Flexible export limits. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it is. Rooftop solar owners will soon recognise it as a game-changer for them, and we see it as a real breakthrough in our quest to maximise the use of renewable energy. Let’s start with the problem it’s solving: too much energy being generated… Read More
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The energy market is moving to greater sustainability
It’s clear that Australia is moving toward more sustainable models of just about everything. Over the past 20 years, we’ve all become far more conscious of things like recycling and limiting the amount of waste we produce, both individually and collectively. Increased environmental awareness has culminated in bans on single-use plastic products, while manufacturers and… Read More
AEMO says we’re going to need more electricity generation soon
The Australian Electricity Market Operator (AEMO) has a pretty big job. It’s tasked with managing electricity and gas systems and markets across Australia, helping to ensure Australians have access to affordable, secure, and reliable energy. AEMO produces a report called the Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO), which provides technical and market data for the National… Read More
Is MGA Thermal going to solve the challenge of energy storage?
The strong uptake of energy supplied from renewable sources is driving a need for improved storage solutions in Australia’s electricity markets. The combination of sustainable cheap energy that’s ready for dispatch is what everyone is hoping for. We’re watching with great interest and will do our best to identify and introduce you to any ventures… Read More
In case you missed it: here’s a roundup of some recent Australian energy news
You may not be inclined to keep up with what’s happening in the energy sector. Life’s hectic enough. All you want to do is flick a switch or turn a knob and get electricity or gas. We get it. It’s our job to make sure that electricity and gas are there when you need them… Read More
We’re one step closer to the ultimate clean energy: nuclear fusion
Did you know that on December 5 “one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century” was achieved in a lab in California? After more than 60 years of sustained effort by scientists all over the world, for the first time, a nuclear fusion reactor produced more energy than was used to trigger… Read More