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The NSW Government has released a position paper on the approach taken to Long Duration Energy Storage in the Electricity Roadmap. Key outcomes include: - retaining the 8 hours definition of duration capability. This is the only such clear definition in the NEM and serves as an important investment signal for LDES - setting a new target for an addition 12GWh of LDES by 2034. This is in addition to the 16GWh by 2030 and is a big win for driving additional investment - better recognition of the multiple benefits of LDES, including resilience to future uncertainties, avoiding network buildout and supporting system security and stability - recognising the potential for the aggregation of smaller assets to provide long duration services. This will help unlock the potential of this rapidly growing part of the market. The Clean Energy Council has been working hard to get a good outcome through this review process, starting with providing expert advice through the O’Reilly review and multiple submissions and engagements with key stakeholders. Today’s outcome is testament to the benefits of the patient and collaborative approach that we apply at the CEC to all such complex problems. Thankyou especially to Ana Spataru, Dr in my team, who has worked tirelessly to get a good result. Congratulations also to Minister Penny Sharpe and her team, particularly James Higgins, for shepherding through this important policy reform. Finally - we have also written extensively about the role of LDES as the system evolves to a post coal world. Link to our report is included in the comments.

Interesting read about our Power Grid and the recent legislation passed to assist in updating and building. The infrastructure as we know it cannot keep up with current and future demand. This topic affects us all! Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/eaAc3X8T

Just politely pointing out to National Grid that: a) an integrated offshore grid reduces infrastructure (on land and sub sea) and reduces costs, and b) HVDC undergrounding now scores very favourably on all counts versus overhead lines. Conveniently this remains ignored. Some of you may have missed this in parliament this week: Justin Tomlinson: "On the back of that, this week I met my hon. Friend the Member for South Suffolk (James Cartlidge), who has detailed and extensive knowledge of future opportunities that could and should be considered. We had a deep dive discussion about overhead cables being the strong starting presumption, which in simple terms is based on the cost, as per the electricity system operator’s 2012 figures. I am sure that the House would recognise that, since 2012, significant advances have been made to new technology. As has been mentioned, Germany has already made underground cables the default. The ESO’s own recent figures for the East Anglia study suggested that, when considering lifetime cost—not just the up-front cost but the potential for long-term lower constraint cost—and challenges around delivery speed, each variable raised important questions. We cannot answer with certainty whether those questions are valid, because the data simply does not exist. If we are to let communities’ voices be heard and championed by my hon. Friends, those communities would expect at the very least that we have those answers, not just to protect their communities but to ensure that we deliver on our commitment, as we race towards our net zero target, to lower consumer bills. We have to take the public with us, or we lose everything. At that meeting, we were mindful to explore how we could carry out an urgent review to consider those variables and challenge those long-standing presumptions. You may have noticed, Mr Deputy Speaker, an announcement this week that may delay what we had hoped would be an urgent review. Whoever is in government when we return, they need to ensure that they get the facts. This review is an opportunity to ensure that communities’ voices have been listened to, and that we champion the best value for money for bill payers. I will continue to support that." Let's move forward from pylons. They ARE damaging. They require a haul road the whole length. Habitats in the draft order limit are destroyed. And birds die in power line strikes. https://lnkd.in/eVxgMYQg

📢 As we know MBIE have been reviewing the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 and in May the Minister for Energy Simeon Brown announced two amendments to improve safety and security electricity supply. Extending the Growth Limit Zone (GLZ) around trees to be “clear to the sky” and the zone in which lines owners can serve a Notice to a landowner by 1 metre. The final version of these changes was gazetted on Thursday 19 September. Some amendments were made to the original proposal following a round of targeted consultation with stakeholders. MBIE say that some stakeholders were concerned that, without modification, the changes would generate many more disputes, and average tree owners could bear the costs. Others were concerned about the impact of the changes on trees protected in local authorities’ district plans. This is why the following exclusions from the new “clear-to-the-sky" GLZ will apply: • Above low voltage lines of 11kV or less, or insulated conductors, with spans of 150m or less, and • Trees protected within local authorities’ District Plans above lines of any voltage. The amendments will come into effect on 17 October 2024 and include a 24-month grace period, during which it will be optional for works owners to require trees to be cut or trimmed in the "clear-to-the-sky" extension to GLZ. MBIE says work is ongoing to consider submissions on proposed ‘Phase 2’ amendments to the Regulations, to better address risks posed by trees outside of the GLZ falling onto lines. May amendments: https://loom.ly/_fJuHMM Final version gazetted: https://loom.ly/O4nsLnU Summary of phase 1 amendments doc: https://loom.ly/Z-e3kpo

Given Guyana’s escalating energy demand, the government is currently working on a “holistic” reform of power supply to bridge the demand-supply gap, to address issues resulting from not only a lack of infrastructure and neglected maintenance, but also a human resource deficit.

Nigerians will continue to experience national grid breakdowns as a result of the inadequate condition of the nation's power infrastructure, according to Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu. #Tinubu’sminister #Whynationalelectricitygridwillcontinuetocollapse

🌟 And it’s here: https://lnkd.in/eMd63qVw Consultation now live until 24th September 2024. Some key points I’ve picked out from todays news: 🏡 mandatory housing targets to achieve 370,000 homes per year 🏡 updating the standard method 🏡 sequential approach -> Brownfield -> Grey Belt -> Green Belt 🏡 more emphasis on delivery of affordable homes 🌇 Spatial Development Strategies 🛤️ focus on building more labatories, gigafactories, data centres, freight and logistics networks, and the electricity grid ☀️💨 focus for onshore wind and solar developments 💡 more weight to renewable policies 🧩 reform to the NSIP regime That’s a lot of welcomed updates 🌟

The North East Governors Forum has spoken out against the Federal Government's neglect of the region's infrastructure, citing the deplorable state of roads and railways, including the Enugu-Maiduguri route, and the lack of investment in the region's energy sector. The governors are calling for urgent action to address the region's infrastructure challenges, including the extension of transmission lines and the development of solar power plants to address the chronic power shortages. It's time for the Federal Government to prioritize the needs of the North East region and invest in its future! #NorthEastMatters #InfrastructureDevelopment #FederalGovernment

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Less than two weeks into Downing Street, the new Labour government has signalled that they are rolling up their sleeves to deliver on key manifesto commitments. These include switching on Great British Energy to make Britain a clean energy superpower, reforming planning rules to build railways, roads, and labs, kickstarting a house building revolution, and improving our water systems. I have shared my thoughts on Labour’s policy announcements thus far here: https://lnkd.in/e-eCmnUz I have also shared ways to invest in these key sectors here: https://lnkd.in/gFGvdQu6 #Infrastructure #RenewableEnergy #DigitalInfrastructure #Housing #WaterManagement