The continued uptake of solar is a concern for networks as exports cause voltage levels to rise, writes Olivier Lacroix. Only flexible, smarter solutions will enable reliable and affordable energy – and more growth for PV.
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The VIPs in the VPP … putting users at the centre
Only by guaranteeing battery-owners flexibility and fair value will architects of virtual power plants realise their goals, writes Mike Roberts.
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Implementing virtual power plants: GSES
Virtual power plants can offer a revenue incentive to battery owners and, if they achieve sufficient scale, services to the grid. GSES looks at how the sector is taking shape.
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An efficient NEM is ‘possible’ but still a way off: Capgemini
Capgemini’s annual overview of global energy markets included a significant section on Australia this year. EcoGeneration speaks to authors Anastasia Klingberg and Jan Lindhaus about how we are tracking.
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No ‘sudden drop’ for battery prices, but plenty of ‘intangible returns’: sonnen
Residential storage used smartly or connected in virtual power plants can unlock value in existing solar PV, says sonnen Australia managing director Nathan Dunn, but don’t expect any major
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ARENA’s Darren Miller on how to build a risk-filled renewables portfolio … ‘none of our investments are duds – even the ones that fail’
As head of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Darren Miller is pushing the technologies that will support and deliver tomorrow’s clean energy grid.
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Dreamy EV rollout or nightmare for the grid: All-Energy panel
As EVs very slowly replace petrol-powered cars, networks, consumers, infrastructure companies and policymakers must very quickly adapt their thinking and services.
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Greenbacks for greenery … venture capital hears the call for clean energy
Climate-conscious venture capitalists are once again placing big bets on clean technology. Can they make money and protect the planet?
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Integrating DER into the grid: All-Energy highlights
Distribution networks spoke about their efforts to accommodate higher levels of distributed energy resources into the grid during a session for All-Energy 2020.
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Members Energy’s plan to build the world’s largest VPP … ‘we are a classic disruptor’
As the economics of energy storage makes it appear more favourable, a battery sales company is planning what it hopes will be the country's biggest virtual power plant.
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