South Australia Hasn’t Lost One Hour Of Electricity In 5 Years Thanks To Renewables &…
South Australia is proving renewable energy coupled with battery storage can replace thermal generation and lower costs to consumers.
South Australia is proving renewable energy coupled with battery storage can replace thermal generation and lower costs to consumers.
When Jurgen Lunsmann (a former V8 racing car driver) first entered Targa West 3 years ago, he had to put up with 200 jokes about extension cords from the “petrol heads.” Last year, it was about 100. This year, there was silence as he aced the field in his Tesla … [continued]
As Australia’s electricity grid moves towards higher and higher concentrations of renewable energy, the newly appointed head of the Australian Energy Market Operator is pushing for the ability to handle a peak of 100% renewables entering the grid. In a recent speech, Daniel Westerman set 2025 as the target date. … [continued]
Australia is taxing consumers who refuse to burn fossil fuels, according to Renew Economy. First, it was the carbon price that was world-leading — then trashed to please those who think climate change is a hoax. Then there was the possibility of introducing
For one hour on October 11, South Australia got 100% of its electricity from solar power.
Researchers at Northwestern University say they have a devised a new way of storing hydrogen and other gasses at lower pressure and less cost.
The Tesla virtual power plant in South Australia is only 2% complete but already it has proven its worth many times over while lowering utility bills for many customers.
The government of South Australia has been a staunch supporter of renewables like wind and solar power. That is paying off for utility customers in SA.
Neoen, the owner/operator of the Hornsdale battery in South Australia will expand its size by 50% by the middle of next year, further stabilizing the grid and saving utility customers money.
General Electric Renewable Energy has secured two major contracts to supply grid scale battery storage in California and South Australia.