Building designers, services engineers and managers have had limited climate and weather data on which to base their simulations. Now, in-depth data sets are available for 225 sites across Australia.

GB says need for diesel generators is proof that wind energy can’t keep the lights on. But network operator says it is about vulnerable poles and wires, not generation technology.

AEMO’s 10-year energy reliability forecast says there is enough new solar, wind and storage in the pipeline to fill the gap of retiring coal, and meet rising demand.