Tag: Australian Energy Market Operator

Origin Energy Limited has advised the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) that it will extend the operation of all four units of the Eraring Power Station in New South Wales from 19 August 2027 to 30 April 2029, citing the need to support energy supply during the transition of the electricity system.

As Australia prepares for a major energy transition, the need for scalable, flexible battery storage solutions has never been more urgent. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) forecasts that the country will require around 9GW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) by 2027 to support renewable energy integration, manage coal plant closures, and address rising grid volatility.

The Allan Labor Government’s $480 million investment into Victoria’s energy grid has reached another milestone with the delivery of 100 Tesla Megapacks to the Koorangie Energy Storage System.

Australia is urged to intensify its focus on electrification following the release of the Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) Integrated System Plan (ISP), which underscores the country's ability to reliably transition to renewable energy with increased capacity.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is injecting $336,000 into GridWise Energy Solutions for their pioneering ‘Dynamic Model Validation’ (DMV) project.

Boosting new gas supply will be essential to fuel Western Australia's plans to phase out coal from electricity and ensure affordable energy for minerals processing, according to a leading energy research firm.

Australian Energy Producers announced the appointment of Peter Kos as director for Victoria and NSW to champion the role of natural gas in the country's transition towards cleaner energy futures.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised concerns over the looming prospect of diesel-powered electricity as a consequence of the dwindling gas supply on the east coast.

CIMIC Group's Pacific Partnerships and UGL announced the Glenrowan Solar Farm in Victoria has reached full power just 12 months from financial close.

Renewables remain the cheapest form of reliable energy in Australia now and to 2030, according to the consultation draft of the 2023-24 GenCost report.