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Small communities could be buying, selling and saving money on electric power right now – here’s how

Written by Soheil Mohseni, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainable Energy Systems, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

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Globally, the electricity sector is shifting from large, centralised grids powered by fossil fuels to smaller and smarter renewable local networks.

One area of strong interest is “energy arbitrage”, which allows users to buy and store electricity when it is cheaper and sell or use it when the cost is high.

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Small communities could be buying, selling and saving money on electric power right now – here’s how

Sold out Sunshine Coast Showcase in Sydney signals strong demand for business events in the region

The UAE is leaving the OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices?

Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar

Intium scales for the future with an in-house engineering model

A probe into ‘forever chemicals’ in activewear lays bare fashion’s greenwashing problem

Australia’s inflation surge just made an RBA rate rise more likely

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes

What we know suggests the economic impact of Wuhan coronavirus will be limited

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