South West Energy Roundtable 2026
Description
BGEA SW ENERGY ROUNDTABLE 2026
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY IN THE SOUTH WEST
19 November 2026 | 10:00am | Mantra Bunbury
The South West is entering a defining chapter in its energy future.
With the transition of the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) accelerating and the retirement of Collie’s coal‑fired power stations approaching, our region is experiencing significant structural change. These shifts bring both opportunity and complexity for industry, government, and the community.
Join regional stakeholders for the BGEA 2026 South West Energy Roundtable for direct insight from the agencies responsible for planning, regulating, and delivering Western Australia’s energy transition.
Attendees will hear updates on:
Energy demand and supply outlooks
Pricing trajectory and market signals
Renewable energy generation and storage projects
Transmission network expansion
Government agency reforms shaping the transition
Don’t miss the chance to be part of a critical conversation about what the transition means for the South West — its industries, workforce, and long‑term economic resilience.
This event is proudly sponsored by Bowelling Wind Farm Pty Ltd (BWF), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vestas Development A/S and part of the Vestas Wind Systems A/S group of companies.
Lineup
Glen Wilson
Glen Wilson is the Development Manager for Vestas Development Australia Ltd, who propose to develop the Bowelling Wind Farm (BWF) in the Shire of West Arthur, in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia (WA)
Jai Thomas
Jai Thomas is the Deputy Director General – Coordinator of Energy and leads the Energy Policy WA (EPWA) group within the Department of Energy and Economy Diversification. Jai oversees Western Australia’s energy policy and regulatory framework, providing advice to the Minister for Energy on everything from policy development to navigating the energy transition.
Zane Christmas
As the A/Executive Manager for Transmission Growth at Western Power, Zane is accountable for enabling industry decarbonisation through major transmission expansion programs that support the connection of new large scale renewable generation and battery storage systems.
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