AEMO: Lessons learned about VPP market participation
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published its first knowledge sharing report under its landmark virtual power plant (VPP) demonstrations program, which is intended to provide insights into the scalability and network services potential of VPPs. The report details how the South Australia-based Tesla-Energy Locals VPP responded to price signals and frequency level and helps further understand the benefits consumers can have from participating in VPPs.
Monash researchers make lithium extraction breakthrough
Monash University-led researchers have made a discovery that will dramatically reduce lithium-from-brine extraction times and accelerate our energy future. The breakthrough, innovative and ingenious, is as simple and as complex as a sieve.
Swansea University to install Redflow battery at its solar classroom
The British university will use Redflow zinc-bromine flow batteries at its Active Building demonstrator – an award-winning classroom that generates, stores and releases solar energy at the point of use.
Enphase Energy expands Australian distribution network
The California-based energy technology company has expanded its partnership with Rexel Group to include Australia-wide distribution.
Smooth sailing, Volkswagen launches electric Kombi
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the e-Bulli, a concept blend of the classic 1966 Bulli Kombi with 2020 electric vehicle driving.
WA orchard goes off-grid with Redflow batteries in the face of bushfire blackout threat
After decades of continual blackouts and bushfires the Murrays decided enough was enough. They installed Redflow batteries to team up with their solar installation to take their farm off-grid and independent.
CEC CEO Kane Thornton on why ARENA needs refunding
With ARENA’s funding set to dry up in mid-2020, many around Australia are concerned the Government is preparing to toss the golden goose. Clean Energy Council head Kane Thornton is here to make sure that doesn’t happen.
CSIRO’s energy unit to sack staff prior to Government’s Carbon Reduction Roadmap
The CSIRO recently told its Energy Business Unit that shortfalls would see approximately 20% of jobs cut despite the Government’s much-awaited Carbon Reduction Roadmap pinning our hopes on technological innovation.
Committee dismisses calls to use climate funds for coal plant upgrades
A push by lobbyists to access the federal government’s Climate Solutions Fund in order to cover the cost of upgrades that would extend the operational life of coal-fired generators has been rejected by the independent Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee.
Australia, Singapore to drive cooperation on low-emissions technologies
The prime ministers of Australia and Singapore have agreed to work together on practical projects and initiatives in developing hydrogen markets and renewable electricity trade.
