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Energy Capacity

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Transmission Lines

1880-1889

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Energy Capacity

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Methodology

This website was inspired by Carbon Brief's 2018 article: "How the UK transformed its electricity supply in just a decade", created by Simon Evans and Rosamund Pearce.
  1. Data Sources
    • Modern generation data: Sourced from OpenElectricity.org.au.
    • Transmission lines: Geospatial data from AEMO's interactive map.
    • Commissioning years for transmission lines were estimated using a combination of official AEMO documentation, historical maps, and cross-referencing with major infrastructure projects. Where exact dates were unavailable, conservative estimates were made based on the earliest confirmed operational year from available sources.
    • Postcode solar data: From the Clean Energy Regulator's postcode data.
    • Historical data: Various historical sources; details and references are included in the downloadable tables below.
  2. Data Processing
    All datasets were cleaned, standardised, and merged using Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks. Geospatial and tabular data were harmonised for consistency across sources and time periods. Data was stored in a local SQLite database for efficient querying and serving to the web application.
  3. Visualisation
    • Interactive maps rendered with Mapbox GL JS.
    • Charts and timelines built with Chart.js and custom TypeScript modules.
    • Historical timeline visualised using Timeline.js.
    • All visualisations are synchronised by year for a cohesive exploration experience.

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Data is provided as-is for research and transparency.

While best endeavours have been taken to ensure data quality, the validity and accuracy of the data cannot be guaranteed. This tool is intended as an introductory educational resource only and should not be relied upon for critical or professional decision-making.

This project was completed as an Engineering Final Year Project at Monash University, Clayton.
The website was constructed by Aaron Sharkey and Tayla McWilliams, with the story brought together by Patrick Lachal and Erim Can.
This project would not be possible without the helpful guidance and academic supervision provided by A/Professor Roger Dargaville.
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