Australia’s Energy Transition

Currie, Glen

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“…The literature selected covers the energy transition globally and literature pertinent to Victoria's geopolitical context. The 'Energy Transition' is the decarbonisation of energy generation and the corresponding changes in energy system structure, policy and regulation required to facilitate this change, as well as the social change in how people use energy [9] . The energy transition can be fundamentally traced back to decarbonisation.…”

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“…Markard stresses the need for policy to help system integration for intermittent renewables as a key driver for implementing phase 2. Such policy development is a central topic of discussion among industry leaders, who see the implementation of smart technologies as an opportunity to ensure demand meets supply while simultaneously ensuring the grid operates within safe boundaries [9] Victoria holds a promising position to act on the benefit of smart technologies due to the rollout of smart meters within the state. Demand-side management is an important method of reducing grid challenges associated with renewable technologies [17] , argue that implementing smart technologies can remove the threat of power outages through ongoing monitoring, diagnostics, and protection.…”

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“…Current obstacles to Australia's energy transition include policy, regulation and sociotechnical systems, which inhibit renewable technology from fulfilling its potential [9] . This research aims to develop and test three scenarios for Victoria's energy transition.…”

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Victoria’s Energy Transition using n Bottom Line Analysis

Currie,

Cousins,

Diplaris

et al. 2023

New Energy Exploit. Appl.

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To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Australia must decarbonise the energy sector and other sectors. The 'energy transition' is driven by policy-led construction of renewable infrastructure and regulation changes. However, no holistic analysis of the path forward currently exists. This research aims to develop a clear plan for Victoria's energy transition by evaluating three scenarios. A Business as Usual (BAU) scenario is compared against two alternative solutions. The alternates emulate two of Victoria's possible trajectories. Alternative 1 (ALT1) focuses on Victoria's reliance on imported interstate renewable energy, while Alternative 2 (ALT2) involves Victoria becoming self-sufficient through renewable generation. Each of the three scenarios is compared across four bottom lines: technical performance, social, economic, and environmental. Interviews among energy experts revealed that economic and social metrics were considered most important. Applying the n-bottom line (nBL) assessment framework delivers a result that finds ALT2 and ALT1 tied as the preferred solution. Hence, the construction of renewable infrastructure in Victoria and increased interstate transmission capacity should be built. Further research could include a deeper understanding of the embodied carbon in infrastructure built for the energy transition.

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Victoria’s Energy Transition using n Bottom Line Analysis

Currie,

Cousins,

Diplaris

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New Energy Exploit. Appl.

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“…Markard stresses the need for policy to help system integration for intermittent renewables as a key driver for implementing phase 2. Such policy development is a central topic of discussion among industry leaders, who see the implementation of smart technologies as an opportunity to ensure demand meets with supply while simultaneously ensuring the grid operates within safe boundaries [9] Victoria holds a promising position to act on the bene t of smart technologies due to the rollout of smart meters within the state. Demand-side management is an important method of reducing grid challenges associated with renewable technologies.…”

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Planning Victoria's Energy Transition using n Bottom Line Analysis

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Cousins

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To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Australia must decarbonise the energy sector and other sectors. The 'energy transition' is driven by policy-led construction of renewable infrastructure and regulation changes. However, no holistic analysis of the path forward currently exists. This report aims to develop a clear plan for Victoria's energy transition by evaluating three scenarios. A Business as Usual (BAU) scenario that aims to emulate Victoria's planned trajectory is compared against two alternative solutions, both of which aim to emulate Victoria's planned trajectory is analysed against two alternative solutions that aim for complete renewable energy generation by 2030. Alternative 1 (ALT1) focuses on Victoria being reliant on imported interstate renewable energy, while Alternative 2 (ALT2) involves Victoria becoming self-sufficient through renewable generation. Each of the three scenarios is compared across four bottom lines: technical performance, social, economic, and environmental. Interviews among energy experts revealed that economic and social metrics were considered most important. Application of the n-bottom line (nBL) assessment framework delivers a result that finds ALT2 and ALT1 tied as the preferred solution. Hence, the construction of renewable infrastructure in Victoria and increased interstate transmission capacity should be built. Further research could include a deeper understanding of the embodied carbon in infrastructure built for the energy transition.

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Australia’s Energy Transition

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