An El Niño looms over Australia's stressed electricity system – and we must plan for the worst
- Written by: Dylan McConnell, Senior Research Associate, Renewable Energy & Energy Systems Analyst, UNSW Sydney
The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year. It’s bad timing for the electricity sector, and means Australians may face supply disruptions and volatile prices.
El Niño events are associated with increased temperatures and heatwaves. These conditions drive demand for electricity,...
