Transmission

As battery storage continues to scale, the commercial and legal frameworks behind each project are becoming more sophisticated and more critical to long-term success. From merchant risk and revenue sharing to tolling agreements and long-term partnerships, the legal foundations of battery projects are becoming just as important as the technical ones.

What are tolling models and how are they being...

As electricity demand rises and more renewables connect to the grid, transmission infrastructure is under pressure like never before. Building new lines takes time, but what if we could unlock more capacity from the ones we already have? Dynamic line ratings (DLR) are offering a smarter, faster path to grid optimisation. Harnessing AI-powered software enables transmission system operators to monit...

As electricity demand rises and more renewables connect to the grid, transmission infrastructure is under pressure like never before. Building new lines takes time, but what if we could unlock more capacity from the ones we already have? Dynamic line ratings (DLR) are offering a smarter, faster path to grid optimisation. Harnessing AI-powered software enables transmission system operators to monit...

Australia has long been a global leader in residential solar adoption, with more than three million households now generating electricity from rooftop panels. This remarkable uptake has transformed how energy is produced and consumed at the household level, positioning Australia at the forefront of distributed energy. But while rooftop solar has become mainstream, the next frontier of the energy t...

Australia has long been a global leader in residential solar adoption, with more than three million households now generating electricity from rooftop panels. This remarkable uptake has transformed how energy is produced and consumed at the household level, positioning Australia at the forefront of distributed energy. But while rooftop solar has become mainstream, the next frontier of the energy t...

Behind every battery system that comes online is a hidden world of engineering, integration, and performance management. Getting a site up and running is only the beginning - keeping it safe, efficient, and profitable over time is where the real challenge begins. As investment in storage accelerates, the process from a blueprint to bankable asset remains a demanding process, especially at utility...

Behind every battery system that comes online is a hidden world of engineering, integration, and performance management. Getting a site up and running is only the beginning - keeping it safe, efficient, and profitable over time is where the real challenge begins. As investment in storage accelerates, the process from a blueprint to bankable asset remains a demanding process, especially at utility...

As battery energy storage systems scale up, so do the risks. For insurers, developers, and investors, understanding how to manage those risks has never been more important. From fire events like Moss Landing to the evolving role of insurance across development, construction, and operations, the way insurers are underwriting storage is changing fast. In this episode we unpack how the insurance worl...

As battery energy storage systems scale up, so do the risks. For insurers, developers, and investors, understanding how to manage those risks has never been more important. From fire events like Moss Landing to the evolving role of insurance across development, construction, and operations, the way insurers are underwriting storage is changing fast. In this episode we unpack how the insurance worl...

From arbitraging volatility and unlocking grid stability, battery energy storage is playing an increasingly central role in power markets. But even the most well optimized units can fall short of their potential if one key metric is off: state of charge (SOC). Get it wrong, even slightly, and the revenue losses can be staggering. State of charge is hard to measure accurately - errors can compound...

From arbitraging volatility and unlocking grid stability, battery energy storage is playing an increasingly central role in power markets. But even the most well optimized units can fall short of their potential if one key metric is off: state of charge (SOC). Get it wrong, even slightly, and the revenue losses can be staggering. State of charge is hard to measure accurately - errors can compound...

As the energy transition in Australia and New Zealand accelerates, the ability to develop, finance, and operate renewable energy projects is becoming increasingly complex. Success now demands more than technical delivery, it requires a deep understanding of market risk, community engagement, and long-term asset management. From battery storage financing to the growing importance of social license,...

As the energy transition in Australia and New Zealand accelerates, the ability to develop, finance, and operate renewable energy projects is becoming increasingly complex. Success now demands more than technical delivery, it requires a deep understanding of market risk, community engagement, and long-term asset management. From battery storage financing to the growing importance of social license,...

Battery storage has quickly moved from a niche technology to a core pillar of the energy transition. But one big question has remained: when will the world's largest banks fully get behind it? And what will it take for battery projects to attract long-term, large-scale financial backing? How are market structures, price signals, and contract innovations shaping the future of battery investment? An...

Battery storage has quickly moved from a niche technology to a core pillar of the energy transition. But one big question has remained: when will the world's largest banks fully get behind it? And what will it take for battery projects to attract long-term, large-scale financial backing? How are market structures, price signals, and contract innovations shaping the future of battery investment? An...

Retail energy may seem like a simple business on the surface. Sell electricity, serve customers - but behind the scenes, it’s anything but. Every household bill is backed by a series of decisions: how to hedge supply, when to lock in prices, and how to manage risk across millions of customers. As volatility increases and decarbonisation accelerates, the pressure on energy retailers to get those de...

Retail energy may seem like a simple business on the surface. Sell electricity, serve customers - but behind the scenes, it’s anything but. Every household bill is backed by a series of decisions: how to hedge supply, when to lock in prices, and how to manage risk across millions of customers. As volatility increases and decarbonisation accelerates, the pressure on energy retailers to get those de...

As artificial intelligence reshapes every sector, its impact on energy markets is only just beginning to unfold. From smarter forecasts to autonomous trading, AI is opening new doors for market access, optimisation, and commercial participation. What does it take to go from hype to real-world performance? How can AI lower barriers for new entrants, and how are platforms like Gridmatic helping to a...

As artificial intelligence reshapes every sector, its impact on energy markets is only just beginning to unfold. From smarter forecasts to autonomous trading, AI is opening new doors for market access, optimisation, and commercial participation. What does it take to go from hype to real-world performance? How can AI lower barriers for new entrants, and how are platforms like Gridmatic helping to a...

As Europe’s energy markets evolve, the Nordic region provides a fascinating case study. High hydro penetration, cross-border interconnections, and shifting regulatory frameworks are shaping a unique electricity market with lessons for the rest of the continent. From Sweden’s shift to zonal pricing to growing debates around consumer fairness and the future role of storage, the region continues to t...

As Europe’s energy markets evolve, the Nordic region provides a fascinating case study. High hydro penetration, cross-border interconnections, and shifting regulatory frameworks are shaping a unique electricity market with lessons for the rest of the continent. From Sweden’s shift to zonal pricing to growing debates around consumer fairness and the future role of storage, the region continues to t...

As the energy transition accelerates, batteries are no longer just utility-scale infrastructure - they're moving into homes, neighbourhoods, and communities. Residential storage is emerging as a powerful tool for improving grid reliability, reducing electricity costs, and giving consumers more control over their energy use. This shift is being driven by falling technology costs, growing demand for...

As the energy transition accelerates, batteries are no longer just utility-scale infrastructure - they're moving into homes, neighbourhoods, and communities. Residential storage is emerging as a powerful tool for improving grid reliability, reducing electricity costs, and giving consumers more control over their energy use. This shift is being driven by falling technology costs, growing demand for...

Operating a battery in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) is no simple task. With a five-minute dispatch interval, nodal pricing, and an energy-only market structure, success hinges on the ability to process and respond to massive amounts of data in real time. These unique market dynamics demand sophisticated strategies for battery optimization, underpinned by algorithmic bidding and ad...

Operating a battery in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) is no simple task. With a five-minute dispatch interval, nodal pricing, and an energy-only market structure, success hinges on the ability to process and respond to massive amounts of data in real time. These unique market dynamics demand sophisticated strategies for battery optimization, underpinned by algorithmic bidding and ad...