Transgrid has identified reactive margin shortfall (and voltage) issues in the Beryl area of Central New South Wales. These issues arise from current and projected demand in the downstream Essential Energy distribution network.
Transgrid is applying the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) to options for complying with reactive margin requirements at Beryl. This may involve new infrastructure to address demand in the area.
Transgrid is required to demonstrate that the preferred option for complying with reactive margin requirements at Beryl will deliver the greatest net benefits to energy consumers. The net benefits delivered by the project are assessed using the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) administered by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
The RIT-T assesses network and non-network solution options from a technical and economic perspective by:
Transgrid has published a Project Specification Consultation Report (PSCR), the first stage of the RIT-T. The PSCR details the identified need to comply with reactive margin requirements at Beryl.
We welcome submissions on material contained in the PSCR. Submissions are due on 20 February 2025.
We consider that non-network solutions that can provide dynamic reactive support may be able to assist with meeting the identified need. Alongside the PSCR, we have issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) specifying the type and form of information we are seeking from non-network proponents to enable their solution to be considered in this RIT-T.
Interested Parties are welcome to respond to the EOI by completing the Returnable Schedule and emailing to innovation@transgrid.com.au no later than 6pm, 20 February 2025.
Transgrid will not reproduce any material on our website for parties wishing to maintain their confidentiality.
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Submissions to the PSCR should be emailed to our Regulation team |
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Any questions regarding non-network solutions and responses to the EOI, please contact our Network Innovations team |
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