Andrew Blakers
Professor of Engineering at the Australian National University who explains market and technical factors behind the rapid uptake of wind and solar and the role of storage in system reliability.
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Apr 10, 2026 • 30min
Australia’s energy security and resilience
Andrew Blakers, ANU engineering professor, explains how market design and storage enabled rapid wind and solar growth. Penelope Crosley, energy law professor, outlines legal and federal–state tensions shaping energy policy. Tony Wood, Grattan Institute energy expert, provides historical context and politics behind Australia’s power system. They explore grid reliability, interconnection, batteries and why renewables surged.
