Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

AEMO has published the June Connections Scorecard for generation and storage projects working through the National Electricity Market (NEM) connection process. The scorecard details key metrics for three key connection milestones (application approval, registration and full output), including detailed trend analysis, volumes and duration and timeframes. This final scorecard for FY24 reports the annual connection milestones achieved. 🗎 View our monthly scorecards here: https://bit.ly/4fbdBza 🗞️ Media Release: https://bit.ly/4flbclS

AEMO’s latest Quarterly Energy Dynamics report has been released today. The report shows the important role of flexible gas-powered generation as the ultimate backstop for the National Electricity Market (NEM) during periods of reduced renewable generation. The quarterly analysis also showed that the continued role of roof top solar is contributing to increased renewable generation in Western Australia’s Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM), To read the full report, visit: https://bit.ly/3WAWaB7 🗞️ Media release: https://bit.ly/4davHQf

Time is running out to register for the ACS (Australian Computer Society) 2024 'Innovating the future of energy markets' webinar on Wednesday 31 July from 12:00 pm (AEST). Hear from AEMO’s Executive General Manager of Digital, Gordon Dunsford GAICD for an insightful presentation delving into the dynamic realm where energy market operations intersect with cutting-edge technology. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional, a technology enthusiast, or a policymaker keen on staying ahead of the curve, this event promises to offer valuable insights, networking opportunities, and actionable strategies for navigating the evolving intersection of energy market operations and technology. For full details and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gcizV6BX

AEMO is aware of a global technical outage related to a third-party software platform, which has impacted some participants in Australia’s energy sector. At this stage, AEMO-operated energy systems and markets continue to function as normal. AEMO will continue to work with the industry until this issue is resolved.

Yesterday, Queensland hit a new winter maximum operational demand record (8,728 MW), up 12 MW from the previous record (4 July 2022).   This was due to a cold airmass and cool winds moving into QLD, dropping temperatures to below average, with Archerfield recording a maximum temperature of 16.9°C which is about 4°C below the July average maximum temperature.  At the time, generation consisted of black coal 65.1%, gas 25.9%, hydro 4.2%, wind 2.5%, batteries 0.7% & imported electricity 1.6%.

You’re invited to our upcoming CER Data Exchange Industry Co-Design project workshop. This is the first of 3 in-person public workshops that AEMO and AusNet will hold to work collaboratively with industry and interested stakeholders to collectively develop the high-level design. 📅 Date: Tuesday 6th August 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM (for a 9:30 AM start) – 4pm 📍 Location: Cargo Hall, 39 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC. 3006 Interested in participating in this Workshop? To secure your spot, click here: https://lnkd.in/gTMujpk8 Registrations close Thursday 25 July! For any questions regarding the CER Data Exchange project, please email: [email protected]

This morning AEMO CEO Daniel Westerman was the keynote speaker at this year’s Australian Clean Energy Summit. Daniel’s presentation highlighted the progress and challenges of Australia’s energy transition and the future roadmap of large-scale and residential generation, storage and transmission investment needed in the National Electricity Market to meet renewable and emissions targets as we head toward a net zero 2050. “It’s our job at AEMO to operate Australia’s energy systems and markets, in real time, minute by minute, around the clock… We deal with the ups and down of supply and demand, market dynamics, short-term incidents, and long-term trends,” Mr Westerman said. “And we draw on that lived experience to help inform our other key responsibility, to plan the energy system for the future.” AEMO’s Executive General Manager of System Design, Merryn York will also present at the conference on grid connections and James Lindley, Group Manager Systems Capability will present on managing emerging risks to clean energy systems. Recap of Daniel’s speech: https://bit.ly/4cGC1iy #ACES2024 #AustralianCleanEnergySummit2024 #cleanenergy #renewableenergy 📷 Clean Energy Council

A cold snap sweeping southeast Australia has seen Victoria break a 17-year winter record for maximum electricity demand – 8,612 MW at 6:00 PM last night. The previous record of 8,351 MW was on 17 July 2007. As system operator, AEMO will work with the industry to keep the electricity on during another expected peak-demand tonight.

AEMO released our 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) on Wednesday 26 June 2024 after 2 years working with stakeholders on the core inputs at each stage of development. We heard from over 2,100 stakeholders, delivered 85 presentations and reports, and considered more than 220 formal submissions! As we begin work on the 2026 ISP we want to know, how did we go? What was your experience engaging with us on the 2024 ISP? We want to hear about what worked well and what we should do differently, so we can continually improve the way we engage with you. Please provide your feedback via the link below by 5:00 PM (AEST) THIS Wednesday 17 July 2024. https://lnkd.in/gQPgRa9C

Recently AEMO released our 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP), a 25-year road map to transition the National Electricity Market (NEM) to net zero. Hear from Daniel Westerman, AEMO Chief Executive Officer, in today's episode of AEMO On Air, as he breaks down the ISP and confirms that Australia’s energy transition is well underway, with renewable energy accounting for 40% of electricity used in the past year. 🎧 Available now on all your favourite podcast platforms. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4d0kPo3 Apple: https://apple.co/3VXWAQp