WA Energy and Power Solutions toward Net Zero

While Australia and other countries are aiming for Net Zero, electricity supply systems and networks are finding that day to date operations, with high penetration of renewable energies, are already challenging. This technical seminar will look at the likely increase or change in these issues with further coal generation being phased out. It will look at likely solutions and technology advances with a perspective on their suitability and also at some commercial aspects.

Notes about this event:

• This event is a face-to-face event, however, the first session will be available via Zoom webinar.
• Corporate and group bookings are available upon request.
• This event includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.

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Speakers

SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT

Dr Robert Barr speaking on The Net Zero dream - Renewables or Nuclear?

Dr Robert Barr AM is a consulting engineer, director of his company Electric Power Consulting Pty Ltd and a past National President of the Electric Energy Society of Australia. Robert has over 49 years’ experience in the field of power systems and electricity distribution, is a fellow of Engineers Australia and a member of Consult Australia. Robert is an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Wollongong and was awarded the title of Australian National Professional Electrical Engineer of the year in 2012. Dr Barr became a Member
of the Order of Australia in 2013 for services to the electricity industry. Since establishing Electric Power Consulting in 1989, Robert has been providing specialist electrical engineering consulting services across Australia and overseas. Robert's main clients include electricity supply companies, high voltage electricity customers, federal, state & local governments, universities, and other large energy users.

The Net Zero dream - Renewables or Nuclear?

ABSTRACT

The dream of a net zero economy is at the forefront of thinking within governments all around the world. In Australia, net zero is the policy for all state and federal governments. Australian governments are making carbon emission commitments for 2030 and 2050 without a full understanding of what changes and sacrifices might be needed to reach such goals. In terms of power system development in the medium and long term, renewable and nuclear power technologies offer the most promising paths to net zero. This presentation examines the advantages and disadvantages of the two technologies and examines how an optimal power system of the future can effectively use both technologies.