Towards net-zero
Interoperability of technologies to transform the energy system
To achieve net-zero emissions by the middle of the century, fossil fuels must be replaced
as the main source of energy with more sustainable alternatives such as wind or solar
power. To do so, high levels of interoperability, or the ability for technologies
to seamlessly integrate, effectively communicate, and undertake tasks to achieve desired
outcomes, are required. However, there is no universal approach, and interoperability
in the energy system must be determined in specific use cases. This Toolkit note discusses
why interoperability is necessary in the energy system, the benefits and challenges
to realising interoperability in the energy sector, and the role of policy in fostering
interoperability to achieve net-zero emissions in the medium-term. The note argues
for greater use of open data to maximise electricity system efficiency, an increase
in the use of low-carbon energy, and the minimisation of the long-term costs of increased
electricity demand.
Published on July 04, 2022
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