A new guide has been released for the Australian manufacturing industry, identifying practical and proven strategies to deliver energy and cost savings across manufacturing operations in a climate of high energy prices. The Australian Manufacturing: Gas Efficiency Guide, released by the Clean Energy Finance Council (CEFC), examines the energy needs of a wide range of manufacturers, from food and beverage […]
The latest project news, developments and opinion pieces from industry experts from Australia’s electricity industry.
Following his recent appointment as Minister for Energy, Angus Taylor addressed the National Small Business Summit and Council of Small Business Organisations, outlining his plans as the Minister for Energy. Price is the priority At a critical time for the energy industry, Mr Taylor opened and closed by stating that his first and only priority as Minister for Energy is […]
Water usage globally is doubling every 20 years. It is therefore unsurprising that wastewater facilities have evolved from waste disposal systems to resource recovery systems with an industry-wide drive to reclaim and reuse. As the demand for water increases in Australia, so has pressure on facilities to have reliable backup power systems to ensure a continuous and safe supply. Like […]
The Mt Emerald Wind Farm in Far North Queensland has energised its new 275kV Walkamin Substation and switchyard and is already transporting power into Powerlink’s transmission network. “This new substation is the critical link to transport power generated at Mount Emerald,” Queensland Energy Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said. “When testing and commissioning works are fully completed, the facility is expected […]
A $25 million upgrade on the Mudgeeraba Substation at Varsity Lakes has been completed by Powerlink Queensland. “Mudgeeraba Substation and Molendinar together are the two main power supply hubs for the Gold Coast,“ Queensland Energy Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said. “The upgrade supported up to 50 local jobs and has extended the life of the infrastructure in a safe, and […]
Contracts have been signed for Wannon Water’s $4.2 million wind generation project that will provide all the power for its sewage and water treatment facilities in Portland. The project is the latest step in Wannon Water’s pledge to reduce carbon emissions by 40 per cent by the year 2025 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Once commissioned, the generator […]
Powerlink’s Network Connections Manager, Simon Taylor, explains some of the key aspects to having a well prepared connection enquiry. Simon has over 13 years’ experience in managing grid connections as part of Powerlink’s $1 billion non-regulated portfolio – the largest in Australia. Renewable projects in Australia are flourishing. With the Federal Government and numerous state governments setting Renewable Energy Targets, […]
The Victorian Government will contribute $980,000 towards the Ovida Community Energy Hub project, as part of the Labor Government’s statewide Microgrid Demonstration Initiative. The $2 million Ovida project will install shared solar PV and battery systems in three buildings in Melbourne to help cut energy costs for tenants. The initiative will benefit approximately 650 customers, generate 5000kWh of solar energy […]
The Victorian Government will fund a $3 million grant program to help grow the new energy technology sector in the Latrobe Valley. The Latrobe Valley Microgrid Grant Program will help accelerate the uptake of renewable energy in the region. Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, said the grants will ensure businesses in the Latrobe Valley have […]
by Steven Neave, General Manager Electricity Networks, CitiPower and Powercor Ten years ago, the State Government made a decision to rollout a piece of technology into every Victorian home. It was controversial and unpopular, but is now proving to be one of the biggest drivers of innovation across the state’s network businesses. CitiPower and Powercor’s General Manager Electricity Networks Steven […]
Windlab has released a report showing that the ACT-supported Coonooer Bridge wind farm is the best performing in Australia this year. ACT Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Shane Rattenbury, said, “It’s fantastic that Coonooer Bridge wind farm in Victoria, which commenced generating renewable electricity for the ACT in 2016, has been found to be a nation leader in its […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that it will provide up to $500,000 in funding to Boral Timber in Port Macquarie to investigate the feasibility of building a second-generation biofuels refinery using waste sawmill residues. Under the $1.2 million study, Boral will explore the technical and financial viability of establishing a biorefinery using innovative technology, which would be […]
The Tasmanian Government has announced that its $750,000 On-Farm Energy Program will be expanded to include grants of up to $20,000 to be used for new energy efficient infrastructure. Under the revised scheme, farmers can receive dollar-for-dollar contributions for infrastructure such as irrigation pumps, lighting, insulation, solar panels, solar powered battery storage, or ventilation, heating or cooling equipment. This builds […]
Ausgrid has issued a warning about interfering with live electrical wires following dangerous incidents in Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens, where copper wire was stripped and stolen from power lines. Emergency crews were called to Masonite Road at Tomago in Port Stephens at around 2am on Tuesday 21 August 2018 after a fault was detected. They discovered metal guards had […]
At a critical time for the sector, and following a series of major leadership changes in Canberra, Angus Taylor has been announced as the new Federal Minister for Energy. Following the announcement of his appointment, Mr Taylor thanked outgoing Energy Minister, Josh Frydenberg, for his considerable contribution to the energy sector. Mr Taylor’s stance on renewable energy and climate has […]
