Transmission Congestion Capacity Loss
Definition
Transmission congestion forces curtailment of generation behind constraints, resulting in lost revenue from undispatched energy. Industry proposals highlight excess energy traded or spilled otherwise.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 100M+ annually in spilled renewable energy (industry estimates); e.g., 175MW limit curtails higher output at RRP ~AUD 100/MWh
- Frequency: Frequent in NEM regions like NSW (e.g., Western Sydney substations), multiple times daily during peaks
- Root Cause: Physical network limits and binding constraints prevent full dispatch; solar generators bid -$1,000/MWh to force dispatch despite congestion
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Electric Power Transmission players in Australia 🇦🇺 waste millions in spilled renewable energy annually due to congestion. Automation of Congestion Relief Market bidding eliminates curtailment losses.
Affected Stakeholders
Generators, Battery operators, TNSPs
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Congestion Pricing Mis-pricing Revenue Leak
Inefficient Congestion Investment Decisions
Incident Response Remediation Costs
Operational Downtime from Cyber Events
Capacity Loss from Failed Demand Response Events
Delayed Verification and Payment Drag in DR Administration
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