grid-scale battery in NSW
The 1.2GW battery is strategically located to ease the way for future renewables projects.
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Networks gear up to manage EV demand on the grid
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.
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The solar-and-storage ‘service’ that comes with VPP leverage
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.
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What do DER customers want?
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.
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