It has been another busy month in the Australian energy markets. Energy futures prices fell from mid-September as the Morrison Government announced a suite of policies to support the ‘gas-led …
September 2020 Energy Market Review
Federal Government’s “Energy Roadmap” ignores solar and wind focusing on hydrogen and carbon capture
The Federal government’s Low Emissions Technology Statement or “Energy Roadmap” has inexplicably left out reference to solar and wind generation, focusing instead on costly hydrogen technology, gas, carbon capture and …
Federal government allocates $1.4 billion ARENA funding boost for low emission technologies
The Federal Government has allocated $1.4 billion in ARENA funding to push the Australian Renewable Energy Agency towards low emission technology. The government is gunning for the agency and the …
Keys to business recovery: Energy efficiency and relationship-building
With business recovery on everyone’s minds as we navigate the New Normal, operating smarter while controlling costs has become even more important. And one step towards these is finding truly …
August 2020 Energy Market Review
Energy futures markets remain at rock-bottom prices, and we are continuing to secure ridiculously low contracts for our clients. “The deals we are securing are incredible. I haven’t seen anything …
How low minimum operational demand can damage electricity grid infrastructure and drive up network tariffs
Australia’s uptake of rooftop solar by both households and businesses is largely viewed as positive, but it can also put the National Energy Market at risk in terms of problems …
How should I adapt my business during coronavirus times?
With a second wave of COVID-19 occurring throughout Australia, restrictions are once again being put in place. Along with lingering effects of the first wave, businesses now also have to …
AGL’s Liddell coal plant to get new lease of life as big battery storage project
AGL Energy will turn its obsolete Hunter Valley Liddell coal generation plant into a giant 500 MW battery as it manages the transition to a renewable energy dominated electricity market. …
Ease financial uncertainties with natural gas group buying
With Australia facing a second wave of the coronavirus, businesses may expect to see some economic fluctuations as lockdowns are pursued. So it would make some fiscal sense for business …
Australian gas producers at the forefront of international gas market “meltdown”
Australian gas producers are at the forefront of the international gas market “meltdown,” as an effect of the COVID-19 crisis, as global consumption is set to drop by 4 percent …
