Origin Energy, which owns Australia’s largest power station, Eraring, announced that the plant’s closure may still be pushed back on account of delays in the …
Eraring closure delay still possible with slow renewables transition
Victorian Labor Launches State Electricity Commission: A Renewables-Focused Reboot
In a significant move that marks a turning point in Victoria’s energy landscape, the Victorian Labor government has officially launched the State Electricity Commission (SEC), …
Australia sets new solar and wind energy generation record in October
Warm and windy temperatures in October delivered a new large-scale solar and wind energy generation record of 4,271GWh, which coincided with spot and futures pricing …
Spring Renewables: Lower Prices, Higher Capacity
Spring brings about a notable change in the energy landscape as demand for electricity decreases and solar power production surges, with the oversupply resulting in …
Cheaper prices, more renewables and less coal – AEMO Q3 report
Reduced wholesale prices, reduced operational demand and declining coal versus ascendant renewables were the most salient points in The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Q3 …
Australia’s Energy Market: A Rollercoaster of Volatility and Price Hikes
Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) continues on an unpredictable journey, taking the title of the world’s most volatile energy market. Rystad Energy, a leading energy …
Coal, renewable energy transmission and emerging technology – Three challenges for the National Energy Market
Replacing retiring coal plants, investment in transmission infrastructure for renewable energy and growth of new electric technology were three key challenges identified by Australian Energy …
El Niño summer could cause rolling blackouts in Victoria and South Australia – AEMO
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned that Victoria and South Australia could face rolling blackouts as an El Niño Summer will bring hot and …
AEMO improves average processing time for renewable energy connections by 10 percent
The Australian Energy Market Operator has improved its average processing time for new renewable energy connections by 10 percent in the last financial year. AEMO …
Readiness for 100 per cent instantaneous renewables is key to renewable energy transition
The Australian Energy Market Operator has outlined four key action points to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to 100 % renewable energy, emphasising instantaneous …
