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 …
Hard-hitting Climate Council report says Australia must reach net zero by 2035
A hard-hitting Climate Council report asserts that Australia must reach net zero emissions by 2035, with “no excuses”, using proven and available technologies and setting …
AGL and SunDrive to explore creation of solar manufacturing facility at Liddell site
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
November 2023 Electricity Market Review
Market Commentary November 2023 was eventful for the electricity market with a scrapped $10.6-B bid for Origin Energy, the Federal government subsidising a 32 GW …