A Panel Discussion on NEM- Current trends and future uncertainties
Recent years have seen a consistent and unprecedented reduction in demand for electrical energy, not just in Australia but in most developed countries. As this decline in demand was largely unforseen, it has resulted in a large surplus in generation capacity.
We anticipate the panel members will drive the discussion around uncertainty of RET, over supply of electricity generation, energy efficiency, increase in roof-top PV penetration and its impact on wholesale energy market, and optional firm access.Panel members will include:-
Blake Harvey – ERGON - Manager Network Strategy & Policy is Queensland president of Engineers Australia. While Blake has held many roles focusing on the management of power networks, most have had a particular focus on rural power networks. He’s currently responsible for Network Strategy & Policy, from solar and electric vehicles to batteries and advanced network modelling. Blake describes his job as “taking a power network designed 100 years ago, built 50 years ago and making it relevant today and for the next 50 years.
Thomas Dargue - AEMO - is the Acting Manager of Supply Forecasting with the Australian Energy Market Operator. He has previously held roles in market analysis and risk with Queensland generators and in retail. He has more than a decade of experience in working in industry. The Supply Forecasting team with AEMO is responsible for the delivery of some of the key planning documents including the Electricity Statement of Opportunity, Gas Statement of Opportunity as well as market modelling.
Shantha Ranatunga – AEMO - has a background in Electrical Engineering and Power System Economics. He has been involved in research and development on electricity markets in Australia and NZ for 20 years, which led to his Master of Electrical Engineering from University of NSW, Sydney and a PhD from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Shantha has worked in Transpower NZ Ltd, in various roles related to Power System and Market operations. Shantha joined AEMO (then NEMMCO) in 2005, and performed in variety of roles related to market operations, performance and development. He is currently attached to the Systems Capability group.
Dr Joel Gilmore - EY - is a Senior Manager at EY, where he provides advice to industry and government on transitioning Australia to a low emissions future. He has worked on diverse projects in the energy sector, including wind and solar integration studies and market design for robust electricity systems. He is an active member of CIGRE Australia, participating in working groups on the co-optimisation of transmission and generation, and design options for capacity markets. Joel was previously Principal – Renewable Energy & Climate Policy at ROAM Consulting, which was acquired by EY in 2014.
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- Date: 23 Oct 2014
- Time: 03:30 PM to 06:00 PM
- All times are (UTC+10:00) Brisbane
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- For further information contact Brian O'Neill – ITEE Branch Secretary Phone: 0408466776 Email: bmoneill@vescor.com.au
- Co-sponsored by EA ELectrican and ITEE Branches, CIGRE NGN
Agenda
Venue : Engineering House , 447 Upper Edward St, Spring Hill Qld