Did AEMO just kill off Virtual Power Plants? Part 2
This is the second of a 2-part article series on this AEMO decision. In the first article we introduce and critique the decision made by...
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James Allston
- Jul 5, 2021
Did AEMO just kill off Virtual Power Plants? Part 1
First published July 2. Updated with correction: 2 Nov This is the first of a 2-part article series on this AEMO decision. In the...
James Allston
- May 18, 2021
James Allston's all electric home
New Energy Ventures very own James Allston was asked by Nat from Nats What I Reckon, actor Yael Stone and The New Joneses to go through...
James Allston
- Nov 9, 2020
Building a VPP: Strategies for Success
Since publishing, this article has been substantially expanded upon and is now available article #1 of our Industry Insights series,...
James Allston
- Sep 25, 2020
5 reasons why C&I virtual power plants will ultimately do better than residential ones
Here are the top 5 reasons why we think that C&I VPPs will ultimately outperform residential VPPs by being bigger and move valuable.
James Allston
- Aug 21, 2020
The 'ISP 2020' - Top 5 highlights for batteries and VPPs
What does the AEMO's ISP 2020 mean, in particular for energy storage and virtual power plants?
Chris Cooper
- Aug 3, 2020
C&I batteries | Don't make these 3 common mistakes
Don't make these mistakes when pursuing C&I battery projects....
James Allston
- Jul 3, 2020
Press release – World’s first ever Dutch Auction for batteries
Contact person: James Allston Phone: 0468 511 644 Email: james.allston@newenergy.ventures Auction Link: www.newenergy.ventures/batteryauc...
James Allston
- Jul 3, 2020
What is the right price for a C&I battery in 2020?
Battery costs have been coming down dramatically in recent years with many people waiting for the “right price”. Bloomberg New Energy...
James Allston
- May 15, 2020
Building all-electric homes – and why ditching gas isn’t as easy as it should be
It all starts with a simple question... A few months back we were asked by a developer client - what is the best hot water heating...
Michael Jurasovic
- May 11, 2020
Has Covid-19 crippled big-battery and virtual power plant economics?
Big batteries in Australia have managed to get some serious momentum of late. Everyone has been inspired by the incredible economics of...
Michael Jurasovic
- Mar 6, 2020
Taking the embedded network industry's pulse: An exemption analysis
It’s well established that embedded networks can be a win for customers through reduced power bills, increased solar penetration, and...
Chris Cooper
- Jan 28, 2020
How to give home buyers almost $40k in sustainable inclusions - at no cost.
By applying four simple changes to the typical new-build home, you can find almost $40,000 in value for your customers - and also go green.
James Allston
- Jan 23, 2020
Our predictions for 2020 in property and energy
We’ve taken stock to think about what at going to be the big themes of the year and make our predictions for 2020.
James Allston
- Jan 17, 2020
The bushfires are a call to action for Australia, especially for the property industry.
This summer's terrible bushfires have been a wake-up call for Australia. Concern about climate change has reached record levels; 4 in 5...
Chris Cooper
- Nov 14, 2019
100% solar. Is it achievable for large-scale property developments?
Did you know that Australia now has the world's highest adoption of solar PV, with 26% of all Australian homes having a solar power...
James Allston
- Nov 13, 2019
AEMC Embedded network rule changes: full review
This blog was originally published 29 March 2019. Since it was published, the AEMC has released updated and final details on its proposed...
James Allston
- Sep 19, 2019
New Energy Ventures - Not business as usual.
Up until quite recently we’ve been very allergic to associating our business with climate change. We live in a country where climate...
James Allston
- Dec 3, 2018
How embedded networks can be a win-win for residents and developers.
When it comes to energy bills, property developers don't always make decisions that work for their future residents. In this article, we...
James Allston
- Nov 26, 2018
What does the Victorian election result mean for embedded networks?
With Labour announcing a shake up of embedded network competition rules, we dissect what the implications might be for embedded network...