Amid blackout scare stories, remember that a grid without power cuts is impossible... and expensive
- Written by Dylan McConnell, Researcher at the Australian German Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne
Last Friday the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) released its annual Electricity Statement of Opportunities. This was widely (and inaccurately) reported as predicting widespread blackouts.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported “a one in three chance of power failure in Victoria unless immediate action is taken”, a prospect...