Grid-Induced Capacity Curtailment
Definition
Wind farms face network-driven curtailment averaging 1.1%, up to 4.8%, with spring peaks at 12%. This represents idle equipment and lost sales opportunities due to grid queues and constraints.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: 12% generation loss during peaks (~AUD 50-100M/year per large farm); 1.37 TWh in SA alone[1][2][5]
- Frequency: Recurring in spring peaks and high-renewable periods
- Root Cause: Manual delays in curtailment logging and failure to optimise for flexible dispatch
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Wind operators lose 12% of generation to curtailment peaks. Automated monitoring maximises capacity utilisation and dispatch revenue.
Affected Stakeholders
Operations Supervisors, Asset Managers, Trading Teams
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