AEMO top brass mustered a decade of experience in the electricity sector to make an unprecedented decision on Wednesday.
Australian Energy Market Operator chief executive Daniel Westerman mustered a decade of experience in the electricity sector to make an unprecedented decision on Wednesday.from generators to stabilise the grid and avoid blackouts.AEMO has been calling coal and gas plant generator control rooms across the eastern seaboard with instructions on running units, after the ageing east coast coal power generators failed to meet demand and sent electricity prices skyrocketing.
“And so that level of support there provides a level of confidence that we are doing the right thing, and we absolutely are: every action we take is in the best interests of Australians.” As the extraordinary shutdown of the open market continued for a third day, industry sources who have had dealings with Mr Westerman say the AEMO boss’ technical skills, consultative approach and even temperament have been an asset in the crisis.Co, which is known to attract insecure overachievers. But he has tempered that drive to become a very demanding leader with high standards. Yet he is very consultative and empathetic,” the industry source said.
“I think for Daniel it’s something he’s still growing into. He’s not his natural comfort zone, and probably not something he’s done before,” the source said.
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