Curtailment – new energy’s silent crisis: what happens when the grid says ‘no’
Australia’s electricity sector is facing a growing risk of renewable energy curtailment. What can be done to keep the energy transition on track? The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has warned that, by 2027, major solar farms in southeast Australia may be forced to curtail more than one third of their power generation due […]
Could AI make your fridge explode? The impact of AI data centres on the grid and your appliances
AI-powered data centres are pushing electricity networks to their limits. But recent lessons from the US, Ireland and even Queensland show that, with the right planning, data centres could support rather than strain the grid. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a global surge in data centre construction and energy demand.1 Unlike traditional cloud facilities, AI-focused […]
$7.5M penalty in ASIC v TerraCom reinforces whistleblower protection obligations
In an interesting turn of events, ASIC’s first enforcement outcome in the recent TerraCom judgment sets a precedent for significant penalties for businesses that engage in the victimisation of whistleblowers. Need to know: TerraCom was fined $7.5 million for whistleblower victimisation, marking the first civil penalty proceedings brought by ASIC under the whistleblower protection regime […]