Register as an Integrated Resource Provider, Small Resource Aggregator (SRA) in the NEM

This page outlines the requirements for registering as a Small Resource Aggregator (SRA) in the National Electricity Market (NEM).

An SRA can supply and consume electricity aggregated from one or more small production units, which are connected to a distribution or transmission network. A small production unit is owned, controlled and/or operated by a person who AEMO has exempted from the requirement to register as a Generator or an Integrated Resource Provider. A Small Resource Aggregator is a market participant.

An SRA can deliver market ancillary services in accordance with the National Electricity Rules and AEMO’s market ancillary services specifications, by applying for approval to classify plant at a small resource connection point as an ancillary service unit (ASU).

This page also provides information for participants, who are already registered as an SRA, classifying plant at small resource connections points as ASU.

Note: A person registered as an SRA can apply for approval to classify plant at a small resource connection point as an ASU. Once your first application to classify ASU has been approved, to amend or classify new ASU, you will be required to manage your applications through the Portfolio Management System.

Registration Fact Sheets and Guides

Further information may be found on the Registration Fact Sheets and Guides page of the website, including:

Registration documents

AEMO is making updates to the application forms and guides under this category. For more information, visit the consultation webpage.

Ancillary Service Unit Classification Documents

These documents are needed to classify your first non-scheduled ASU:

These documents are needed when you already have a classified ASU and you want to amend or classify new non-scheduled ASU using the Portfolio Management System.

The following must be submitted to AEMO, using the Portfolio Management System.

Supporting documents

Any document shown in this section is required in support of your application or to assist.

Credit support

Credit support will be required if you do not meet the acceptable credit criteria detailed in clause 3.3.3 of the NER.

For applicants wanting to provide credit support in the form of a bank guarantee, AEMO advises applicants to contact [email protected] to discuss credit support requirements prior to completing the AEMO Guarantee Pro Forma. You must submit an original signed copy of the pro forma with your registration application.

The Bank Guarantee Guide contains information on AEMO's bank guarantee processes and participant obligations.

Trustee deed

Where the Applicant is acting in a trustee capacity, they must complete and return the following Trustee Deed form. No changes can be made to the Trustee Deed other than the completion of details where highlighted.

When completing the form, a number of fields will update automatically when printed. To update the fields without printing, please press <Ctrl> + ‘P’ to simulate printing, then press <Esc> to return to the document without printing.