Every day, AEMO receives a number of calls from members of the public or businesses about their energy. It’s a complex area, with many different processes and organisations involved. Omer Ozcelik works in AEMO’s Information and Support Hub and has compiled a list of some of the most asked questions, answers about what AEMO does – and doesn’t do – in the National Energy Market.
consumers, electricity, gasAustralia’s energy sector is complex and has a number of key players. Ultimately reporting to COAG’s Energy Council, It’s a private partnership between industry and government. The Australian Energy market Operator, Australian Energy Commission and Australian Energy Regulator all play their part in helping to manage our systems and maintain reliability and security.
electricity, national electricity market, infographic, gasAEMO manages many of Australia’s gas and electricity systems. It’s an exciting place to work, and this video provides some unique insights about opportunities for graduates through the eyes of Cara Teoh. Cara has been a member of AEMO’s graduate program for the past three years and she takes us through a typical day in her work life.
people stories, videoThis video features an interview with AEMO CEO, Audrey Zibelman. It is part of ARENA’s Energy Innovators series, a multi-part series of ‘lightning talks’ from some of the top minds in renewable energy and the energy sector. These talks were featured at ARENA's Innovating Energy Summit, held in August at Parliament House, Canberra.
Audrey Zibelman, ARENA, innovation, renewables, interview, videoWhen Back to the Future II premiered in 1989, it promised a future where we’d be using video chat systems, playing hands-free video games and programming lights to switch on when we arrived home.
technology, videoThere is a lot to think about when building a new home, including considering all of the options in terms of energy. Many people building homes have questions about solar and battery power. AEMO Energy Live talks to the experts for the most up to date advice.
electricity, solar, video, interview, consumers, batteryAustralia is in the midst of significant change in the way that we generate, use and store energy for our homes and businesses. We are seeing recent closures of large coal generators in Victoria and South Australia. These big powerful machines have simply come to the end of their useful lives and will be replaced by more flexible modern generation. This short video explores some of the important work AEMO is doing in this space with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, ARENA.
ARENA, Victoria, South Australia, renewables, videoThere’s a quiet revolution taking place in the world of energy. Mums and dads are putting solar panels on the roof in increasing measure and batteries are starting to appear in the shed. There are also some exciting developments in the world of electric vehicles and AEMO Energy Live talks to Volvo Cars Australia and UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures about where it’s all going.
electricity, vehicles, technology, video, interviewTesla has built the world’s largest lithium-ion battery at the Hornsdale Wind farm in the heart of South Australia. The battery is now operational, and AEMO has played an important role in the integration of this new technology onto the National Electricity Market.
South Australia, electricity, battery, peak demand, video, interviewEver wondered who manages the National Electricity Market (NEM)? We speak to Parul Sharma in the NEM control room about her exciting role.
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