SIMEC ENERGY AUSTRALIA
124 it ’ s changing market structures , such as we have witnessed with the disaggregation of the market and the advent of vertical integration ; the change in technology and operational efficiencies ; the regulatory landscape or even the changing needs of customers and the rise of the ‘ prosumer ’ – the energy sector has seen it all .”
Certain that SIMEC Energy ’ s utilityscale renewable offerings are the future of the country ’ s energy market , Barrington ’ s generation supply priorities for the company are currently centered around two major projects : the Playford Utility Battery and the Cultana Solar Farm . “ Utility-scale renewable energy can deliver prices that are substantially more competitive than the prices of new-entrant thermal generation . When delivered well and structured into an innovative retail energy portfolio , these assets can deliver real savings for customers – particularly when integrated into an active demand-side response programme . Having access to in-house built renewable generation , coupled with the means to firm it , is the foundation of our strategy for our Company ,” he explains .
SEPTEMBER 2019