Alcoa’s Portland aluminium smelter, which accounts for up to 10 percent of Victoria’s electricity demand, has just signed a demand response subsidy deal that will …
Alcoa’s Portland Smelter gets $160m electricity deal to act as giant virtual battery
Port Kembla Green Hydrogen power station proposed by Fortescue
Fortescue Metals Group CEO Andrew Forrest is willing to finance a $1bn 850 MW Port Kembla Green Hydrogen Power station. Through Squadron Energy, the WA …
What is Green Hydrogen and can it become a future fuel?
Green hydrogen has long been touted as a fuel for the future because it is abundant, cheap and burns cleanly, but it does pose some …
Leading Edge Energy’s Guide to Serving up Restaurant Energy Efficiency
It’s a goal for any restaurant owner to find ways to keep costs down and maximise profits. Given that electricity bills make a significant dent …
Yallourn coal plant to close in 2028
EnergyAustralia’s 1,480-megawatt Yallourn coal plant has become the latest casualty in Australia’s transition to renewable energy and will close four years early in mid-2028. Yallourn …
February 2021 Energy Market Review
Persistent ultra-low wholesale prices are starting to take a toll on coal-fired generators. The February 2021 electricity market saw energy giants AGL and Origin report …
Cryptomining in Australia: Soaking up excess daytime solar and night-time wind energy
Crypto mining in Australia is perfect for soaking up excess rooftop solar and night-time wind generation, which is causing problems for electricity generation firms. While …
Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Mining – The Energy Problem
The amount of energy used in the Bitcoin mining business is staggering. Bitcoin’s electricity consumption – at 122 TWh – is above Argentina (121 TWh), …
Bitcoin Mining in Australia – Solving the Energy Problem
Recent historic six-year lows in wholesale electricity prices have suddenly made Bitcoin mining in Australia a very real possibility, especially if mining labs are hooked …
Blend and Extend saved The Liuzzi Group $700k!
The Liuzzi Group are property managers and developers with diverse assets across Australia. With electricity prices in steep decline, Liuzzi were keen to find out …
