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Solar

Maximising solar by rethinking pv panel orientation

Traditionally, solar PV panels have been orientated in a northerly direction, towards the equator. But new research from the University of South Australia questions whether this is the most effective approach, particularly in a residential setting, where north-facing panels will produce the most energy in the middle of the day – outside the usual residential usage peaks.

Batteries & Storage
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Renewables
Smart Energy
Solar
Sustainability
Renewables

Co-locating renewables and batteries: assessing the operational implications

Edify Energy recently published a knowledge sharing report covering the first 12 months of operations for the Gannawarra Energy Storage System. Here, we explore some of the learnings from this first operational period and provide insights into how this may drive development decisions for future battery systems seeking to support renewables.

Embedded Networks
Energy Networks
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Microgrids
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Embedded Networks

What the victorian default offer means for the future of embedded networks

With many Victorians doing it tough this year, cheaper prices for utilities is always welcome news. In July 2020, the Victorian Government announced new pricing reforms that would place pricing caps on electricity for Victorians living in embedded networks. We take a closer look at the Victorian Default Offer, what it means for customers and what it means for electricity businesses.

Asset Management
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Energy Efficiency
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Hydrogen
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Renewables
Sustainability
Emissions

Structured plan to help flatten aviation’s CO2 curve

As COVID-19-related border closures have curtailed commercial aviation activity globally, the sector continues to deal with another, longer-term challenge – the need to flatten its steep CO2-emissions trajectory in the face of stricter decarbonisation targets.

Batteries & Storage
Distributed Generation
Electricity
Energy Efficiency
Features
Renewables
Smart Energy
Software
Solar
Sustainability
Wind
Batteries

Batteries in the burbs: exploring the potential

A team at the Australian National University has undertaken a significant project to explore the potential benefits of community batteries, as well as the attitudes of residents towards them. Here, they share some of their findings and explore the next steps for the energy industry.

Electric Vehicles
Emissions reduction
Features
Smart Energy
Sustainability
Electric Vehicles

Why aren’t more australians driving EVs?

International interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is constantly increasing, with over three million EVs on the roads internationally and uptake expected to increase year upon year. However, with EVs making up only 0.2 per cent of Australian vehicles, there are clearly some roadblocks that are holding back the growth of EVs Down Under.

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