South Australia power crisis: renewables, batteries and the future role of gas
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- 1. Executive summary
- 2. Background
- 3. How will the generation mix change?
- 4. Implications for gas
- 5. Changing costs and the role for batteries
- 6. Conclusions
- 7. Assumptions
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This report provides expert analysis of the South Australian energy market, which is fast becoming a case study for a market in transition. As the global energy landscape changes, this report will help you to:
- Understand the opportunities, risks and costs presented by the increasing role of renewables
- Identify the most competitive electricity generation options in South Australia
- Prepare for future changes in global energy markets, and draw lessons from a region that presents a case study for future energy trends
This study offers detailed insight into South Australia's complex energy market. It includes:
- Assumptions and modelling on the costs of combine cycle-gas turbine plants and renewables, including the cost of battery storage
- Forecasts for gas demand as the mix of renewables increases
- Our view on the most competitive energy mix for South Australia to 2035
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