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"New South Wales electricity distribution networks says they have huge,
untapped potential to integrate consumer energy resources, super-charge
electric vehicle adoption, defer expensive grid upgrades and slash gas power
consumption new modelling claims. But some key barriers need to be cleared,
first.
In a report published on Monday by Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, and Essential
Energy, the three networks outlined how they can leverage the “missing middle”
of the state’s energy market to support the transition to renewables and EVs
and slash its cost and cut emissions.
The report claims NSW can unlock between $2 billion to $4.3 billion in value by
using distribution networks to integrate consumer energy resources, roll out EV
charging networks and community batteries – and even to connect big solar, wind
and storage.
The distribution network service providers (DNSPs) argue that they can do these
things better, faster and more cost efficiently than most, while giving some
much-needed “breathing room” to transmission network companies as they plan and
build and try to finance a new backbone for Australia’s renewables dominated
grid.
Among other things, the report claims distribution-connected wind and solar can
buy up to five years of extra time for delivery of major NSW transmission
projects and could cut gas-powered generation in the state by 50 terawatt-hours
out to 2050, by displacing almost four years of current-level consumption of
the fossil fuel.
“We’re not just waiting for major transmission to be built, we’re actively
transforming today’s network into a dynamic, flexible platform that coordinates
consumer energy resources in real time,” said Endeavour Energy general manager
of future grid and asset management, Colin Crisafulli, on Monday.
“Our modelling shows that pushing storage deeper into the distribution network
and finding customer centric ways of coordinating consumer energy resources can
defer expensive network upgrades by as much as 15 years.
“A proactive, network-led approach could also fast-track EV adoption by half a
million vehicles in NSW, a huge leap forward for faster transport
decarbonisation.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
