100% of NEM demand met by rooftop solar on AEMO’s transition plan horizon
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s new and first national electricity market transition to renewables system security plan is future proofing the grid well ahead of a time when rooftop solar could potentially meet 100% of NEM demand.
BIPV technology provides potential solution for solar duck curve
Building integrated PV can make a substantial contribution to Australia’s clean energy transition but one industry expert says a lack of understanding about the value and versatility of the technology means it remains underutilised.
AEMO makes case for rooftop solar control mechanism
The Australian Energy Market Operator is pushing for the widespread implementation of “emergency backstop” measures to remotely switch off or dial down rooftop solar systems to help manage the growing impact of distributed PV on the nation’s electricity grid.
Quinbrook says time critical for Future Made in Australia
Renewables player Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has lauded the newly legislated Future Made in Australia Bill as a critically important initiative that can position Australia at the core of global clean energy supply chains.
Hydro Tasmania strikes offtake deal for 288 MW solar farm
Tasmania’s first large-scale solar project has been locked in with project developers TasRex reaching a commercial offtake agreement with state-owned utility Hydro Tasmania.
EV uptake helping drive increased demand for green steel
Emissions from steel production each year equal those of a major developed economy. Yet steel is a crucial material to support the energy transition, among its many other applications – making its supply essential. Enter green steel, the production of which interrelates with solar, wind, and green hydrogen in intriguing ways.
Wartsila says signals must be right to safeguard battery investment
One of the biggest players in Australia’s surging battery energy storage system market says regulators and policy makers must establish effective frameworks for market access and get the market signals right to ensure continued investment.
Tender launched seeking 6 GW of wind and solar for NEM
Registration for the Australian government’s fourth Capacity Investment Scheme tender is now open with this latest competitive auction for underwriting contracts targeting 6 GW of new solar and wind projects.
WA gets 800 MWh renewables boost with completion of Kwinana stage two
Western Australia’s state-owned gentailer Synergy has completed the installation of Kwinana battery Stage 2, and together with Stage 1 will power 450,000 Perth households for up to four hours.
NEM review takes pro-active approach to future-proof rapid renewables uptake
Future-proofing a grid after coal-fired power generation phases out, has prompted an Australian government review of the National Electricity Market to promote investment in firmed reliable renewable energy such as rooftop solar, utility scale projects, and storage capacity.
