AusNet Services

DTN Storm Risk Intelligence Improves AusNet’s Outage Response Management

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DTN Storm Impact Analytics is a state-of-the-art outage planning and prediction solution that combines hyperlocal weather intelligence, regional and historical weather data, and AusNet operational data with machine learning tools that better equip AusNet to prepare and respond to extreme weather events.

Key Points: 
  • DTN Storm Impact Analytics is a state-of-the-art outage planning and prediction solution that combines hyperlocal weather intelligence, regional and historical weather data, and AusNet operational data with machine learning tools that better equip AusNet to prepare and respond to extreme weather events.
  • AusNet has deployed Storm Impact Analytics configured specifically for utility companies, enabling them to support weather disruption planning and response solutions.
  • “Utility companies are committed to improving service and seeking solutions that can help them adapt to environmental threats,” said Nic Wilson, DTN Director of Product Management – Weather Risk.
  • Storm Impact Analytics is part of the DTN Storm Risk solutions suite for energy companies.

ev.energy Named a Global Cleantech 100 Company

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif. and LONDON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, has been named to the Cleantech Group's Global Cleantech 100 list in the "Transport and Logistics" category. The list showcases the world's most innovative companies that are leading the way toward a net-zero future. As a thought leader on big data and grid-edge innovation, ev.energy's Head of North America, Joseph Vellone, will speak twice on stage at the North America Cleantech Forum in Palm Springs, California: on January 24th to discuss smart-grid and EV charging technology, and on January 25th to discuss how big data can be leveraged to decarbonize transportation.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif. and LONDON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, has been named to the Cleantech Group's Global Cleantech 100 list in the "Transport and Logistics" category.
  • "We at ev.energy are honored to be named to the Global Cleantech 100 in recognition of our work to integrate EVs into a future power grid run on 100% clean energy."
  • The honor comes on the heels of several major milestones for ev.energy, including being named a Rising Star at the 24th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards as well as a Financial Times 2022 Tech Champion.
  • Now in its 14th year, the 2023 Cleantech 100 list marks most promising ideas in climate tech that are best-positioned to help us build a more digitized, de-carbonized and resource-efficient industrial future.

Energy Vault Issued Notice of Award From Meadow Creek Solar Farm for a 250MW/500MWh Grid-connected Battery in Victoria, Australia

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 27, 2022

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault"), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced a Notice of Award from Meadow Creek Solar Pty Ltd ("Meadow Creek" or "Meadow") for the deployment of a 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Meadow Creek Solar Farm in Victoria, Australia.

Key Points: 
  • Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault"), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced a Notice of Award from Meadow Creek Solar Pty Ltd ("Meadow Creek" or "Meadow") for the deployment of a 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Meadow Creek Solar Farm in Victoria, Australia.
  • Developed by Meadow Creek, the 330MW solar farm is located three hours north of Melbourne, Australia, and provides zero-carbon electricity to approximately 110,000 homes in the region.
  • The Meadow Creek Solar Farm, Hybrid Solar PV and BESS Developments goals are well met with the market release of Energy Vaults AC and DC block bespoke energy storage solutions for the Australian market.
  • "The solutions approach Energy Vault conducted with our team has been pivotal in our decision to select the Energy Vault energy storage hardware and software platform, said Cameron Munro, Development Manager at Meadow Creek Solar Farm.

ev.energy partners with Smartenit to launch low-cost, smart EV charging cable to promote equitable access

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 17, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif. and IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, has partnered with Smartenit, a holistic IoT solutions manufacturer, to bring to market a low-cost, smart EV charging cable that will open up low-cost, grid-optimized, at-home charging to EV drivers, particularly residents of apartment buildings or multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) who lack their own dedicated EV charging stations.

Key Points: 
  • As EV adoption takes off following the extension of the EV tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act, only 22% of U.S. vehicle owners report having access to EV charging at home.
  • The ev.energy-Smartenit solution solves both of these critical equity challenges around EV charging.
  • These CCAs MCE and Silicon Valley Clean Energy plan to offer full or partial rebates for the EV charging cable to income-qualifying customers.
  • "Working together with ev.energy, our solution provides access to EV charging regardless of vehicle or charger availability."

Bay Area EV Drivers Helped Prevent Blackouts During 2022 Heat Waves with MCE Load-Shifting Program

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, and Recurve, the open-source platform that enables planning, procurement, and demand flexibility for virtual power plants, proved the power of load shifting programs with partner MCE, helping Bay Area EV drivers reduce charging usage by 5 MWh during California's September heat wave. This is equivalent to the average daily energy usage for almost 300 households.

Key Points: 
  • In response, the Peak FLEXmarket issued dispatches to MCE Sync which automatically reduced customers' EV charging by as much as 96%, helping California prevent blackouts.
  • "MCE is committed to advancing electric transportation programs that make EVs and EV charging affordable, accessible and renewably powered," said Dawn Weisz, CEO of MCE.
  • Contra Costa County resident and MCE customer Thomas Ganey uses MCE Sync to charge his EV at home.
  • About MCE: MCE is a not-for-profit, public agency that has been setting the standard for clean energy in California since 2010.

