Capacity Loss from Unit Dispatch Inefficiencies
Definition
Phasing out coal creates supply contraction, requiring precise unit dispatch for load following with fossil fuels to firm renewables. Inefficiencies result in lost capacity as fossil plants idle during renewable peaks or ramp inefficiently.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 90 billion capital over 10 years for grid firming and dispatch upgrades; 1.5 GW additional storage needed quarterly at AUD 1.5 billion per quarter[1][2]
- Frequency: Ongoing during energy transition (2025-2035)
- Root Cause: Manual delays in unit dispatch amid renewables variability and coal phase-out
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation players in Australia 🇦🇺 waste AUD 90 billion over the next decade on inefficient dispatch and grid firming. Automation of unit dispatch and load following eliminates capacity loss.
Affected Stakeholders
Dispatch Operators, Plant Managers, Grid Coordinators
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Related Business Risks
Cost Overrun in Fossil Fuel Load Following
Safeguard Mechanism Non-Compliance Fines
Manual ACCU Trading and Compliance Costs
Reportable Priority Waste Non-Compliance
Ash Disposal Landfill and Compliance Costs
Cost Overruns in Capital Project Budgeting
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