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The security of the national electricity grid
Follow The Money
English - March 30, 2021 23:17 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsPolitics News Business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
For the national electricity grid to function securely it needs control systems that keep frequency and voltage within safe limits. Historically this service has mainly been provided by coal, gas and hydro power stations. But could we get the same security from renewables and batteries? In this episode we’re doing a deep dive into making sure the lights stay on with the Australia Institute’s energy lead, Dan Cass.
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuest:Dan Cass // @danjcassThe Australia Institute // @theausinstituteWebsite:australiainstitute.org.auProducer: Jennifer Macey //@jennifermaceyTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
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