Daniel Westerman

Daniel Westerman, Chief Executive of the Australian Energy Market Operator, shares insights on Australia's energy future. He raises alarms about the unpreparedness of the electricity grid for the 2027 closure of the Araring coal-fired power station. Westerman highlights the importance of synchronous condensers and discusses the dual transition of retiring coal and increasing rooftop solar. He also addresses potential risks of outages while emphasizing collaborative efforts to ensure a smooth transition and the inevitable retirement of ageing coal plants.