REPORTS

Implications of network ownership of grid-side battery assets on competition in the WEM

An Oakley Greenwood assessment of the impact on parties that provide goods and/or services in the competitive portions of the electricity market that would result from the network operator being able to provide regulated and unregulated services from grid-side batteries.

Solar Report: First quarter 2021

Latest data from the Clean Energy Regulator shows Australia’s solar installations continue to climb. Our latest Solar Report updates on solar rooftop systems across the nation, the uptake of batteries with solar across the states, and the AEMC’s new proposed solar export charge.

Inception Report: A double-sided causer pays implementation of frequency deviation pricing

This project is to research and model the Double-Sided Causer Pays approach to controlling Primary Frequency Response and potentially also to other related slow-moving services such as those for regulation. The project will support the evaluation of DSCP by policymakers relative to other primary frequency control options. Its role in the wider frequency control regime will also be considered. This Inception Report will outline the tasks to be performed in detail.

Balancing act: Protecting consumers in a viable retail energy market

This report considers whether the original market design remains fit for purpose in 2021. It also ascertains whether any amendments to either the risk allocation or regulatory structure of the market is necessary to ensure the retail market remains viable into the future.

AEMO Budget and Finance Committee

CEPA advice on how the Committee could improve accountability to AEMO’s Industry Members and customers. Including design options for the detailed Committee arrangements, building on AEMO’s proposal.

Solar Report: Third Quarter 2020

Australia's total installed rooftop solar capacity reached 12.2 GW at the end of the third quarter. This report looks at the state of solar across the nation, how COVID-19 has impacted solar installation rates, and WA's recent Whole of System Plan.

Considerations for Retrofitting Emissions Control Systems in Australian Coal Power Plants

A WSP report that considers the implications of retrofitting power stations along with a cost-benefit analysis.

Responses to AEMC Consultation Paper on Updating Regulatory Arrangements for DER Integration

Oakley Greenwood response to the AEMC’s Consultation Paper on Distributed Energy Resources Integration – Updating Regulatory Arrangements.

Solar Report: Second Quarter 2020

Australia’s rooftop solar PV industry is maintaining healthy growth, as the nation progresses in flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases along with an easing of restrictions across different states. This report looks at the state of solar across the nation, how COVID-19 is impacting uptake, and battery installations with rooftop PV.

Scheduling and Ahead Markets Design Options for post-2025 NEM

Creative Energy Consulting advice on the design and development of ahead markets in the National Electricity Market.

Double-Sided Causer Pays for Primary Frequency Response

A CS Energy sponsored research project prepared by Intelligent Energy Systems to define and implement a substantial prototype system for paying for and allocating the costs of Primary Frequency Response.

Solar Report: January 2020

Solar Report: September Quarter 2019

KPMG: Coordinating Electricity Market Reform