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Intellihub receives AU$50m loan for smart meter tech in Australia

Smart Energy International

Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has made an AU$50 million (US$34 million) loan commitment to Intellihub for smart meters and smart behind the meter devices. Smart meters and behind the meter devices are also important for the better management of our energy grid. Have you read?

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V2G backs up Australia’s grid during extreme weather emergency

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During a major storm event that eventually cut power to tens of thousands of homes, a fleet of EVs was able to feed power back into Australia’s electricity grid via a V2G system, according to research from The Australian National University (ANU). They’re essentially big batteries on wheels.”

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Australia largest microgrid is now operational

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The Western Australian coastal town of Kalbarri can now be powered by a 100% renewable energy-intelligent microgrid. The microgrid, developed by the state distribution company Western Power in partnership with the power company Synergy, is comprised of 1.6MW of wind, up to 1MW of rooftop solar and a 5MW/4.5MWh storage battery.

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Australian VPP project to access 2m smart meters for load control

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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for Intellihub in a virtual power plant (VPP) project to leverage a network of 2 million smart meters and interface with over 140,000 customer energy resources for optimised load control. On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA has announced AU$9.75

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Jemena trials new LiDAR tech for powerline inspections in Australia

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As part of a trial, the Australian company Jemena is using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) advanced image capture technology to determine whether overhead powerlines across its electricity network require maintenance. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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First carbon neutral apartment building coming on blockchain

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The project, under way with Perth-based property developer OP Properties, is a 39 apartment building in Fremantle, Western Australia, in which residents will live low carbon through the use of solar panels and battery storage along with Powerledger’s power trading technology to deliver a 50% offset to the building strata levies.

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Hitachi Energy to supply converter stations for Australia’s Marinus Link

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Hitachi Energy has been selected by Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) project in Australia, which will augment the connection between the mainland and Tasmania’s grid. Clean hydropower can then feed the mainland grid when it is needed most, acting as a large battery for the nation.