The latest assessment of our energy system points to the urgency of getting sufficient firming capacity in place to back up the transformational injection of renewables into our grid, according to the peak body for energy retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council.
The peak body for electricity generators and retailers, the Australian Energy Council, said the report to the NSW Government illustrates the extreme challenges being thrown up by the energy market transition.
Everyone can help in a heatwave, which is why as we move into the peak electricity demand period, the Australian Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia want people to know more about what happens to the energy system during heatwaves.
Written by Sarah McNamara, chief executive of the Australian Energy Council. Published in the Sydney Morning Herald, 27 August 2020 Gas is rapidly becoming the new battleground in the climate wars.
With Australia facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the energy industry has put in place contingency plans to maintain the security of supply to the community.
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