What Australia Can Learn from Germany’s Grid Fee Overhaul
Germany’s electricity regulator has fired up the conversation on what could be a transformational shake-up of it’s electricity grid fee structure, signalling a move away from static pricing and towards a model that better supports renewable integration and smarter consumption. For Australia, where we face our own challenges in balancing affordability, sustainability and network investment, […]
Navigating Minimum & Maximum Demand
Australia’s energy grid is facing minimum demand records as renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and increasing demand variability reshape the market. The rise of rooftop solar has lowered minimum demand, while extreme weather events push maximum demand to critical levels, stressing both ageing coal plants and renewables. Batteries offer flexibility but introduce new complexities, such as coordination and market dynamics.