Nicola Falcon

Nicola Falcon, a senior executive at AEMO, leads the conversation on the 2026 Integrated System Plan with her insights on transitioning to renewable energy. She highlights that baseload power isn’t necessary for grid stability, addressing the rapid growth of batteries and their role in complementing solar energy. The discussion covers the pressing need for increased renewable capacity by 2030, challenges posed by Queensland's coal policies, and the critical importance of transmission networks in realizing significant consumer savings. Falcon also emphasizes the contributions of household resources like rooftop PV and EVs.