posted on 2022-03-29, 03:17authored byMargaret Mary Page
A transition to a cleaner energy future that embraces renewable energy technology such as home battery storage has never been so compelling. With high solar Photovoltaic (PV) penetration and expensive electricity rates, the likely adoption of battery storage technologies has positioned Australia to become the number one market for home battery storage in the world. To date however, there has been little research that explores the governance of such energy transitions in the Australian context. Against this backdrop, this research project explores the role of intermediary actors through a case study of home battery storage in Canberra- one of the first such projects in Australia which is rolling out energy storage to more than 5000 homes and businesses between 2016 - 2020. The research focuses on the role of key industry proponents in the scheme and identifies the existence of an intermediary landscape that comprises multiple layers - both visible and invisible. The project finds that the multifaceted role for these proponents has important implications for the role of the state and responsibility for enabling future energy transitions.
History
Table of Contents
1 Introduction -- 2 Literature review -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Introducing the Next Generation Renewable Energy Storage Pilot -- 5. Industry actors and the process of intermediation -- 6 Discussion: the impacts of intermediation -- 7 Conclusions -- 8 References.
Notes
Theoretical thesis.
Bibliography: pages 51-53
Awarding Institution
Macquarie University
Degree Type
Thesis MRes
Degree
MRes, Macquarie University, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography and Planning
Department, Centre or School
Department of Geography and Planning
Year of Award
2017
Principal Supervisor
Sara Fuller
Rights
Copyright Margaret Mary Page 2017
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