Overview:

In this presentation, Tony will outline the cause of the recent South Australian power outage that resulted in an ‘SA Region Black System’. Tony will be discussing the Australian Energy
Market Operator (AEMO) operating reports into the incident. This presentation will also be anexcellent opportunity to hear first-hand what rolethe operation of renewable energy generation sources contributed to the outage.

Tony Marxsen:
Tony has an electrical engineering degree and Ph D from Monash University. During his 30year career in the Victorian electricity industry, he worked in all aspects of electricity
transmission and distribution engineering and business management. He has also held ChiefInformation Officer roles in major public and private sector organisations in energy, manufacturing, insurance and retail sectors.
In his later consulting career, Tony has led large projects for public and private sector organisations in energy, water and environment, health and community services, emergency
services, police and defence, justice, and education. Tony was also lead researcher in Victoria’s R&D program to cut bushfire risk associated with rural powerlines and he remains involved in oversight of the roll-out of Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiters to the State’s highest risk networks.

Tony is Chairman of the board of the Australian Energy Markets Operator which operates electricity and gas markets across Australia and is responsible for energy security in the
National Electricity Market and the Victorian Wholesale Gas Market.
Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/electric-energy-society-of-australia-south-australia-chapter-8300531824

Fees: EESA Members Free, EESA Non-Members $15

More Information: Contact Martyn Pearce martyn.k.pearce@gmail.com–Ph. 0450 692 901