Australia politics live: boom in home batteries means fewer new transmission lines will be needed, models show
Aemo modelling shows electricity use will nearly double by 2050. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastElectricity use in Australia is expected to nearly double by 2050, but the rise of battery storage has led the market operator to scale back the amount of new transmission lines it thinks will be needed to get the energy around the country.The Australian Energy Market Operator (Aemo) has released its integrated system plan - a blueprint for the optimal future grid that is updated every two years.Over the forecast period, Australia’s ageing coal-fired power stations will close … At the same time, consumers are continuing to invest in rooftop solar and home batteries. [That] benefits all consumers by reducing the need for grid-scale investment. Continue reading...