LEARNING PATHWAY

Energy fundamentals

Obtain a strong introductory understanding of the significance of energy, the National Electricity Market, and Australia’s energy transition journey. Dr Gabrielle Kuiper and Alex Leemon provide valuable insights into energy concepts and how Australia’s main electricity grid operates.

  • Learning Pathway

    Energy fundamentals

  • Level

    Foundational

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Prerequisites

    None

  • Format

    On-demand masterclasses

  • Cost

    $440 incl GST

About this learning pathway

This learning pathway provides a strong foundation on the fundamental principles of energy as well as Australia’s National Electricity Market from the perspective of power system operations, market operations, and risk management. 

Who is this learning pathway for?

This is a foundational education activity targeted to engage the energy sector workforce:

  • Those in the industry wanting the fundamentals or to upskill
  • Those transitioning into the sector

Learning outcomes

Develop an appreciation for the significance of energy in societal and economic development
Map out the supply chain of the National Electricity Market, its system and market operations, and the tools used for its risk management and good governance
Understand the challenges and opportunities the National Electricity Market faces for Australia’s energy transition and decarbonisation journey

Learning program contents

Meet your experts

Dr Gabrielle Kuiper

Dr Gabrielle Kuiper is an expert in distributed energy resources (DER) with over 20 years of experience in climate and sustainability spanning corporate, government, non-government and academic sectors. She works on DER uptake and integration in Australia and internationally, including as the Australia-South East Asia DER Lead at CSIRO.
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Alex Leemon

Alex Leemon is a true NEM nerd – from literally crawling through coal-fired power stations to metaphorically crawling through electricity market data, he’s spent the last 15 years trying to figure out how it all works. His career has spanned consulting, retailing, product manufacturing and software, as well as co-founding and writing a newsletter mixing memes and analysis of the NEM.
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