New EV Charging Program Saves Bay Area Drivers Over $1,000 Per Year Using Clean Electricity Instead of Gasoline

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 27, 2022

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. and CONCORD, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MCE has partnered with EV charging software firm ev.energy to release the MCE Sync app for iOS and Android, providing a hassle-free way for EV drivers to charge off-peak and save money without any special hardware. With California gas prices averaging over $6 per gallon, going electric and charging during off-peak hours could save the average California driver over $1,000 per year vs. gasoline. By comparison, MCE's 100% renewable electricity costs $2.05 per eGallon. In addition to helping drivers save money, MCE Sync prioritizes charging with low-carbon electricity, supports grid reliability, and ensures the vehicle is fully charged by the time it's needed.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to helping drivers save money, MCE Sync prioritizes charging with low-carbon electricity, supports grid reliability, and ensures the vehicle is fully charged by the time it's needed.
  • "MCE's EV programs are focused on making clean transportation accessible to everyone, while decreasing grid strain," said Doriss Panduro, MCE Board Director and City of Fairfield Councilmember.
  • During peak hours when the California grid was strained, the MCE Sync pilot reduced EV charging consumption by an average of 93% by shifting charging to lower-demand hours.
  • About ev.energy:ev.energy is a Certified B Corporation with a mission to make EV charging greener, cheaper, and smarter for utilities and their customers.

ev.energy extends its Series A to $12.8m with ArcTern Ventures

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 24, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif. and LONDON, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, has extended its Series A financing round to $12.8M led by ArcTern Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif. and LONDON, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, has extended its Series A financing round to $12.8M led by ArcTern Ventures.
  • The round was also supported by Energy Impact Partners, Future Energy Ventures, and other existing ev.energy investors.
  • We invested in ev.energy because they're uniquely positioned; they have the broad geographic reach, flexible business model, and customer-obsessed culture to truly scale smart charging," said Mira Inbar, Partner at ArcTern Ventures.
  • ArcTern Ventures is a venture capital firm obsessed with helping solve the climate crisis and rethinking sustainability.

AEMO Announces Open-Source Operating System For World-Leading Distributed Energy Marketplace Design Trial

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 2, 2021

The DER Marketplace solution will be developed in partnership with local market participants AusNet Services and Mondo, and technology providers Energy Web, PXiSE, and Microsoft.

Key Points: 
  • The DER Marketplace solution will be developed in partnership with local market participants AusNet Services and Mondo, and technology providers Energy Web, PXiSE, and Microsoft.
  • Combined with the rapid growth of energy storage, demand-side management, and utility-scale renewable generation, the Australian grid is transforming into a decentralized system in which consumer-owned DERs play a pivotal role.
  • This shared challenge is what makes an open-source infrastructure purposefully designed for the energy sector the best solution for tomorrow's energy markets."
  • The EDGE Project is being supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), with AEMO receiving almost $13 million in funding for the project.

AEMO Announces Open-Source Operating System For World-Leading Distributed Energy Marketplace Design Trial

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 2, 2021

MELBOURNE, Australia and ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Australia's power system and market operator, has announced the architecture and technology partners for Project EDGE, a flagship initiative enabling distributed energy resources (DER) to provide both wholesale and local network services at enterprise scale within an off-market trial environment. The DER Marketplace solution will be developed in partnership with local market participants AusNet Services and Mondo, and technology providers Energy Web, PXiSE, and Microsoft.

Key Points: 
  • The DER Marketplace solution will be developed in partnership with local market participants AusNet Services and Mondo, and technology providers Energy Web, PXiSE, and Microsoft.
  • Combined with the rapid growth of energy storage, demand-side management, and utility-scale renewable generation, the Australian grid is transforming into a decentralized system in which consumer-owned DERs play a pivotal role.
  • This shared challenge is what makes an open-source infrastructure purposefully designed for the energy sector the best solution for tomorrow's energy markets."
  • The EDGE Project is being supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), with AEMO receiving almost $13 million in funding for the project.

Opus One Solutions Selected by AusNet to Join Project EDGE in Piloting a Distributed Energy Resources Marketplace

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus One Solutions , a Global Cleantech 100 Company and leading provider of distributed energy resources (DER) and transactive energy (TE) management software has been selected by AusNet Services (Australia) to join Project EDGE (energy, demand and generation exchange).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus One Solutions , a Global Cleantech 100 Company and leading provider of distributed energy resources (DER) and transactive energy (TE) management software has been selected by AusNet Services (Australia) to join Project EDGE (energy, demand and generation exchange).
  • The multi-year project is a collaboration between the Australian Energy Market Operator ( AEMO ), AusNet Services and Mondo Power with financial support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) .
  • AusNet Services will deploy Opus Ones GridOS software to support project EDGEs DER marketplace in the Hume Region of Victoria, Australia.
  • Project EDGE aims to develop and test the concept of a DER marketplace for DER services.