Explainer: Frequency Control Ancillary Service (FCAS)
What is FCAS? In most of Australia, electricity is procured through the National Electricity Market (NEM). Every five minutes, large suppliers and…
Say what you mean – not “Virtual Power Plant”!
The term “virtual power plant” (VPP) is often misused because it can refer to a variety of different energy management systems, and…
Battery Technology and Solar – a match made in Heaven
There are several types of battery storage systems that are commonly used in commercial settings, that work in unison with existing solar.…
So, where are we at on decarbonisation targets?
Australia has set a target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, which means that the country aims to balance the amount of…
Understanding Virtual Power Plants and the shift to energy digitisation
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are considered the future of energy production and distribution for several reasons: 1. Flexibility: VPPs allow for greater…
The rise of distributed energy and the era of new value creation
The energy landscape is changing rapidly as more and more countries turn to renewable energy sources to meet their power demands. The…
AI creating better energy trading outcomes?
AI has a significant role to play in the control of distributed energy resources and automated energy trading. Here are some ways…
Frequency control and the value of FCAS in the Australian Energy Market
A deep dive to into the National Energy Market FCAS (Frequency Control Ancillary Services) markets in Australia are designed to ensure the…
Planning for 5 foundational shifts in the NEM
Distributed Energy Resources at the forefront of foundational shifts in the National Energy Market (NEM). Planning to optimise your energy resources through…