Green Hydrogen has long been touted as a fuel for the future because it is abundant, cheap and burns cleanly, but it does pose some …
What is Green Hydrogen and can it become a future fuel?
South Australia energy mix volatility sees prices fluctuate between $15,000 per MWh to negative $-158 per MWh
South Australia energy mix price volatility was exposed after two gas plants were knocked out of action, sending wholesale and futures prices skyrocketing, only to …
Yallourn coal plant to close in 2028
EnergyAustralia’s 1,480-megawatt Yallourn coal plant has become the latest casualty in Australia’s transition to renewable energy and will close four years early in mid-2028. Yallourn …
February 2021 Energy Market Review
Persistent ultra-low wholesale prices are starting to take a toll on coal-fired generators. The February 2021 electricity market saw energy giants AGL and Origin report …
Cryptomining in Australia: Soaking up excess daytime solar and night-time wind energy
Crypto mining in Australia is perfect for soaking up excess rooftop solar and night-time wind generation which is causing problems for electricity generation firms. While …
Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Mining – The Energy Problem
The amount of energy used in the bitcoin mining business is staggering. Bitcoin’s electricity consumption, at 122 TWh- is above Argentina (121 TWh), the Netherlands …
Bitcoin Mining in Australia – Solving the Energy Problem
Recent historic six-year lows in wholesale electricity prices have suddenly made Bitcoin mining in Australia a very real possibility, especially if mining labs are hooked …
Federal Government announces Hotel Energy Uplift grant for hotels and motels
The hospitality industry took some hard blows last year, starting with the ‘Black Summer’ bushfires from early 2020 up to the COVID-19 restrictions, which are …
Electricity supply-side response to ultra-low wholesale energy prices kicks in as Origin shuts unit at 2,880 MWh Eraring coal plant
The electricity supply-side response to plummeting wholesale energy prices has begun with Origin Energy shutting down generation in one of its units at the massive …
Coal becomes unprofitable with market volatility and price hikes likely to return in the medium term
Wholesale electricity prices are at a six-year low, but market volatility and price hikes are likely to return in the medium term as coal becomes …
