In this engaging discussion, Alex Leemon, Flexibility Markets Lead at Gridcog, dives into Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) and its transition towards renewable energy. He sheds light on the disparity in renewable adoption across states and the critical role of AEMO in maintaining system stability. The conversation explores the current challenges including battery capacity growth, the impact of rooftop solar on grid dynamics, and the ambitious goal of achieving 82% renewable energy by 2030 amidst market volatility.