Getting off gas is an essential step to manage our emissions, state and federal targets and our national determined contributions under the Paris Agreement. Loss of gas supply to the town of Esperance was a crisis and Horizon Power and the state government stepped in to provide replacement energy at short notice. Whilst we advocate for a managed transition it is clear from this ABC story that homes can be reliably all electric. SEN did independent energy modeling for Broome that showed renewables and battery storage could provide the majority of electrical energy with a much reduced reliance on fossil fuels as backup and long duration energy storage. https://lnkd.in/gy3H5C7K
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The government has proposed a solution to provide us with energy when the weather can't power it up. The plan to expand gas power capacity involves changes to legislation. One example of the changes is making new gas plants easier to convert to low-carbon options. This move should strike a balance between renewable growth and reliable energy. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xu9MEc #PowerPlant #RenewableEnergy #Construction #Velocity
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As we work toward a more sustainable, net-zero energy system, moments of unpredictability remind us of the critical role transitional energy sources like gas continue to play. On Wednesday, January 8th, gas power plants in the UK provided essential electricity during peak evening hours, stepping up to meet a significant deficit in supply vs demand caused by freezing weather and low wind power generation output. These efforts not only prevented supply shortages and blackouts for homes and businesses but also highlighted a fundamental truth: grid stability during extreme conditions still depends on reliable, flexible energy sources. On that day, gas accounted for over 50% of electricity generation, while wind power fell short at just 18%. This scenario underscores the complexity of our energy system: balancing renewable energy ambitions with reliability is not just a challenge—it’s an opportunity for innovation. At Mast Energy Developments (MED), we’re proud to contribute to this balance. Through our flexible generation power plants, we deliver low-carbon, dynamic, efficient energy solutions that provide critical electricity during peak demand and shortfall in supply. By bridging the gap between renewable energy availability and consumer needs, MED exemplifies how transitional energy sources can support a more resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem. As we strive toward a greener future, let’s recognise the importance of diverse energy resources that ensure the lights stay on—even when renewables face limitations. #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #GridStability #Innovation #MastEnergyDevelopments https://lnkd.in/eVD6X467
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Moments like these demonstrate why flexible and reliable energy sources remain essential, especially during periods of high demand or low renewable output. #MastEnergy #GridResilience #EnergyTransition
As we work toward a more sustainable, net-zero energy system, moments of unpredictability remind us of the critical role transitional energy sources like gas continue to play. On Wednesday, January 8th, gas power plants in the UK provided essential electricity during peak evening hours, stepping up to meet a significant deficit in supply vs demand caused by freezing weather and low wind power generation output. These efforts not only prevented supply shortages and blackouts for homes and businesses but also highlighted a fundamental truth: grid stability during extreme conditions still depends on reliable, flexible energy sources. On that day, gas accounted for over 50% of electricity generation, while wind power fell short at just 18%. This scenario underscores the complexity of our energy system: balancing renewable energy ambitions with reliability is not just a challenge—it’s an opportunity for innovation. At Mast Energy Developments (MED), we’re proud to contribute to this balance. Through our flexible generation power plants, we deliver low-carbon, dynamic, efficient energy solutions that provide critical electricity during peak demand and shortfall in supply. By bridging the gap between renewable energy availability and consumer needs, MED exemplifies how transitional energy sources can support a more resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem. As we strive toward a greener future, let’s recognise the importance of diverse energy resources that ensure the lights stay on—even when renewables face limitations. #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #GridStability #Innovation #MastEnergyDevelopments https://lnkd.in/eVD6X467
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The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has released its advice to the UK Government on how Great Britain could achieve #cleanpower by 2030. The conclusion is that it's "a huge challenge but achievable". This is something of an understatement. It needs: 80 big renewable energy projects to be connected to the grid in the next 5 years; £40 billion investment a year (largely from the private sector); 1000km of onshore and 4500km offshore cables; a massive scale up of wind, solar and battery storage; and for everyone to start using energy more flexibly, turning off when told to. What does this mean for the energy industry? And where does this leave gas? Look out for an update from us next week 👁️🗨️ (Now published - link in comments)
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🗣️ Siri, explain Regional Electricity Pricing to me! ❓Did you know that some areas of the UK currently generate so much excess wind energy, we offset unused quantities to France, only to buy it back at a higher price Norway ⁉️ In January’s blog, we continue one of the biggest current debates in the energy industry - whether tailoring electricity costs to reflect the supply and demand in regional areas is a positive approach to store excess energy & cut costs to the consumer. 🐙 Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson is a prominent advocate for this model, and there’s a video link within the blog to a recent interview he gave on this subject. Have a read at the link below and let us know what you think in the comments 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMh5rURE #renewables #electricians #rdguk #berkshire #electrician #electriciansofinstagram #renewableenergysystems #renewable #renewablenergy #sustainability #octopus #regionalelectricitypricing #zonalpricing #saveenergy
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📣 #Negative #Electricity #Prices Surge in #Europe as #Wind and #Solar Expand Rapidly On the first trading day of 2025, #Germany's electricity prices dropped below #zero, marking another milestone in the growing prevalence of negative electricity prices across Europe. This phenomenon is driven by the rapid expansion of wind and solar energy, which increasingly saturate the grid with excess power during periods of high generation and low demand. Germany, a leader in renewable energy adoption, witnessed a significant surplus of electricity recently due to strong winds and sunny conditions coinciding with reduced industrial activity during the holiday period. As a result, power producers paid consumers to take excess electricity off the grid, underscoring the challenges of balancing supply and demand in a renewable-dominated energy market. 🌍 As Europe transitions further toward renewable energy, #battery #storage #systems will become an indispensable tool for managing the complexities of a decarbonized #energy landscape. This news highlight both the promise and the challenges of this transition.
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Earlier today, Terra Firma Energy Limited received its first Capacity Market Notice from the National Energy System Operator (NESO), just 14 days after the closure of Britain’s last coal power station. This is the first such notice since 2022 and although now cancelled, highlights the critical role of Independent Power Producers like Terra Firma Energy in supporting the UK’s electricity grid. With low wind and solar output and the Norwegian interconnector out of service for two weeks, the grid is facing a shortfall in available generation to meet demand. This situation reflects the increasing pressures on the electricity system and signals the possibility of more frequent power shortages in the future. As the UK shifts towards renewable energy, flexible generation assets are essential to maintaining grid stability when renewable sources like wind and solar are insufficient. Terra Firma Energy’s flexible generation assets are crucial to preventing price spikes and potential blackouts. As capacity market notices are expected to become more frequent, Terra Firma Energy’s fleet of flexible generating plants is committed to supporting the grid, ensuring reliability by remaining on standby and ready to be called upon when needed. #teamwork #buildingacleanertomorrow #terrafirmaenergyuk #energyefficiency #energyfuture #flexiblegeneration #flexiblepower #energyprojects #powergeneration #energytransition #electricitygeneration #energymanagement #powerplants #energygrid #peakdemand
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As Australia’s electricity supply shifts to clean energy, a big challenge is looming. How do we “keep the lights on” as big coal plants close, and a far-flung network of wind and solar generators replaces them? #constructionworkers #electricitygrid #materials #powergrid #tradieshortage
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