A Reliable and Secure Net-Zero Power System for Australia (2026-2030)
Abstract
By 2050, variable renewable energy (solar and wind) and energy storage (pumped storage hydro and battery) will dominate the Australian electricity grid. However, variable renewable electricity generators do not currently provide the system stability that is inherent in fossil-fuelled generators, compromising grid security. This project aims to develop new knowledge to enable the secure integration of variable renewable electricity generators into the electricity system and a new, coordinated power system solution to deliver operational grid security. These outcomes should underpin an affordable, reliable, and net-zero Australian electricity grid and position Australia at the forefront of global electricity research and development.
