Grid Demand Swings: From Excess to Shortage
Victoria’s grid experiences rapid shift from high demand to low demand within 24 hours, highlighting the need for flexibility in energy supply and consumption.
Victoria’s grid experiences rapid shift from high demand to low demand within 24 hours, highlighting the need for flexibility in energy supply and consumption.
First large-scale floating solar PV plant completed at former gravel pit, generating electricity for 7,000 homes, with ecological benefits and innovative technology used.
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Peter Dutton overlooks savings from solar, electric appliances, and EVs. Solar and battery prices drop, making EV ownership affordable. Opportunities for cheap solar panels and energy storage are available now.
Learn how to prevent waste of solar electricity by getting the right-sized system, using appliances during sunny hours, and joining virtual power plants for lower electricity costs.
Clean Energy Regulator warns solar companies to follow rules or risk exclusion from government rebate scheme. Recent warrant issued to assess compliance and investigate alleged network relationships.