14 episodes

Transitioning our electricity grid towards renewables is one of the most important and complex challenges of our time. But what does it take to shift an entire grid to renewables? In Season 2 of So Watt? we explore how the transition to renewable energy will actually work, from the people on the ground making it all happen.

So Watt? is brought to you by Origin, with production from the team at Lawson Media. Find out more at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.

So Watt‪?‬ Origin Energy

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Transitioning our electricity grid towards renewables is one of the most important and complex challenges of our time. But what does it take to shift an entire grid to renewables? In Season 2 of So Watt? we explore how the transition to renewable energy will actually work, from the people on the ground making it all happen.

So Watt? is brought to you by Origin, with production from the team at Lawson Media. Find out more at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.

    100% Possible?

    100% Possible?

    Change is happening across the network as we move towards net zero. We want to electrify everything, but do we even know how to run our grid on 100% renewables? And what will it take to get there?

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    What will the energy transition look like?
    Where all good change starts
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    • 31 min
    A Sporting Chance

    A Sporting Chance

    The sports industry is not immune to the challenges we face due to climate change. However there is a growing push to help sporting clubs reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. So what does it take to go green, on and off the field?

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    The transition of sport to net zero
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    • 33 min
    Big Battery Power

    Big Battery Power

    Large-scale solar and wind are vital to the future of our energy network. However if we want to transition to a fully renewable grid, we need to find a way to store the excess energy we get from wind and solar, so we can keep the lights on at night. That means we need batteries, and a lot of them. But how could some of our oldest energy sources be key to unlocking the grid of the future?

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    What Is Hydropower?


    How large-scale batteries can support the growth of renewables
    What to look for when buying a solar battery
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    • 34 min
    An Intelligent Grid

    An Intelligent Grid

    Artificial intelligence may sound like an idea from science fiction, but it’s being used every day to unlock new opportunities across our energy grid. Whether it’s smart charging, smart appliances, or even virtual power plants, the electricity grid of the future could deliver new possibilities for the network and our homes.

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    How to make your SpikeHours smarter
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    • 29 min
    The Cost Of Change

    The Cost Of Change

    The transition to renewables is accelerating, and staying informed has never been more important. However, one issue at the top of every consumer's mind is the cost. We all want to play our part in the energy transition, but how much will that impact our wallets?

    So Watt? is brought to you by Origin, with production from the team at Lawson Media. Find out more at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.

    Useful Resources:


    https://www.originenergy.com.au/solar/panels-batteries/virtual-power-plant/
    https://www.originenergy.com.au/spike/
    https://www.originenergy.com.au/blog/helpful-tips-to-reduce-your-energy-bill/
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    • 29 min
    The Big Shutdown

    The Big Shutdown

    As we move towards net-zero we will need to move away from the traditional energy sources that have kept our lights on for generations. But how do you shut down Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant without causing problems for the rest of the energy grid?

    So Watt? is brought to you by Origin, with production from the team at Lawson Media. Find out more at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.

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    https://www.originenergy.com.au/eraring. 
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    • 31 min

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