NSW Implements Net Zero by 2050 and 70% Emission Cut by 2035
NSW has passed legislation to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and reduce climate emissions by 70% by 2035.
Over 24,000 residents in northern New South Wales (NSW) were left without power after a transmission line tripped, leading to load shedding to maintain grid stability.
The outage affected areas like Ballina and Lismore, with power being restored a few hours later.
Nationals MP Kevin Hogan expressed concern over the blackout, calling it “exceptionally dangerous.”
Essential Energy confirmed that load shedding was necessary to protect the transmission system security as directed by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and TransGrid.
The blackout was caused by a network constraint on a TransGrid transmission line between Coffs Harbour and Lismore, with repairs currently underway.
Mr. Hogan demanded a full explanation for the power outage from authorities to the Northern Rivers community.
Transgrid was instructed to shed 40 megawatts of electricity supply near Lismore due to security threats to the power system.
The Lismore to Coffs Harbour transmission line tripped earlier in the day, limiting power supply to the region.
A decision was made to reduce load in the Lismore area to stabilize the power system after other options were exhausted.
Wind and solar energy have seen significant growth in NSW, with the government aiming to increase renewable energy generation capacity to achieve its emissions reduction targets.
The NSW government reported a substantial increase in wind and solar energy usage in the state’s electricity generation mix over the past five years.
Additionally, there are numerous large-scale renewable energy projects in the planning stages in NSW, indicating a shift towards cleaner energy sources.
At the federal level, different approaches are being considered to achieve net zero emissions, including a focus on renewable energy and potential nuclear energy solutions.
While the government is making strides towards a cleaner energy future, challenges and debates around the best energy sources continue.
