The Latest Breaking News from Australian Energy Market Operator

Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Growing rooftop solar installations and more large-scale energy projects are pushing Australia closer to its renewable goals, the market operator says.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

Aemo warns coal-fired power plants could drop off before replacements are ready

Solar and windfarms will need to triple by 2030 to 57GW and expand seven-fold by 2050 to 126GW

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2023

Energy operator backs transmission network overhaul

The head of the Australian Energy Market Operator says new transmission lines are a core part of a low-carbon energy system fit for the 21st century.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

Energy market operator plugs fix for 'reliability gaps'

The Australian Energy Market Operator warns electricity grid reliability is in doubt over the next 10 years without timely investments to replace coal plants.

AAP · Feb 20, 2023

Matt Kean says 16 bids have been shortlisted in Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap tenders

Key in the ignition on Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap

Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023

Kwinana big battery project suffers fresh delays, $19 million blowout amid WA power supply fears

Western Australia's first big battery will now cost an extra $19 million and not be available until after summer, adding further pressure to the state's electricity grid.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

To clean up Australia's power grid, we're going to need many thousands more skilled workers – and fast

To get Australia’s grid 82% powered by renewables by 2030 is a huge increase. At present, the electricity powering eastern and southern states is around 33% renewable.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2022

Good news – there's a clean energy gold rush under way. We'll need it to tackle energy price turbulence and coal's exodus

This week, the Australian Energy Market Operator warned gaps in electricity supply are likely within three years.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2022

Investment needed to plug energy gaps

The Australian Energy Market Operator says coal and gas plant closures will reduce electricity reliability and an urgent boost in new generation is needed.

AAP · Aug 30, 2022

Regional towns look to community batteries as renewable energy solution

Power outages, blackout fears, climate change, and rising costs see residents to band together in search of energy solutions that work for their community.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022