AGL Energy, Australia’s largest coal generator, and SunDrive, an innovative solar company from Australia, have recently partnered up to explore the possibility of establishing a …
Australia Facing Gas Shortages: AEMO’s Warning and Forecast
Australia is bracing for potential gas shortages expected to start in 2025, with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) raising concerns about supply gaps and …
February 2024 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary In February 2024, electricity market observers saw that uncertainty over negotiations to extend the lifespan of Eraring coal power station – currently on …
Market volatility rages after extreme weather event causes Loy Yang power station to trip
The National Energy Market’s vulnerability and susceptibility to volatility were fully demonstrated yesterday after a freak storm brought down six transmission towers in Victoria, causing …
Engie announces closure of two diesel generators in South Australia
In South Australia, a landscape dominated by renewables, Engie has announced the closure of the Snuggery and Port Lincoln diesel generators. The impending shutdown poses …
Callide Power Trading faces federal court proceedings, return to service delayed again
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against Callide Power Trading Pty Ltd for a breach of performance standards at the Callide C …
January 2024 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary The National Energy Market saw a decline in spot and futures electricity prices across all states except Queensland, a trend that originated in …
Navigating the Transition to a Net Zero Economy
Australia stands at the crossroads of a monumental energy transformation, transitioning from a reliance on coal-fired generation to embracing renewable energy sources with the hopes …
A Cautionary Tale for Nuclear Small Modular Reactors
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) have been a recurring topic in the ever-evolving energy production landscape, especially given Australia’s resistance to nuclear power. NuScale, a key …
What are Virtual Power Plants? Should your business join the bandwagon?
Recently, we’ve had several businesses inquiring about virtual power plants or VPPs – namely asking about what they are and whether they would serve an …