Revenue Adequacy for Generators in the WEM
The Australian Energy Council commissioned Marsden Jacob Associates (Marsden Jacob) to undertake an assessment of the current and proposed revenue streams for generators in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) and whether they provide revenue adequacy to support the industry as it transitions. Recommendations on measures to send the right investment signals are provided.
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