Rainer Korte

Background

About Rainer Korte

Commissioner at the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). Experienced and driven Senior Executive leader with more than 30 years of experience in the electricity industry. Previously Chief Operating Officer at ElectraNet responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable electricity transmission services to customers, and leading key energy transformation initiatives in South Australia. Passionate about enabling a clean energy future and net zero economy. Executive responsibilities included planning and development of the South Australian electricity transmission network from 2010 to 2024 to meet customer demand and support the integration of world leading levels of variable wind and solar renewable energy resources. Led business change including strengthening customer and stakeholder engagement, and best practice asset management. Extensive leadership experience within the market and regulatory frameworks of the Australian National Electricity Market, including transmission investment, renewable energy grid connections, interconnector development, and power system reliability and security. Holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (First Class Honours), a Bachelor of Science and is a graduate of the London Business School Senior Executive Program. A Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust), a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and Engineering Executive (EngExec). A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Energy. A Non-Executive Director on the CIGRE Australia Board.