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    Q&A – new generation connections to Victorian transmission system

    We have developed a Q&A document (290 KB, pdf) providing information on the impact of new generation connections to the Victorian transmission system close to the Ballarat–Waubra–Horsham and Horsham – Red Cliffs 220kV lines.

    Related documents:

    • Generator Connections to the Western Victoria Transmission Network – 07 November 2019 (338 KB, pdf)

    Connection process review

    In March 2019 AEMO engaged Andrews Group to undertake a review of the overall efficacy of the connection process with respect to the industry’s goals, expectations and objectives. The 4-stage review includes preliminary research, research with internal stakeholders, research with external stakeholders and reporting. As part of the third stage, Andrews Group has prepared an online survey to obtain further industry feedback, and to test initial findings of the review. The survey is hosted externally, with responses treated confidentially and shared with AEMO in aggregate form only. Your input will be used to help inform the final recommendations of the review, which AEMO anticipates being able to share with industry in late Q3 or early Q4 2019. 

    • Network Connection & Registration Process Review - Industry Survey

    Connection website and connection documents update

    We have restructured and revised our Network Connection webpages to help Connection Applicants navigate to the relevant information and support them further during the connection process. We are still working on the details and further improvements – please bear with us while we finalise this work. In the meantime, we would appreciate your comments.

    Past initiatives

    Energy in your community (Victoria only)

    Information on how electricity transmission developments are managed, who gets involved, and how communities can stay informed and contribute to the connection process in Victoria can be found in AEMO’s Energy Infrastructure in Your Community brochure.

    June 2018 update

    The AEMC’s Transmission Connection and Planning Arrangements Rule will become effective on 1 July 2018.

    The changes will provide for competition in some aspects of transmission connection arrangements in NEM jurisdictions other than Victoria (where there has been a competitive connections process for several years).

    For proponents wishing to connect to the transmission network in Victoria, most elements of the new rule do not apply, including the concepts of Dedicated Connection Assets and Identified User Shared Assets. For Victorian connections, proponents are advised to refer to a pre-1 July 2018 version of the National Electricity Rules.

    The only material change affecting Victorian transmission connection proponents is that AEMO will respond to connection enquiries received on or after 1 July 2018 within 30 business days of receipt.

    For enquiries regarding connections, please contact connections@aemo.com.au

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