Insights

Australia’s energy transition is moving into a more complex phase, where progress depends less on ambition and more on system performance, coordination and timing. As renewable capacity increases, greater focus is required on system services such as strength, inertia and dispatchability, which are not yet fully supported by existing market frameworks. At the same time, shifting demand patterns and overlapping responsibilities across jurisdictions are adding to the challenge. The next stage of the transition will be shaped by how effectively industry and government manage these interdependencies, address emerging risks and ensure the system remains stable as it continues to evolve.

The federal government’s “Cheaper Home Batteries Program” and other state-based incentives are driving uptake of distributed storage, however, how effectively will this policy be in meeting the assumptions in AEMO Integrated System Plan?

Considering the number of synchronous condensers (syncons) required in Australia and around the world, how viable do we think it is to secure at least 29 syncons by 2032 for Australia?

Managing large-scale participation of Consumer Energy Resources (CER) is a “wicked problem” that requires culture change within the electricity industry and an integrated approach across technology, economics, policy, and social science.

Last week, CutlerMerz proudly celebrated a major milestone — our 10th Anniversary — with a Gala Dinner at The Calyx, Sydney. The evening brought together clients, partners, colleagues, and friends to reflect on our journey over the past decade and to look ahead to the future of energy and infrastructure in Australia.

Innovations are not only enhancing efficiency and reliability across the grid but also opening up new opportunities for collaboration between industry, government, and communities as Australia works towards its net zero ambitions. As champions of progress in the energy sector, CutlerMerz was proud to be the Industry Innovation Award partner at the Energy Networks Australia Awards Dinner.