Infigen Energy has been advised by Herbert Smith Freehills on contracting for the construction and installation of the new 25MW / 52MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), as well as funding agreements with the SA Government and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to co-fund the $38 million development. The new 25MW / 52MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which […]
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has published a draft rule, outlining a new compensation framework that would be applied during market suspension events, which have occurred twice in the history of the national electricity market. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) suspends the spot market when the market cannot operate as normal, for example, if there is no electricity […]
A trial by Queensland Urban Utilities and The University of Queensland (UQ) is harnessing the power of pee and testing its potential to be a sustainable source of fertiliser. The ground-breaking research is the world’s first system to recover nitrogen, phosphorus and micronutrients from urine at the source – the loo – without using chemicals or power. The trial is […]
The 2018 All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference will showcase an impressive lineup of speakers and exhibitors when it returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary from 3-4 October 2018 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Registrations for Australia’s largest, clean and renewable energy event are now open. Co-located with Waste Expo Australia, the free-to-attend event brings together leading suppliers and […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been directed by the Federal Government to monitor and report on prices, profits and margins in the supply of electricity in the National Electricity Market. The first report is due to government by 31 March 2019, with reporting to continue at least every six months until 2025. The formal Government direction enables […]
by Simon Vardy, Managing Director, Accenture Australia Utilities Strategy Practice The threat of cyber attacks on power infrastructure is a cause of global concern, with their critical systems a prime target for cyber attackers to inflict serious damage and disruption. In the past twelve months, hackers have breached the networks of energy providers in Germany, Ukraine and the US using […]
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that the emissions target will be dropped from the National Energy Guarantee during a press conference on Monday 20 August, in which he stated that his key priority is to reduce residents’ electricity bills, and which led to a tense leadership spill. “It is clear that in the absence of bipartisan support, the legislation to […]
The Australian Energy Council has released a statement saying that reforms to the energy market must be properly considered. The Australian Energy Council Chief Executive, Sarah McNamara, said that calls for substantial changes to energy market arrangements risked poor outcomes for consumers. “The industry stands ready to engage with the Government in good faith on the extensive range of recommendations […]
The City of Sydney has partnered with Ausgrid to update thousands of streetlights to efficient LED lamps in an aim to reach Sydney’s renewable energy targets. It is part of a wider program where Ausgrid has offered 33 councils the option to accelerate the replacement of 100,000 older residential street lights across the network. Chief Operating Officer, Trevor Armstrong, said […]
The Victorian Government has announced that it will provide 50 per cent of funding for a new Solar Homes Package, providing solar PV systems up to 4Kw for 650,000 Victorian homes over the next decade. The $1.24 billion program will save the typical Victorian household $2225 for an average 4kW solar system. If re-elected, the current Victorian Government will also […]
The NBN Co has announced an increase in its total revenue to $1.98 billion, reporting solid improvement on customer experience metrics throughout the 2017/18 financial year. The company made progress against its goal to complete the network build by 2020, declaring 8.1 million premises ready for service and seven million premises ready to connect. At the end of FY18, more […]
The clean energy industry is reportedly pleased with the progress being made on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) draft legislation, but is requesting further refinement. Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton, said the clean energy industry remained concerned with some aspects of the NEG architecture, along with the level of the Federal Government’s proposed emissions reduction target. “We believe […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that, on behalf of the Australian Government, it will provide $5 million in funding to Infigen to install a 25MW/52MWh Tesla battery at the Lake Bonney Wind Farm in South Australia. The $38 million project is also supported by the South Australian Government with a $5 million grant under its Renewable Technology […]
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has published a series of gas liquidity metrics which are expected to enhance transparency in the energy market. The new metrics, which add to the existing comprehensive suite of gas and electricity metrics on the AER’s Wholesale statistics webpage, will help the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) in its new biennial reviews, tracking the growth […]
The Federal Government has announced its support of the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft rule requiring generators to give at least three years’ notice of closure. “The closure of Hazelwood with just six months’ notice drove up wholesale prices and threatened the reliability of our energy system,” Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg, said. “Notice of […]
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