Managing the trauma of grid expansion

Alastair Parker, the CEO of VicGrid, oversees the planning of transmission lines and renewable zones in Victoria. He discusses the challenges of expanding the grid, including the need for innovative community engagement strategies. Alastair highlights the critical role of battery storage in balancing energy supply and improving transmission capacity. He also delves into the complex choices between overhead and underground lines while addressing issues surrounding social license for projects. The conversation wraps up by examining the profitability of major utilities in the evolving energy market.