Energy market operator calls for urgent investment in dispatchable power
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#4NNZ1)
Frank assessment by Aemo says it has been taking 'reactive action' to prevent summer blackouts, but that has come at a high cost
The energy market operator has used its latest 10-year forecast of reliability in Australia's power supply to highlight the urgent need for more investment in dispatchable energy and in transmission infrastructure.
In a frank assessment, the chief executive of Aemo, Audrey Zibelman, says the energy market operator has been engaged in "reactive action" to ensure the risks of blackouts are reduced during the summer peaks.
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