REPORTS

Project: 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.

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.

Texan energy crisis: Lessons for Australian electricity markets

This report considers the similarities and differences of Texas’s ERCOT market to the NEM in the context of the Texas Energy Crisis of February 2021. Storms and a very cold snap led to up to a third of the ERCOT system’s capacity going offline. The report considers what was the root cause of the crisis and how relevant is the Texan electricity crisis for Australia?

Solar Report: January 2021

Latest data from the Clean Energy Regulator shows that 2020 was another record breaking year for rooftop solar in Australia despite the coronavirus pandemic. Our latest Solar Report updates data on solar rooftop systems across the nation, and takes a look at the lowest electricity demand days.

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.

Scheduling and Ahead Markets

Creative Energy Consulting submission, on the area of scheduling and ahead markets, to the ESB’s recent post-2025 NEM design consultation paper.

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.

Governance and Regulation of Market/System Operators

Prepared by Cambridge Economic Policy Associates, this report calls for improvements to the governance framework for AEMO to support investment efficiencies, manage growing customer costs and achieve national energy goals.

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.

Solar Report: First Quarter 2020

Australia's rooftop solar PV market remained healthy in the first quarter of 2020. This report looks at the state of solar across the nation, how COVID-19 is expected to impact uptake, battery installations with rooftop PV, as well as the potential of blockchain technology in the trading of residential solar output.

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.

Wholesale Electricity Costs Victorian Default Offer 2020

Solar Report: September Quarter 2019