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Power to the people as sustainable homes help stabilise the WA grid
Written by Stephen Pritchard, Senior Electrical Engineer, EvergenWestern Australia presents one of the biggest opportunities for embracing solar in Australia, and the state is quick on the uptake. Households in WA are installing rooftop solar at a rapid rate of 3,000...

Energy Storage Optimisation (ESO) creates a smart grid
Written by Helen Barlow, Data Scientist at EvergenBatteries play a key part in the transition to a resilient, renewable energy system. As we make the move to solar and wind power, we need ways to keep the grid stable and ensure electricity is where it’s needed, when...

The engineering protection racket
Written by Adrian Hennelly, Chief Delivery Officer, EvergenThe engineering protection racket As a growing technology company, one of your main challenges is always going to be balancing technical and functional debt against a desire to deliver new features to your...

Grid stabilisation services and how we can power the future
Written by Rakhesh Martyn, Head of C&I and Utility-Scale at EvergenWhat is the problem with the current grid? Why do we need to stabilise it? Modern power systems are large and complex. They operate using a mixture of direct currents and alternating currents, with...

What is a Home Management System (HEMS)?
Written by Charles Cattermole, Value EngineerWhat is a HEMS system? A Home Energy Management System (HEMS) or Energy Management System (EMS) is a software and hardware ecosystem that allows homes to monitor and control different appliances and fixtures around the...