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Energy Efficiency
Features
Opinion
Renewables
Opinion

Missing blueprint key to ensuring australia’s successful energy transition

After more than a decade of energy policy inertia, Australia still does not have a complete blueprint to guide the way forward as our energy system evolves. Here, Matt Rennie states the case for such a blueprint, and outlines some of the critical elements it must contain.

Energy Networks
Features
Smart Energy
Technical
Grid Integration and Stabilisation

SA’s virtual power plant: A new phase for Australian energy

With virtual power plants (VPP) offering outcomes such as lower energy prices, increased grid stability and protection during outages, it’s no wonder that the rollout of what could be the world’s largest VPP has had an overwhelmingly positive response in South Australia.

Embedded Networks
Energy Networks
Features
Safety
Embedded Networks

Providing greater protection to embedded network customers

Embedded networks serve hundreds and thousands of Australians who live and work in apartment buildings, shopping centres, retirement villages, caravan parks and office buildings. These networks can provide cost benefits to those who draw energy from them by making use of innovative products and services. However, as the number of consumers using embedded networks has risen in the past few years, so too has the number of reports of negative experiences.

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Community Engagement
Customer
Disaster Management
Electricity
Features
Sustainability
Demand Management

How behavioural science can help us manage energy demand on our hottest days

On hot summer days, power usage in Australia skyrockets as households and businesses turn on their air conditioners. Energy usage can increase by over 45 per cent on these days, particularly between 3pm and 6pm. The Behavioural Insights Team recently conducted research in conjunction with Powershop to gain insights into the best ways to influence the behaviour of energy users during peak demand periods to reduce the risks to the network.

Disaster Management
Energy Efficiency
Features
Industry insight
Safety
Smart Energy
Disaster Management

Weathering the storm – Arming Australia’s grid against the evolving threat landscape

Renewable investments have sky-rocketed in the context of ambitious government targets; however, investments in systems, assets and markets that strengthen the grid have struggled to keep pace. As we enter storm and bushfire season, network businesses need to hone emergency response plans and, in parallel, progress grid modernisation.

Asset Management
Customer
Electric Vehicles
Energy Efficiency
Features
Renewables
Smart Energy
Sustainability
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Electric Vehicles

Ultra-rapid network gearing Australia up for EVs

While there is certainly interest surrounding the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) in Australia, the technology is facing a significant speed bump when it comes to the availability of charging infrastructure. However, with critical government support, an Australian company is aiming to bridge the vehicle charging gap, starting with the country’s coastline.

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