With rooftop solar forecast to grow by at least 10,000 megawatts in the next two decades across the National Electricity Market (that is roughly equivalent to 20% of all existing generating capacity), Energy Live dives into how the growth of solar is now a real disrupter - not just for AEMO, but system operators worldwide.
International, electricity, technology, renewables, solar, innovation and technologyWhile power systems and energy markets around the world are gearing up to face the challenges of the future, for AEMO and the broader energy industry in Australia, these challenges are in the here and now. Particularly in the National Electricity Market (NEM) that covers our eastern and south-eastern states, the energy transition is well underway and delivering tangible impacts.
infographic, peak demand, solar, renewables, wind, national electricity market, Editors Pick, innovation and technologyLast Sunday there was a new record for minimum grid demand set in South Australia. We know what you’re thinking - what on earth does that mean?
Editors Pick, South Australia, peak demand, solar, weather, national electricity market, electricity, consumers, battery, newsThe Western Australian (WA) state government has launched its Renewable Hydrogen Strategy to position the region as a major producer and exporter of the resource.
Western Australia, hydrogen, renewables, solar, wind, energy explained2018 saw unprecedented growth in large-scale solar PV with nearly two gigawatts (GW) of new capacity registered with AEMO. More than two thirds of this capacity came from solar systems that actually track and follow the movements of the sun.
solar, technology, electricity, innovation and technology, national electricity market, peak demand, summerAEMO recently went to SA to find out more about the evolving energy industry there…and by SA we mean South Africa.
Editors Pick, International, electricity, energy security, interview, people stories, renewables, transmission, newsFooty training on a wintery Thursday evening takes commitment, and if you’re one of the 1.4 million people who play AFL across the country, then you know how tough those dark nights on the local oval can be.
Victoria, energy explained, electricity, solarThere are some incredible changes taking place in the world of electricity. Energy Live contributor David Walker discusses six of the big ones.
solar, vehicles, battery, innovation and technology, technology, Editors PickThe Mt Emerald Wind Farm (a $400 million project situated about 50 kilometres from Cairns, Queensland) was opened by the state government last week
wind, technology, renewables, electricity, QueenslandA new industry report has concluded that Apple Inc. has the most installed solar capacity of any company in the United States
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