California’s transition to green energy seems to be picking up pace this spring, with big batteries overtaking other power sources during evening peaks and renewables collectively …
Keeping Eraring open beyond 2025 is “unconscionable” – Climate Energy Finance report
Delaying the closure of Origin Energy’s Eraring coal power plant would be “unconscionable,” given that a new report from the Climate Energy Finance (CEF) finds …
Prime Minister announces $1 billion Solar Sunshot subsidies and grants scheme
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the $1 billion Solar Sunshot subsidies and grants scheme to establish Australia’s domestic solar supply chain. Marking the significant …
March 2024 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary Electricity prices remained reasonably flat throughout March 2024 with a minor uptick for the next three calendar years in South Australia, Victoria, 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Eraring closure delay still possible with slow renewables transition
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 …
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 …