solar penetration

  • Low carbon generation

    Australian Chart of the week | Out of sight, not out of mind: DER record growth continues

    The growth in behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (BTM DER) has been a key feature of the NEM over recent years. BTM solar has grown from ~1-2% of total energy supplied five years ago to ~6% this year. In fact, looking within the day, the percentage of supply being provided by...

  • Low carbon generation

    Australian chart of the week | SA shatters record: lets talk about the elephant in the room…

    As springtime rolls around in the NEM, those with interest in the market are always keeping an eye on South Australia to see just how low operational demand will go and when (not so much if) the record will be broken. This year has not disappointed. On 11 October 2020...

  • Energy storage and flexibility

    Australian Chart of the week | GPG: From middle of the order to the nightwatchman?

    Across multiple reports published in recent weeks, the topic of changing supply dynamics has been a key focus as more renewable energy resources continue to enter the system including both grid-scale and behind-the-meter assets. Much of the commentary has focussed on the changing operation of coal generation in the face...