It was a remarkable year in the electricity futures markets as we experienced record-low prices – the lowest in five years, throughout 2020. In November, we observed that all states …
November Energy Market Review
Ausgrid to trial standalone power systems to help get rural customers off the grid
Electricity distributor Ausgrid is searching for partners to offer standalone power systems (SAPs) based around solar and battery storage for customers who are looking to move off the grid. Ausgrid …
Gas and renewables – Australian Energy sector hit by double dose of government intervention
Australia’s energy sector has been hit by a double dose of government intervention as the New South Wales administration announced a renewable energy roadmap, with the Federal Government countering by …
New South Wales Government announces $32 billion Renewable Energy Roadmap
The New South Wales Government has announced a massive $32 billion Renewable Energy Roadmap focusing on new wind and solar generation projects and large-scale battery storage to replace the state’s …
October 2020 Energy Market Review
October saw the emerging pattern of record-breaking renewable energy output, and low operational demand start to form into a solid trend. New minimum operational demand records were set in Victoria …
All you need to know about Multi-site Tenders and Energy Management Services
Many businesses are becoming aware that reducing energy consumption can lead to savings, therefore improving their bottom line. However, taking those steps to become more energy efficient isn’t the most …
Summer 2020: Time to switch to solar energy!
Spring is here, summer is just on its way and businesses are all now allowed to reopen as long as they comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. Although first steps into …
September 2020 Energy Market Review
It has been a busy September 2020 for the Australian energy market. Energy futures prices fell from mid-September as the Morrison Government announced a suite of policies to support the …
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 …
