Australian Energy Market Operator prepares for less coal generation; more smart grids, meters, electric vehicle |
First 6 of 6 paragraphs shown The 2010 Electricity Statement Of Opportunities for the National Electricity Market, released 1 September, 2010, by AEMO, (Australian Energy Market Operator) expects “climate change policies will, over time, change the way in which Australia produces and consumes electricity”. Changes to fuels: AEMO expected “a shift from the current reliance on coal as a source of generation to less carbon-intensive fuel sources; and AEMO also was: - “preparing for possible changes to consumption patterns resulting from technological developments, where smart grids, smart meters and electric vehicles may combine to change the demand landscape”. - Big grid growth: “Changes to the nature of generation supply and consumption will, in turn, impact the requirements for and utilisation of transmission and distribution networks.” ...Log in to read rest of Article or image. |