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Initiatives

In order to improve Australia’s current energy system, and to plan for our future energy system, AEMO conducts major programs of work, research, pilot projects and proofs of concepts. This section of the site outlines our current major programs, and trials and initiatives, as well as our strategic partnerships and key industry submissions.

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Our strategic priorities

AEMO’s corporate plan outlines key strategic priorities, projects and initiatives.

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Distributed Energy Resources (DER) program

A major program of work to address the opportunities and challenges posed by increasing levels of DER in the electricity grid.

Engineering Roadmap to 100% Renewables

A program looking at the steps required to operate the NEM at 100% instantaneous penetrations of renewables.

Cyber security

AEMO’s work to protect the energy sector against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Western Victorian Regulatory Investment Tests for Transmission (RIT-T)

A process assessing the viability of increasing transmission electricity infrastructure in Western Victoria.

NEM Reform Program

AEMO, together with industry, is delivering a number of the Energy Security Board’s (ESB) Post 2025 and other energy market reforms.

WA DER Program

AEMO’s WA DER Program will deliver the systems and processes to create the opportunity for all small scale ‘behind the meter’ devices.

In this section

Trials and initiatives
AEMO’s trials, pilot projects and proof-of-concept work, as well as projects relating to the implementation of smaller market and system changes.
Major programs
AEMO’s major programs of work, including Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Five Minute Settlement and Cyber Security projects.
Submissions
AEMO’s submissions to inquiries and consultations relating to Australia’s energy industry.
Strategic partnerships
Information about AEMO’s strategic partnerships, including the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) and CSIRO.

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