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- At the interface of AI, big data, the energy transition and mind-bogglingly complex weather systems, the ongoing supply of electricity relies on answering a deceptively simple question: Will it be sunny?
- At the interface of AI, big data, the energy transition and mind-bogglingly complex weather systems, the ongoing supply of electricity relies on answering a deceptively simple question: Will it be sunny?
- Daytime power prices have never been lower. So why are bills rising? Sun, 8 Feb 26, 5:37amThe benefits of extremely low energy prices during the day are "washed away" by extremely high ones after dark. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
- Daytime power prices in Australia have never been lower. So why are bills rising? Sun, 8 Feb 26, 5:37amThe benefits of extremely low energy prices during the day are "washed away" by extremely high ones after dark. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
- Households 'paid to switch off' as extreme weather stalks power grid Fri, 16 Jan 26, 5:49amIn a move labelled a sign of the times, energy firm AGL was last week offering customers money to cut use during a heatwave.
- Drop in energy price cap from April forecast to save typical home £138 a year Thu, 1 Jan 26, 12:37amPredicted 8% cut to upper limit for Great Britain could reduce bills to lowest level in 15 months
- Government boosts home battery spend by $5 billion Sat, 13 Dec 25, 5:36amFederal Energy Minister Chris Bowen announces big changes to the government's battery subsidy scheme amid claims most of its $2.3 billion budget has been spent in just six months.
- Democrats Are Behind Your Crippling Electricity Bills, Report Confirms Sat, 13 Dec 25, 9:00amThe new report, first provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation, found that blue states generally have higher electricity costs than red states. Titled “Blue States, High Rates. Electricity Prices: Elections Have Consequences,”...
- $2.3b drained in six months: Battery scheme facing 'urgent' overhaul Sat, 13 Dec 25, 5:36amAnnounced to great fanfare in the run-up to the election, Labor's $2.3 billion battery scheme was supposed to last until 2030. Much of the money is already gone.
- Energy blueprint shake-up as 'market moves faster than the systems plan' Wed, 10 Dec 25, 5:58amSoaring costs and trenchant criticism from some put the brakes on wind and transmission as the sun shines on big solar and batteries.
- Market operator switches to big solar, batteries as wind farms are becalmed Wed, 10 Dec 25, 5:58amSoaring costs and trenchant criticism from some put the brakes on wind and transmission as the sun shines on big solar and batteries.
- ‘Zombie’ electricity projects in Britain face axe to ease quicker grid connections Mon, 8 Dec 25, 5:00pmBacklog delaying ‘shovel-ready’ ventures will be cleared with aim of building virtually zero-carbon power system by 2030
- Households face higher energy bills as £28bn grid upgrade gets go-ahead Thu, 4 Dec 25, 7:26pmPlan to improve gas networks and rewire electricity systems across Great Britain likely to add £30 to average annual bill
- Watchdog flags 5 per cent fall in power prices amid renewables surge Thu, 4 Dec 25, 5:35amAn energy watchdog says more renewable energy is projected to lower prices, but others warn the promise is illusory and more pain is coming.
- Grid 'not ready' for coal plant's closure as AEMO warns of blackout risk Mon, 1 Dec 25, 8:35amThe energy grid is not ready for the closure of the Eraring coal plant, the energy operator has warned, raising the threat of widespread blackouts in eastern Australia.