We are currently experiencing a comprehensive shift in how we source, use and store energy. But this dynamic age owes a debt to 19th century Australian innovators like Henry Sutton, who helped develop the world’s first storage battery.
electricity, battery, innovation and technology, people stories, renewablesThe Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has today released the 2017 Western Australia Gas Statement of Opportunities (WA GSOO), which provides an assessment of the WA domestic gas market for the outlook period 2018-2027.
Western Australia, gas, infographic, energy explainedAn intense heatwave across Queensland in the early part of February 2018 saw temperatures soar to nine degrees above average in some parts of the State. This ‘heat event’ highlighted how our modern energy system is inextricably linked to the weather now more than ever before. Energy Live spoke to Mike Davidson, AEMO’s Manager of Operational Forecasting, about the lessons learnt from this extraordinary hot spell.
Queensland, weather, summer, peak demand, interview, solar, energy explainedThe Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has today released the 2017 Western Australian Gas Statement of Opportunities (WA GSOO), which provides an assessment of the WA domestic gas market for the outlook period 2018-2027.
Western Australia, gas, Audrey Zibelman, media release, report, newsIf you have access to an electric vehicle (EV) you can now travel along the world's longest electric super highway in a single state.
ARENA, Queensland, battery, innovation and technology, renewables, vehiclesThe future of energy will be digital. Blockchain technology will create new people centric energy markets using software that enables customers to set their buy and sell rates for distributed energy online.
technology, innovation and technology, consumers, distributionWhile rooftop solar panels are now common on Australian homes and businesses, energy storage units have been less so as the equipment required has been expensive and often complex. A rapid drop in prices, coupled with the evolution of lithium-ion batteries, and now government subsidies in some States and Territories, is changing things.
solar, battery, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, energy explainedAustralians are famous for our love of travel, but now we’re taking it up a notch with the arrival of the Australian Space Agency (ASA).
solar, technology, renewables, gas, International, factsheet, innovation and technologyMount Hotham, Australia’s highest alpine village, has a lot of energy to manage with its 13 chair lifts, three terrain parks, 35 kilometres (km) of cross-country skiing and year-round guests.
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