Jennifer Hughes

Jennifer Hughes serves as the general manager of Transgrid, the operator of the high-voltage transmission network in New South Wales. Her role involves overseeing the reliability and integrity of the electricity supply, particularly in the context of the evolving energy landscape as the region moves away from coal. Hughes highlighted the importance of the Waratah Super Battery in enhancing network stability, likening its automated response capabilities to an insurance policy for the electricity grid, ensuring rapid recovery from system disturbances.