Down then up

In this Weekly Dispatch:

1. AEMO released its Transition Plan for System Security, system strength is needed before Eraring exits.
2. The AEMC released their forecasts for residential electricity prices over the next decade, estimating decreases in the short-term but a 13% rise at the end of the horizon.
3. 2.5 GW of wind and solar is expected to reach financial closure, down from 4GW last year.
4. Labor is considering buying gas to stop factory closures as prices soar.
5. The government released a national AI plan with the e61 Institute reporting on data centres, their energy challenges and economic contribution. 
6. AGL abandons Victorian 2.5GW Gippsland offshore wind project (paywalled).
7. Podcast of the week: Switched on chat about EV growth in China.