An in-depth look into critical energy issues

Why the NEM is struggling to meet its objectives

Energy Journalist, December 8, 2022, Electricity, Features, Policy, 0

Here, Mott Macdonald discuss the recent rule changes within the National Electricity Market and the influence these have had...

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The next generation of solar technologies

Energy Journalist, December 8, 2022, Features, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability, 0

The Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics discusses their recent funding support, their research work into cell technology that will...

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Study drives vehicle-to-grid in Aus-first trial

Energy Journalist, December 7, 2022, Electric Vehicles, Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, 0

By John Thompson, Journalist, Energy Magazine Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries may soon support the national energy grid during periods...

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Delivering successful energy projects in the renewable revolution

Energy Journalist, December 6, 2022, Electricity, Features, Networks, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, 0

By Fiona McIntyre, Partner, PwC Australia’s Energy Transition team To achieve net zero by 2050, Australia’s energy landscape needs...

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There’s no transition without transmission

Energy Journalist, December 1, 2022, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Features, Networks, Projects, Renewable Energy, 0

By Brett Redman, CEO, Transgrid Urgent action is needed to accelerate Australia’s energy transition. We must act now to...

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Australia’s national electric vehicle uptake strategy: the plan to propel new technology forward

Rebecca Todesco, December 1, 2022, Electric Vehicles, Features, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, 0

By Rebecca Todesco, Journalist, Energy Magazine The Federal Government has provided an official update on a national electric vehicle...

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Emissions reductions are just the beginning: Australia’s opportunity to build the energy system of the future

Energy Journalist, November 30, 2022, Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, 0

By Julie Romanet-Perroux, Energy Transition Lead, Accenture Australia and New Zealand Australia’s energy system is undergoing an enormous overhaul...

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What is a substation? Behind the technology driving transmission and distribution networks

Energy Journalist, November 29, 2022, Electricity, Features, Substations, 0

By John Thompson, Journalist, Energy Magazine Substations are the backbone of Australia’s energy grid, connecting electricity generators to essential...

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Managing solar waste: getting ahead of the challenge

Energy Journalist, November 29, 2022, Features, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability, 0

By 2030, solar panels are expected to create a cumulative waste volume of more than 500,000 tonnes. To avoid...

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Sustainable aviation fuel: ready for take-off in Australia

Energy Journalist, November 29, 2022, Bioenergy, Features, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, 0

It is well recognised that aviation is one of the most challenging industries to decarbonise. Here, Bioenergy Australia CEO,...

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Condabri gas plant undertakes vital maintenance work

Energy Journalist, November 28, 2022, Features, Gas, Projects, Uncategorized, 0

Coal seam gas facilities across the Surat and Bowen basins in Queensland are undergoing a variety of complex scheduled...

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The flexible electricity system of the future

Energy Journalist, September 5, 2022, Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, 0

“We’re currently running a large-scale trial involving more than 900,000 customers – it’s called South Australia!”. This was said...

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Utility cyber security: your people are your first line of defence

Energy Journalist, September 1, 2022, Cyber Security, Digital Utilities, Features, IOT, 0

by Christopher Allan, Journalist, Energy Magazine A recent industry panel at the 2022 Digital Utilities summit has taken a...

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Preparing Melbourne’s electricity network for the solar future

Energy Journalist, September 1, 2022, Features, Networks, Solar, 0

by Jordan Oliver, Media and Public Affairs, United Energy Voltage management has always been a key focus for electricity...

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Are we ready for the EV revolution?

Energy Journalist, August 31, 2022, Electric Vehicles, Features, Renewable Energy, 0

Monaaf Al-Falahi, Technical Project Coordinator, Energy Networks Australia discusses how Australian networks are considering how the electricity grid needs...

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Are cool roofs the future for Australian cities?

Energy Journalist, August 30, 2022, Energy Efficiency, Features, 0

A UNSW Sydney research team’s technological and cost-benefit analyses of adopting cool roof technology across major Australian cities has...

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Crowdfunding consumers driving clean energy investment

Imogen Hartmann, August 30, 2022, Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Solar, 1

Australia’s 2022 federal election was colloquially named the ‘climate change election’. With the Australian Labor Party, as well as...

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Alice Springs Future Grid: lessons for the NEM of tomorrow

Energy Journalist, August 30, 2022, Features, Networks, Projects, Renewable Energy, 0

The isolated Alice Springs electricity system has been trending towards negative demand and grappling with how to use more...

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How to manage future waste from wind turbine blades

Energy Journalist, August 29, 2022, Features, Renewable Energy, Wind, 0

by Professor Peter Majewski, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia With 824GW of capacity and about 300,000 wind...

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How new networks will meet decarbonisation targets

Energy Journalist, August 29, 2022, Electricity, Features, 0

Cara Graham – EY Oceania Power & Utilities partner discusses how the new energy era it set to be...

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More demand than supply: where Australia’s gas went wrong

Holly Tancredi, August 29, 2022, Energy Efficiency, Features, Gas, 0

by Holly Tancredi, Assistant Editor, Energy Magazine 2022 has held major problems for not just Australia’s energy providers, but...

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Taking aim at misconceptions in the NEM

Energy Journalist, August 26, 2022, Features, 0

by Christopher Allan, Journalist, Energy Magazine With energy prices rising, it is critical that debates surrounding Australia’s national energy...

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Lithium-sulfur batteries: the new kid on the block

Imogen Hartmann, August 26, 2022, Batteries & Storage, Features, 0

Cost-effective storage solutions will be integral to transitioning our energy system and meeting net zero targets, and a new...

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Energy efficiency: the secret sauce to bill relief

Imogen Hartmann, August 26, 2022, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Features, 0

by Imogen Hartmann, Editor, Energy magazine As wholesale electricity and gas prices continued to soar in the first half...

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Getting to know the new Federal Energy Ministry

Imogen Hartmann, August 25, 2022, Features, People & Appointments, 1

by Imogen Hartmann, Editor, Energy magazine Australians took to the voting stands at the end of May 2022 and...

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Hydrogen’s future is green

Energy Journalist, August 10, 2022, Features, Hydrogen, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, 0

by Peter Majewski, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia. Hydrogen Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the...

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Energy sector asleep as CDR deadline looms

Holly Tancredi, June 8, 2022, Cyber Security, Features, 0

by Luke Wines, Senior Manager Data and Analytics, EY With the recent release of the Consumer Data Right (CDR)...

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Q&A: Western Victoria Transmission Network Project

Holly Tancredi, June 8, 2022, Electricity, Features, Powerlines, 0

With its abundance of wind resources, Victoria holds natural advantages that could make it a leader in the renewables...

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Unpacking Australia’s hydrogen forecast: policies, costs and exports

Holly Tancredi, June 7, 2022, Features, Gas, Hydrogen, 0

by Lauren DeLorenzo, Journalist, Energy magazine Due to emerging technologies, market factors and Australia’s federal priorities, there has been...

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Transitioning SA’s power system with Project EnergyConnect

Holly Tancredi, June 7, 2022, Electricity, Features, 0

by Ralf Riccardi, Project EnergyConnect Project Director, ElectraNet Australia’s energy landscape is changing, with renewable electricity sources displacing traditional...