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\"Solar<\/p>\n

With solar power playing a bigger role in Australia’s energy mix, what impact will today’s eclipse have on our electricity systems?<\/p>\n

A solar eclipse will occur across Australia today, kicking off in WA.\u00a0 It will be most visible in the Ningaloo region of Western Australia, and Exmouth is the only town within the ” line of totality” – meaning it will experience a total solar eclipse. The moon will completely cover the face of the sun, so things will get pretty dark for a minute (literally a minute) in Exmouth at 11:27am (AWST).<\/p>\n

Elsewhere in WA and Australia, it won’t be so spectacular, but conditions will dim to varying degrees as the event unfolds across the country.<\/p>\n

For example, the greater Perth area will experience a range of 60 to 80 per cent of the total solar eclipse. In South Australia and the eastern states, they’ll experience a 5 to 20 per cent reduction in solar irradiance from 12:35pm to 3:40pm.<\/p>\n

Impact On The Electricity System “Manageable”<\/h2>\n

A mains electricity grid is a complex beast that needs to be continuously monitored to ensure conditions are just right for reliably delivering the power we need. The uptake of home solar power in Australia<\/a> and other renewables has created some interesting challenges in maintaining these balances, and managing the impacts of a solar eclipse just adds to them.<\/p>\n

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) manages electricity and gas systems and markets across Australia. The AEMO says today’s eclipse is expected to impact solar energy generation and electricity demand similar to “volatile and dense cloud movement”. That sounds a little ominous, but the AEMO says there will be a “manageable reduction” of solar energy generation.<\/p>\n

The Operator has been engaging with key stakeholders within the industry in the lead-up to today to coordinate preparation activities and ensure everyone is on the same page. There have been increased operational checks and ongoing reviews of generation and demand forecasts.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur teams have run simulations and modelled the likely impact of the solar eclipse on the millions of rooftop solar PV systems and electricity demand, confirming there\u2019s no elevated risk to electricity supply or power system security,\u201d said<\/a> AEMO Executive General Manager of Operations, Michael Gatt.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Forecast Electricity Demand Increase<\/h2>\n

With less solar energy generation occurring during the eclipse, this means other sources will be making up the shortfall. The AEMO forecasts reduced rooftop solar PV output in Western Australia during the eclipse could see a total demand increase ranging from 700 megawatts (MW) to 1,000 MW from 10am to 1pm. This is also subject to other weather conditions.<\/p>\n

The following indicates what AEMO is forecasting in terms of maximum demand increase in five states, and when:<\/p>\n

Perth:<\/b> Eclipse time 10am – 1pm
\nWA demand increase: 950 MW at 11:15am<\/p>\n

Adelaide:<\/b> Eclipse time 12:25 – 2:35pm
\nSouth Australia demand increase: 150 MW at 2pm<\/p>\n

Melbourne:<\/b> Eclipse time 1:15 – 3pm
\nVictoria demand increase: 185 MW at 2pm<\/p>\n

Sydney:<\/b> Eclipse time 1:35 to 3:20pm
\nNew South Wales demand increase: 140 MW at 2:30pm<\/p>\n

Brisbane:<\/b> Eclipse time 1:40 – 3:40pm
\nQueensland demand increase: 300 MW at 2:30pm<\/p>\n

So, in terms of the impact on our electricity systems, effects of the eclipse should be minimal. And while this will be an interesting event to observe (particularly for folks in Western Australia), take care. Find out how to watch the eclipse and protect your eyes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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