Interconnection Studies

Interconnection Studies

On 19 November 2010, ElectraNet and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) issued a draft report (refer media release) in relation to the joint feasibility study of transmission development options that could economically increase the interconnector transfer capability between South Australia and other National Electricity Market (NEM) load centres.

ElectraNet and AEMO held a stakeholder forum on 30 November 2010 to brief market participants and other interested parties on the outcomes of the feasibility study, and a number of submissions from stakeholders were received.

Final Report

The final report into this feasibility study, including appendices are available below. This final report looks at options for upgrading the high-voltage transmission lines that connect South Australia to the NEM to facilitate increased opportunities for renewable energy development and provide improved network security for South Australia and neighbouring states. The report also responds to a range of issues and questions raised by stakeholders in their submissions.

• South Australian Interconnector Feasibility Study: Final Report (PDF)
• South Australian Interconnector Feasibility Study: Final Network Modelling Report (PDF)
• South Australian Interconnector Feasibility Study: Final Market Modelling Report (PDF)
• Feasibility Study Estimates for Transmission Network Extensions by SKM (PDF)
• External Peer Review of Draft Report by Oakley Greenwood (PDF)

Stakeholder Submissions

ElectraNet / AEMO Response to Stakeholder Submissions

Stakeholder submissions in response to the draft report are available below:

• Response from ABB
• Response from AGL
• Response from Alinta Energy
• Response from Clean Energy Council
• Response from the Government of South Australia
• Response from J Diesendorf, Consulting Engineer

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A supplementary results data package will be available soon from this page.