Alice Springs Future Grid

Alice Springs Future Grid was a three-year whole of systems project exploring how Alice Springs can overcome barriers to achieving 50 per cent renewable energy generation by 2030.

As the uptake of rooftop solar panels grows, new pressures have been placed on an electricity system designed for conventional energy generation from gas and diesel. The grid needs to adapt and make allowances for more renewables to be introduced so Alice Springs can meet its clean energy targets.

The landmark Roadmap to 2030 report brings together insights from innovative trials, models and investigations to set out four plausible pathways to upgrade the system for a decarbonised future. It also outlines the next best steps for cross-sector stakeholders, including three key stages of transition.