Grid
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AEMC launches review into delivering major long-term energy transmission projects
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has announced that it will review how the planning, investment and economic assessment processes for large-scale transmission infrastructure can support ... -
Solar exceeds coal for first time, renewables set records on Australia’s main grid
The combined output of rooftop solar and large-scale solar farms exceeded that of brown and black coal generation for the first time in Australia’s main grid ... -
New connections simulation tool to help streamline renewables connection approvals
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $2.23 million in funding to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to develop a cloud-based connections simulation ... -
Transforming the grid with pole-mounted batteries
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $4 million of ARENA funding to United Energy to trial the use of pole-mounted batteries to support ... -
Merredin Solar Farm PPA expanded for emissions reduction
Risen Energy has expanded its ten-year renewable power purchasing agreement (PPA) for Merredin Solar Farm, aiming to reduce emissions from BHP Nickel West’s Kalgoorlie smelter. The ... -
AER: 2020-21 FY had lowest wholesale energy prices in five years
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has revealed that the 2020-21 financial year saw the lowest wholesale energy prices in five years, with the National Electricity Market ... -
AGL invests $180 million in Torrens Island grid-scale battery
AGL has appointed technology group, Wärtsilä to construct the $180 million, 250MW Torrens Island grid-scale battery in South Australia. The Torrens Island grid-scale battery, expected to ... -
ENA welcomes AEMC’s small-scale solar reforms
Energy Networks Australia (ENA) has welcomed the final access and pricing determination for distributed energy resources (DER) handed down by the independent Australian Energy Market Commission ... -
AEMC finalises small-scale solar reforms to support grid, EVs
The Australian Energy Market Commission has finalised reforms designed to get more small-scale solar into the grid and support the growth of batteries and electric vehicles ...
