Everything Electric Podcast Can Everyone Go Electric? (Without Rebuilding the Grid...)
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Feb 2, 2026 Tim Jarratt, Executive for External Affairs & Strategy at Ausgrid and experienced grid planner, explains Australia’s rooftop solar revolution and how two-way flows are reshaping networks. He covers distribution-led planning, community batteries, curbside charging for street parkers, vehicle-to-grid trials, and how data centres and EVs will drive future demand.
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Local Action De-Risks Big Projects
- Distribution-led approaches can de-risk large transmission projects and share benefits more fairly.
- Local action speeds decarbonisation and cushions delays in big renewables builds.
Transition Equity Is A Major Risk
- The transition risks creating 'haves' with rooftop solar/batteries and 'have-nots' in apartments or low-income areas.
- Equity must guide rollout to avoid burdening disadvantaged households.
Use Community Assets To Spread Benefits
- Deploy community batteries and curbside chargers to serve renters and apartment dwellers.
- Place local assets near substations or on streets to share daytime solar benefits across communities.