Installers blamed for rooftop PV failures when bushfires separated grids

Installers blamed for rooftop PV failures when bushfires separated grids, but coal plants also did the opposite of what was required and even the Hornsdale battery missed its mark.
Tesla virtual power plant in South Australia first to lift FCAS capacity to 10MW

Tesla virtual power plant in South Australia can now commit 10MW to FCAS markets, meaning that batteries in more than 2,000 homes will be providing crucial grid services. The post Tesla virtual power plant in South Australia first to lift FCAS capacity to 10MW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ARENA to get $1.4 billion as Coalition channels funds to CCS, hydrogen and pubs

ARENA to get $1.4 billion, but it and the CEFC will have mandates broadened to include the Coalition’s favoured “low emissions” technologies, including CCS. The post ARENA to get $1.4 billion as Coalition channels funds to CCS, hydrogen and pubs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ARENA to be given $1.4 billion as Coalition channels funds to CCS, EVs and pubs

ARENA to get $1.4 billion, but it and the CEFC will have mandates broadened to include the Coalition’s favoured “low emissions” technologies, including CCS. The post ARENA to be given $1.4 billion as Coalition channels funds to CCS, EVs and pubs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Liddell report shows Morrison and Taylor exaggerated case for gas intervention

Modelling for the Liddell Task Force reveals that Angus Taylor and Scott Morrison exaggerated the price impacts used to justify their extraordinary gas intervention. The post Liddell report shows Morrison and Taylor exaggerated case for gas intervention appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Are Cannon-Brookes and Elon Musk about to team up for big battery plans?

Cannon-Brookes says he is talking to Musk again. Is this just about a Newcastle battery, or plans for the world’s biggest solar and battery project in the NT? The post Are Cannon-Brookes and Elon Musk about to team up for big battery plans? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Transgrid shortlists projects for 1.4GW New England renewable zone

Transgrid short-lists projects that will be able to bid for 1,400MW capacity on a new transmission line in New England region of NSW. The post Transgrid shortlists projects for 1.4GW New England renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Taylor gives up on Liddell coal extension, but what is an “acceptable” battery?

Angus Taylor gives up on idea of forcing AGL to keep Liddell coal generator online, but what is an “acceptable” battery? The post Taylor gives up on Liddell coal extension, but what is an “acceptable” battery? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Canavan fails factcheck in Facebook rants against solar power

Matt Canavan is on the warpath against renewables again, this time with his focus on solar. And he’s getting his facts terribly wrong. The post Canavan fails factcheck in Facebook rants against solar power appeared first on RenewEconomy.
RBA ignores own climate warnings, seeks only 10pct green energy

RBA plans 1MW solar plant on its note printing facilities, but a new tender for RBA’s energy supply seeks only 10% green power, despite its repeated warnings on climate change. The post RBA ignores own climate warnings, seeks only 10pct green energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.