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Intelligence from the Frontier

Perspectives on AI, energy markets, and the transition reshaping Australia's grid — written by practitioners, not theorists.

FORECASTINGFeaturedFebruary 2026 · 5 min read

AI-Driven Demand Forecasting in the NEM: Why Accuracy is Now a Competitive Advantage

Australia's National Electricity Market is one of the most complex and volatile power markets in the world. The rise of rooftop solar, EVs, and smart appliances has broken traditional forecasting models — and machine learning is filling the gap.

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BESSJanuary 2026 · 6 min read

Battery Storage Optimisation: How Machine Learning is Unlocking the Full Value of Grid-Scale BESS

Australia leads the world in grid-scale battery deployment per capita. Yet most operating BESS assets are not being optimised to anything close to their full commercial potential. The gap is not a hardware problem — it's an intelligence problem.

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STRATEGYDecember 2025 · 7 min read

Navigating the Energy Transition: A Practical AI Strategy for Australian Utilities

Australia's energy transition is accelerating faster than almost any comparable market in the world. For utilities, the strategic question is no longer whether to engage with AI — but how to do so effectively and at pace.

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VEUNovember 2025 · 6 min read

The VEU Program and the Future of Energy Efficiency: How AI is Transforming Compliance and Value Creation

Victoria's Energy Upgrades program has delivered billions of dollars of energy efficiency improvements across the state. The next frontier is using AI to identify, prioritise, and deliver upgrades with far greater precision and commercial impact.

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