Volt-Var Mode for Smart Inverters: Enhance Efficiency
Distributed Generation (DG) technologies, like photovoltaic systems, have transformed electrical distribution networks by enhancing energy resilience and reducing reliance on conventional power sources. However, these technologies introduce challenges, particularly in voltage regulation. The Volt-Var mode in smart inverters is crucial for addressing these challenges....
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Microgrids – Their Role, Benefits, and Impact
Microgrids are local electrical grids with defined electrical boundaries, acting as a single and controllable entity. It is able to operate in grid-connected and in island mode. A ‘stand-alone microgrid’ or ‘isolated microgrid’ only operates off-the-grid and cannot be connected to a wider electric...
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Understanding DNSPs in Australia: Your Guide to Energy Distribution
In Australia, effective management of your energy is going to require an understanding of the role of Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs). Each state has its DNSPs, and there could be multiples in each state. Knowing your local DNSP will help you make informed...
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Smart Energy QLD 2024 – Discover the Future of Energy!
Get ready to dive headfirst into the future of renewable energy at Smart Energy Queensland 2025 in August. This event is going to shed light on how Queensland’s energy sector is propelling towards a futuristic makeover, highlighting never-before solutions and unprecedented opportunities in innovation....
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Volt-Watt Mode: Balancing Grid Stability and Solar Power Output
Volt-Watt mode is a feature of smart inverters supporting the grid by curtailing the output of solar power during periods of high grid voltage. If the grid voltage is high, this mode reduces the solar power output to keep the voltage from getting too...
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Battery Manufacturers in Australia – Energy Renaissance & PowerPlus Energy
Battery manufacturers in Australia are making significant strides in energy storage technology, and two companies leading the charge are Energy Renaissance and PowerPlus Energy. These innovators are not only shaping the future of energy storage but also addressing Australia’s unique energy needs. Energy Renaissance...
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Dynamic Operating Envelopes for a Decentralized Future
This has shifted the paradigm of the world energy landscape from centralized fossil fuel power generation to a more decentralized model involving several DERs. Both environmental necessity and technological advancement in terms of solar panels, battery storage, electric vehicles, etc., make this possible by...
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Horizon Power – A Guide to PowerFactory Modelling
Horizon Power provides comprehensive requirements for computer models of facilities connecting to its networks to ensure safety, performance, and reliability. This article synthesizes key information from Horizon Power’s guidelines regarding the modelling requirements, assessment processes, and specific technical standards. Overview of Modelling Requirements Horizon...
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Virtual Power Plants for Peak Demand Reduction
The ever-increasing demand for electricity only seems to increase the significance of seeking innovative solutions for efficient resource management. Probably one of the most promising of these is the Virtual Power Plant, which has a lot of potential in reducing peak demand on the...
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National Electricity Market (NEM) – How does it operate?
The National Electricity Market, or NEM, is an integral part of Australia’s energy landscape. It is both a wholesale electricity market and the physical power system. Stretching over some 40,000 kilometers of transmission lines and cables, the NEM supplies almost 200 terawatt-hours of electricity...
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