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Power in numbers … what energy market research tells us about the outlook for renewables and the flexibility of coal and gas

by EcoGen Editor | Mar 2, 2021 | Australia, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

In a connected energy system where dispatchable sources are being replaced by flighty renewables, incumbents and backers of new technology are poring over a new source of market intelligence – because data is knowledge.

Surging renewables will see early exit for coal: IEEFA

by EcoGen Editor | Feb 24, 2021 | Renewables, Solar, Wind | 0 |

A report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis predicts some coal generators will become unviable as they are squeezed by high costs and falling revenues.

Hero in waiting … the clean catalyst that can knock out coal

by EcoGen Editor | Feb 3, 2021 | For Consumers, Hydrogen, International, Projects, Renewables, Wind | 0 |

A clean source of heat has the potential to extend the lifetimes of the thermal plants that deliver stability in the grid.

Gale force … pressure builds in the wind project pipeline

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 31, 2021 | Australia, For Consumers, Funding, Projects, Renewables, Storage, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

The project pipeline for wind farms around Australia is filling faster than ever before, writes Jeremy Chunn. Whether these future facilities will power the NEM or hydrogen exports, it’s clear that investors back the technology. But will the wind buildout be a breeze?

Storage swap contract steadies revenue outlook for renewables

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 25, 2021 | Commercial, Funding, PPAs, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Storage, Wind | 0 |

A new option in the energy markets offers developers a prudent hedge against volatile pricing.

‘Storage is key … and so is thermal generation’: Wärtsilä

by EcoGen Editor | Jan 22, 2021 | Australia, Interviews, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Storage, Wind | 0 |

A joint winner of AGL’s 1,000MW battery storage tender is ready to ramp up its presence in Australia, bringing valuable learning from across the globe.

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.

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.

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.

Catch it if you can … the race to build tomorrow’s storage

by EcoGen Editor | Dec 1, 2020 | Australia, Bioenergy, Commercial, Electric Vehicles, For Consumers, For Installers, Funding, Hydrogen, Projects, Pumped hydro, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage, Wind, Wind Projects | 0 |

There is no argument about the vital role storage will play in a grid dominated by variable renewables, writes Jeremy Chunn, but its rise is sure to be a prolonged affair that is potholed with risk.