Power Generation
Surging solar making South West power grid hard to manage
Solar is "an uncontrollable generation source" making life hard for operators of the South West grid, according to an annual review of the network by operator AEMO.
AEMO
The Australian Energy Market Operator operates the National Electricity Market in eastern Australia and in WA operates the Wholesale Electricity Market and provides the Gas Bulletin Board.
Power Generation
Wind and solar push down coal, gas and prices in South West WA
Two huge new wind farms and more solar panels in WA's South West displaced coal and gas last quarter giving a win-win of lower prices and emissions.
Power Generation
Steady coal to solar shift continues for WA
As wind and solar displaces coal the South West of WA will have ample generation, according to a 10-year look ahead, with the growth of electric vehicles being the big unknown.
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Exploration needed to keep WA supplied wth gas
The WA domestic gas market needs an exploration boost and more supply from the Gorgon project if it is to meet rising demand over the next 10 years.