Electricity distribution networks
Report
Local Aboriginal land council powershift: sharing the benefits of the energy transition
The Aboriginal land council estate presents a significant opportunity for the New South Wales (NSW) Government to achieve its renewable energy targets. This report outlines a range of practical steps that the NSW Government could take to support land councils in bolstering renewable energy projects across various settings.
Report
Insights into Australia's growing two-way energy system
Consumers are becoming increasingly significant suppliers of electricity through the energy transition. This report analyses distribution network performance in providing services to customers who export electricity back into the grid. It finds 27% of all network customers now use export services.
Strategy
2024 Integrated System Plan for the National Electricity Market: a roadmap for the energy transition
AEMO’s Integrated System Plan (ISP) is a roadmap for the transition of the National Electricity Market (NEM) power system, with a clear plan for essential infrastructure that will meet future energy needs. The 2024 ISP confirms that renewable energy, connected by transmission and distribution, firmed with storage and backed up by gas-powered generation, is the...
Report
The future of long duration energy storage: keeping the lights on in a carbon constrained world
Alternative Long Duration Energy Storage (ALDES) technologies are rapidly emerging as effective and complementary to reinforcing these established types of energy storage. This report provides an introduction to ALDES, exploring the key ALDES technology families and the context in which they will operate. It also explores the specific roles these technologies will play in delivering...
Report
Weathering the storm: adapting Victoria's infrastructure to climate change
Most of Victoria’s infrastructure was not built for more frequent severe weather. This means infrastructure, like roads and powerlines, is exposed to greater damage from wild storms, bushfires and floods. This research can help governments decide how and where to invest in adapting infrastructure. It shows how to assess the risks from extreme weather and...