Australian Energy Regulator’s Post

Today we released the State of the Energy Market 2024 report: a detailed analysis of Australia’s energy sector.    This year’s report provides a comprehensive overview of trends in gas and electricity markets, documenting the full operation of Australia’s energy landscape from end to end: ⚫ Wholesale electricity prices have eased from the extreme levels of 2022 but remain volatile, influenced by factors such as weather patterns and generator outages. Data shows record-low demand in some states, while Queensland experienced record-high demand. ⚫ With over 20 gigawatts of residential solar now in the National Electricity Market, data highlights a 2.9 GW increase driven by consumer investment in rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles. Consumers are now integral to the energy transition. ⚫ AER Chair Clare Savage has called for industry to prioritise data-backed network efficiency, maximising the use of existing infrastructure before investing in new assets. The Energy Innovation Toolkit enables trials of new technologies, ensuring choices are tested and based on quantifiable outcomes. ⚫ Data shows trends toward electrification, although gas remains essential for grid reliability and industry support. ⚫ While debt levels per customer have risen, data indicates stable proportions of customers in debt. Government rebates have offset some costs, but economic pressures continue to impact affordability. Alongside the State of the energy market report, the AER will continue to publish a range of in-depth reports into specific parts of the energy system in the coming months. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/g8NxeWKF #NewInsights #Energy #Innovation #EnergyTransition

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Tim Ryan

Real Time Information and Transaction Specialist

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… this … from no less than Clare Savage supports what I’ve been calling for … for a long time. … digitalisation of the distribution network … the “Consumers’ Grid”‼️ ⚫ AER Chair Clare Savage has called for industry to prioritise data-backed network efficiency, maximising the use of existing infrastructure before investing in new assets. The Energy Innovation Toolkit enables trials of new technologies, ensuring choices are tested and based on quantifiable outcomes.

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