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In Transition: What is the energy transition?
Insight into a changing energy system
There is no shortage of debate about Australia’s energy transition. But amid the politics, acronyms and competing claims, the fundamentals can sometimes get lost.
That’s why we’re launching In Transition, a new series from ENGIE designed to demystify the changing energy system, explain the technologies behind it and challenge some of the myths that have grown up around the transition.
We’ll look at everything from batteries and renewable generation to grid stability, firming and the infrastructure required to keep electricity reliable as the system changes.
We’re starting with the biggest question of all: what exactly is the energy transition?
It is about much more than replacing one source of electricity with another.
Australia is undertaking one of the largest infrastructure transformations in its history. As ageing coal-fired power stations retire, the challenge is not simply replacing generation but building a new system that is cleaner, smarter and more flexible.
We’re also entering a period of extraordinary demand growth, which means the task ahead is not simply building more infrastructure, but reimagining how the entire energy system works, connecting generation, storage, networks and customers in new ways.
The transition is already underway. Understanding how it works matters.
Welcome to In Transition.
Many coal-fired power stations are reaching their end of life, so new energy sources and technology are needed to power homes and businesses.
At the same time, we need to lower our carbon emissions to protect the environment, our communities and build a cleaner, more resilient economy.
The energy transition is a shift away from fossil fuels like coal towards renewable energy sources like wind, solar and green gas.
means building batteries & storage so we can have power even when renewable sources aren't generating electricity.