Australia ranks first globally in rooftop photovoltaic installations, yet urgently requires the construction of a distributed energy management system. According to the latest industry analysis, the country's electricity market needs coordinated management of millions of rooftop PVs, Community Energy Resources (CER), Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Electric Vehicles (EV), and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with significant gaps currently existing in network management capabilities.

Energy agencies propose achieving technological integration through the establishment of a Distribution System Operator (DSO). This model requires distribution network operators to upgrade monitoring systems, employing grid-forming technology to coordinate PV inverters and the charging/discharging strategies of energy storage equipment. This approach aims to prevent localized power curtailment incidents while supporting the integration of high-penetration renewable energy.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is leading the design of relevant regulatory frameworks. Industry consensus emphasizes that the DSO will serve as the core coordinating institution connecting distribution networks with Virtual Power Plants (VPP). Its operational mechanisms will directly impact the economic dispatch efficiency of distributed resources and the progress in enhancing grid resilience.
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