Vision for Our Network
The way that electricity is generated and consumed is changing. How are we planning for the future of the network?
We continually look for smarter ways to manage our transmission network. To reduce the pressure on electricity prices and network costs, we are dedicated to seeking efficient network investment opportunities, more cost-effective maintenance practices, and other potential industry innovations.
The transmission network plays a critical role in electricity supply
The South Australian transmission network:
- Transports electricity over long distances from traditional and renewable generators – both local and interstate – to where it is needed to power homes, businesses and communities across metropolitan, regional and remote areas
- Facilitates competition between generation sources both within South Australia and across the broader NEM, ensuring that South Australian customers can access the lowest cost electricity supplies
- Provides security of supply through access to a diverse range of supply sources
- Supports the safe, secure and reliable operation of the power system, including power quality
The transmission network plays a critical role in electricity supply
Network Vision
ElectraNet has published its 2021 Network Vision, which has been developed in collaboration with its customers and stakeholders.
The Network Vision considers the changes and influences that impact on the delivery of electricity transmission services in South Australia, and sets out directions and priorities for the transmission network over the next 5-10 years. These in turn inform our expenditure plans and programs, as reflected in our Preliminary Revenue Proposal.
ElectraNet is grateful to all those who provided feedback and input to help shape the final Network Vision.
ElectraNet has taken a collaborative approach to developing the Network Vision, seeking to understand and involve stakeholders to ensure the outcome is built on a set of shared directions and priorities.
The following Network Vision downloads are available:
2021 Network Vision consultation
ElectraNet has launched consultation for its 2021 Network Vision with the release of a Discussion Paper which is now open for submissions. 
The Network Vision considers changes and influences impacting on the delivery of electricity transmission services, and sets out directions and priorities for South Australia’s transmission network over a 5-10 year planning period. These directions and priorities in turn drive our plans and expenditure programs for managing the network.
Click here to view our Network Vision Discussion Paper.
On 2 February 2021, ElectraNet launched consultation on its 2021 Network Vision with the release of our Network Vision Discussion Paper at a Stakeholder Webinar attended by approximately 50 stakeholders.
ElectraNet thank all those who participated in the webinar for their contribution. This information provided ElectraNet with valuable input regarding the changes and influences that impact on the delivery of electricity transmission services. It will inform ElectraNet’s updated directions and priorities, which will drive plans and expenditure programs for managing the South Australian electricity transmission network.
Notes from the discussion rooms at the Stakeholder Webinar and meeting slides are available here.
We’d love to hear what you think about the future role of the transmission network.