Power factor measures how efficiently an electrical system uses power. It is the ratio of Active Power, (the electricity that actually does work) measured in …
Power Factor: Understanding its Importance in Energy Efficiency
Prime Minister announces $1 billion Solar Sunshot subsidies and grants scheme
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the $1 billion Solar Sunshot subsidies and grants scheme to establish Australia’s domestic solar supply chain. Marking the significant …
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 …
Concerns that Kogan Creek industrial action could push electricity prices up on the East Coast
Workers at CS Energy’s Kogan Creek commenced industrial action on Thursday 21 September, creating concerns over supply to the East Coast. The 16-year-old 750 MW …
El Niño summer could cause rolling blackouts in Victoria and South Australia – AEMO
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned that Victoria and South Australia could face rolling blackouts as an El Niño Summer will bring hot and …
South Australia experiences the first instances of new $16,600 electricity spot market price cap
South Australia became the first state in the National Energy Market to experience the new electricity spot market price cap of $16,600/MWh. New South Wales …
AEMO improves average processing time for renewable energy connections by 10 percent
The Australian Energy Market Operator has improved its average processing time for new renewable energy connections by 10 percent in the last financial year. AEMO …
Readiness for 100 per cent instantaneous renewables is key to renewable energy transition
The Australian Energy Market Operator has outlined four key action points to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to 100 % renewable energy, emphasising instantaneous …
Australia’s pace of investment in renewable energy is too slow
The slow pace of investment in renewable energy to replace retiring coal power plants poses challenges to achieving the country’s emissions targets and causing price …
