Energy & Grid Management
South Australia proposes to mandate smart appliances for homes
A mandate is proposed for key appliances to be made available demand response ready for smart homes in South Australia.
Renewable Energy
Asia Pacific governments increasingly looking to floating offshore wind power
A new study released by research firm Wood Mackenzie, states that floating offshore could be the next frontier in wind power development in Asia Pacific.
Storage
FCAS revenues from batteries increase by 25%
Cornwall Insight Australia batteries in Australia are increasing their revenue through Frequency Control Ancillary Services - study.
Smart Meters
1 million smart meter milestone in Australia and New Zealand
Surging solar and behind the meter services are driving smart meters across electricity markets, Antipodes utility services company Intellihub reports.
Storage
Community storage trial expands in Western Australia
Western Australia’s Synergy and Western Power have launched the PowerBank 3 community energy storage trial.
Digitalisation
Tasmania’s distribution network to get a digital twin
TasNetworks plans to use a digital twin to improve the management and maintenance of its power distribution network.
Business
Australian renewables see wholesale prices buck January trends
In Australia, the month of January normally sees a spike in the average wholesale electricity prices, according to Cornwall Insights.
Electric Vehicles
Four Australian grid operators to participate in $3.4 million EV pilot
Australian distribution network service providers are to participate in a pilot aimed at preparing energy networks for an increase in demand due to EV charging.
New technology
WePower delivers blockchain renewable procurement platform
Australian energy retailer Mojo Energy is implementing WePower’s Elemental blockchain renewable energy marketplace.
Energy & Grid Management
Virtual power plant to pilot in Western Australia
Project Symphony has been launched to create an over 500 household and business virtual power plant in suburban Perth.
