AEMO: grid-scale solar in Australia generates over 1.4GW in Q2 2024

https://www.pv-tech.org/aemo-grid-scale-solar...n-q2-2024/

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has reported that grid-scale solar generated an average of over 1.4GW in Q2 2024, a 132MW increase year-on-year (YoY).

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The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) manages Australia's electricity and gas markets and systems to ensure that Australians have access to reliable, secure, and affordable energy. AEMO's responsibilities include:

Day-to-day operations: AEMO manages the day-to-day operations of the electricity and gas markets.

Strategic forecasting and planning: AEMO provides strategic forecasting and planning advice.

Market analysis and advice: AEMO provides longer-term analysis and advice on market performance, issues, and trends.

System operations: AEMO ensures the power system remains secure and reliable.

Market operations: AEMO supports the effective operation of the wholesale and retail markets.

AEMO was established on July 1, 2009 by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). AEMO operates on a user-pays cost-recovery basis, where industry participants pay fees to recover all operating costs.

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