Tag: Australian Energy Market Operator
ABB pushes new BESS-as-a-Service model to meet soaring energy demands
As Australia prepares for a major energy transition, the need for scalable, flexible battery storage solutions has never been more urgent. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) forecasts that the country will require around 9GW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) by 2027 to support renewable energy integration, manage coal plant closures, and address rising grid volatility.
Koorangie Energy Storage System welcomes 100 Tesla Megapacks
The Allan Labor Government’s $480 million investment into Victoria’s energy grid has reached another milestone with the delivery of 100 Tesla Megapacks to the Koorangie Energy Storage System.
Rewiring Australia urges swift electrification focus after AEMO report
Australia is urged to intensify its focus on electrification following the release of the Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) Integrated System Plan (ISP), which underscores the country's ability to reliably transition to renewable energy with increased capacity.
ARENA funds GridWise to streamline renewable energy integration
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is injecting $336,000 into GridWise Energy Solutions for their pioneering ‘Dynamic Model Validation’ (DMV) project.
WA’s mining future hinges on new gas supplies
Boosting new gas supply will be essential to fuel Western Australia's plans to phase out coal from electricity and ensure affordable energy for minerals processing, according to a leading energy research firm.
New director appointed to secure gas supply in Victoria and NSW
Australian Energy Producers announced the appointment of Peter Kos as director for Victoria and NSW to champion the role of natural gas in the country's transition towards cleaner energy futures.
AEMO warns of impending shift to diesel-powered electricity
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised concerns over the looming prospect of diesel-powered electricity as a consequence of the dwindling gas supply on the east coast.
Glenrowan solar farm achieves maximum capacity powering 45,000 homes
CIMIC Group's Pacific Partnerships and UGL announced the Glenrowan Solar Farm in Victoria has reached full power just 12 months from financial close.
CSIRO report: Renewables remain cheapest source as nuclear energy costs skyrocket
Renewables remain the cheapest form of reliable energy in Australia now and to 2030, according to the consultation draft of the 2023-24 GenCost report.
ARENA backs Monash University project addressing oscillation issues in national energy grid
Monash University has secured approximately half a million dollars in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support a project that aims to develop a tool that will address oscillation issues in Australia’s national energy grid.
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Forecasting the future: GridBeyond’s new tool supports smarter energy planning
As Australia’s energy landscape grows more dynamic, businesses operating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) face increasing challenges – from rising costs and evolving regulations to the growing presence of decentralised and renewable energy sources.
