Offgrid threat: Market operator fears Australian solar power users will abandon the electricity grid
The CEO of Australia’s energy market operator says she is “truly concerned” about the offgrid threat of the rooftop solar boom on the electricity network, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. Audrey Zibelman, CEO of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), said this week that the solar power revolution could increase the costs of electricity for […]
NEG disadvantages ‘will cripple renewables’ says industry body
The National Energy Guarantee or NEG disadvantages will cripple Australia’s renewable energy sector and is worse than doing nothing, claims the Smart Energy Council. Australia’s energy ministers approved further development of the NEG design at last week’s meeting of the COAG Energy Council. However, the Smart Energy Council says the Coalition must commit to slashing carbon […]
UK’s leading science park installs Tesla Powerpacks as part of energy strategy
The UK’s leading science and technology park has just installed four Tesla Powerpacks outside its central building as part of its long-term energy strategy. The installation also includes two charge points for electric vehicles. Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) operates a business community of over 120 innovative science and technology businesses. Its Manchester Science Park is […]
New flow battery could break industry reliance on peak electricity
A flow battery developed by Lockheed Martin could revolutionise industry by breaking its reliance on large renewable energy power plants. Because utilities rely on generating electricity during peak hours, it’s hard to meet increased consumer demand in the evening. This is when households use lights, heating, electronic devices and kitchen appliances. The longer-lasting ‘flow battery’ […]
Rising electricity prices and the RET ending: experts discuss Australia’s renewable energy future
With no concrete plans to replace the Renewable Energy Target or RET that is due to come to an end in 2030 (and will reduce in value year-on-year until this date), it may give the impression that the industry is downbeat about the future of solar power and battery storage systems. The RET is an Australian Government […]
Solar charging stations needed to meet global electric car boom
More than 50 per cent of new global car sales will be electric by 2040, new Bloomberg research shows. And solar charging stations will be needed to fuel them. Lithium battery prices are also predicted to fall a staggering 70 per cent by 2030, data reveals. Electric cars will subsequently be cheaper than gas engines by 2024. […]
Solar battery electricity can be cheaper than grid power: Choice
Using solar battery electricity from your home energy storage system can be cheaper per kilowatt-hour than using grid power, according to Choice. The consumer advocate says a large enough solar array and battery storage system can be a cheaper option, depending on time of day and the feed-in tariff (FiT) you get from your energy […]
COAG Energy Council: Ministers agree to further develop NEG
Australia’s energy ministers have given the go ahead to further develop the National Energy Guarantee (NEG). The decision was made at today’s meeting of the COAG Energy Council, at which Dr Kerry Schott, chair of the Energy Security Board (ESB), presented a detailed proposal for the NEG. The Energy Council agreed the ESB should now […]
States say no to renewable target compromise ahead of Energy Council meeting
Victoria, Queensland and the ACT insist they won’t compromise on their renewable targets as COAG Energy Council members prepare for tomorrow’s meeting. The meeting of state and territory energy ministers, headed by Federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg, will decide whether the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) proceeds to design stage or not. Victoria’s Energy Minister Lily […]
Aussie-made mobile solar generators get green light from ARENA
Mobile solar generators could replace diesel generators for military operations, disaster relief efforts and even music festivals. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded $289,725 to Canberra’s ECLIPS Engineering to design, manufacture and test its pop-up concept. The Container Roll Out Solar System (CROSS) would make energy accessible to soldiers cut off from supply […]
