Electricity Network Roadmap

Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap: Innovation and Future Grid Operation

Explore how EA Technology is supporting Energy Networks Australia in developing a comprehensive Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap to achieve a lower emissions, lower cost, and higher security energy future.

What is the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap?

The Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap is a collaborative project between Energy Networks Australia and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. It provides a strategic pathway to transform today's electricity grid into a future-ready network.

Key challenges addressed by the roadmap include:

• Accommodating increased distributed energy resources (DERs).
• Managing higher levels of renewable energy generation.
• Adapting to bidirectional power flows within the grid.

This transformation requires careful consideration of technical, regulatory, and commercial factors that must evolve over the next decade.

EA Technology’s Role in the Roadmap

EA Technology was commissioned to contribute to this transformative project by:

• Conducting an Innovation Gap Analysis and Plan, identifying areas where innovation is required.
• Investigating the key functions of a future-ready grid under various scenarios.

These efforts support the roadmap's mission to define a grid capable of meeting the demands of an increasingly complex and decentralised energy ecosystem.

What were the key findings?

EA Technology’s analysis delivered critical insights into Australia’s energy transition:

1. Review of Learning: Examined outcomes from Phase 1 of the roadmap and existing innovation activities in Australia.
2. Scenario Analysis: Evaluated potential grid requirements, considering customer preferences for DERs and levels of engagement.
3. Innovation Priorities: Identified high-priority grid functions across scenarios and established development milestones.
4. Innovation Gaps: Cross-referenced findings with international and local innovation efforts to pinpoint areas needing further development.

These findings have guided the development of Australia’s roadmap and informed strategies to avoid duplicating efforts while ensuring innovative learning is shared among stakeholders.

How the Roadmap Benefits Australia

The roadmap has delivered substantial benefits, with EA Technology playing a pivotal role:

• Publication of two influential reports:
• Innovation Gap Analysis and Plan.
• Grid Design, Operation, Platform, and Telecoms.
• Contribution to the roadmap’s Final Report, which is a cornerstone of Australia’s energy transition strategy.
• Support for the development of an innovation strategy that coordinates efforts, prevents duplication, and fosters collaboration among stakeholders.

By guiding the transition to a more sustainable grid, this roadmap is enabling a low-emissions, high-security, and cost-effective energy future for Australia.

 What Our Clients Say

‟“The development of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap required the engagement of several experts from around the world. Being able to call upon EA Technology’s vast experience of network innovation and their leading-edge thinking concerning the transition from ‘network operation’ to ‘system operation’ was hugely valuable and contributed to a successful outcome in defining the Roadmap.””

-Stuart Johnston

Executive Director Assets and Network Transformation, Energy Networks Australia

Why Choose EA Technology?

EA Technology is a global leader in energy network innovation, offering decades of expertise and insights into electricity network transformation. Our solutions are tailored to help organisations adapt to the rapidly changing energy landscape by:

• Addressing innovation gaps with actionable plans.
• Supporting long-term strategy development to enable Net Zero.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective outcomes.

Contact EA Technology Today

Are you ready to future-proof your electricity network? EA Technology is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your organisation's needs and learn more about how the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap can benefit your energy strategy.

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