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Data centres could soon face new obligations to support renewables, firming capacity and grid flexibility, alongside higher connection and network costs. The AEMC's recommendations may reshape energy strategies across the sector. Explore our data centre expertise: https://lnkd.in/gaa5wtbj

This is a significant set of recommendations from the AEMC. As my colleague Danielle Jones at Allens says, the key implications include: - Potential changes to connection charging frameworks, with data centres bearing a greater share of current and future network augmentation costs. - Higher connection costs and more robust security requirements, including bank guarantees and upfront payment obligations. - Expectations that large load customers support new renewable generation, firming capacity and flexible demand responses, with consequences for non-compliance. - Increasing attractiveness of co-located renewable energy and battery storage projects, supported by potentially streamlined connection pathways. These are important potential reforms for data centre developers, investors, operators, energy suppliers and infrastructure sponsors.

These proposed changes may have significant impacts on data centre development and investment as the Federal Government seeks to embed its expectations on data centres. Read Allens' summary here and explore our data centre expertise.

We’re excited to introduce ESWave - a next‑generation hybrid wave energy unit that combines generation and storage in a single offshore platform. By using an on‑demand switching strategy, ESWave can prioritise storage or generation as system needs change, improving capacity factor and offering greater operational flexibility for National Grid operators and offshore asset managers. What does that mean in practice? More predictable, dispatchable marine power that helps balance the grid and reduces reliance on thermal peakers during peak periods. Early‑stage development under TWEFDA’s hybrid concept shows measurable potential for grid balancing and stronger commercial returns, making ESWave an attractive proposition for investors and industrial partners in the UK renewables market. Learn more about our approach and technical rationale: https://wix.to/1d906Ki 🔧🌊 #WaveEnergy #HybridRenewables #GridBalancing

Why are we still relying on multiple, conflicting "sources of truth" to manage complex, multi-million-pound hybrid energy assets? Without a unified data layer across forecasting, trading, and asset control, real-time decision-making is next to impossible when grid constraints hit. The solution: By introducing a single digital backbone to coordinate battery storage with daytime generation peaks, a UK solar site boosted its grid utilisation from 8% to 29%. Daniel Moore-Oats, our Director of Product, explored this question in his latest blog for PV Tech. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euGwwsrq

Remote substations. Isolated BESS. Expanding renewables. As the grid grows more distributed, one question remains: How do you monitor critical infrastructure without boots on the ground? Discover how top-performing utilities are using Touchless™ Monitoring to reduce O&M costs, enhance reliability, and manage risk. Read more: https://bit.ly/3JBdnXk

# Energy storage just became your competitive advantage—and it's not optional anymore. Here's the truth: solar and wind alone can't power a reliable grid. Energy storage is the missing piece that transforms intermittent renewables into 24/7 clean power. Whether you're running a business trying to slash peak demand charges or managing grid infrastructure, storage delivers immediate wins. We're talking significant cost savings, enhanced resilience, and the ability to capitalize on energy arbitrage opportunities. The market agrees. We're looking at a multi-trillion-dollar industry emerging this decade, with innovations pushing far beyond lithium-ion into flow batteries, long-duration tech, and sustainable alternatives. The real question isn't whether to invest in energy storage—it's how quickly you can integrate it. Partners like **[Solar MD](https://lnkd.in/dNM75fRM are making that transition seamless, delivering solutions built for today's energy challenges. The future of energy is storage-first. Are you ready? #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #GridResilience

The modern grid isn't one source — it's four forces held in balance. Baseload for stability, variable renewables for scale, dispatchable renewables for control — and BESS as the flexibility link that keeps them in sync, millisecond to millisecond. 30 seconds on the omni-source ecosystem powering what's next. ⚡ #EnergyTransition #BESS #GridModernization #EnergyStorage #GridFlexibility

Where will the power to run tomorrow's economy come from? Cost-competitive, faster to build, better for energy security – renewables are ticking boxes that matter to long-term investors.

Cost-competitive, faster to build, better for energy security – renewables are ticking boxes that matter to long-term investors. Check out our insight.