Researcher at the Australian German Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne
Dylan McConnell is PhD researcher at the Australian-German Climate & Energy College. He worked for the Melbourne Energy Institute from 2011-2016.
Dylan has a detailed understanding of the Australian National Electricity Market and the cost structure of energy technologies. He has developed analytical and modelling capability to understand the effect of distributed solar photovoltaic, centralised renewable and storage technologies on the electricity system and electricity prices
Coal will be all but gone by 2034 under Australia's latest energy roadmap
Dec 18, 2023 02:21 am UTC| Economy
Australias coal power stations will all close in 2038 five years earlier than previously expected and variable renewable energy capacity will need to triple by 2030 and increase sevenfold by 2050. These are two key...
An El Niño looms over Australia's stressed electricity system – and we must plan for the worst
Jun 10, 2023 11:21 am UTC| Nature
The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year. Its bad timing for the electricity sector, and means Australians may face supply disruptions and volatile prices. El...
Amid blackout scare stories, remember that a grid without power cuts is impossible... and expensive
Aug 28, 2018 15:17 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Last Friday the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) released its annual Electricity Statement of Opportunities. This was widely (and inaccurately) reported as predicting widespread blackouts. The Sydney Morning...
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Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
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