Energy Networks Australia and the University of Technology Sydney have released the 2019 transmission update of the Network Opportunity Maps (NOM), based on the 30 June 2019 Transmission Annual Planning Reports.
The NOMs include spatial data from all electricity network businesses on network constraints, planned investment and the potential value of distributed energy resources to provide network services across the Australian National Electricity Market.
Electricity Networks have reported this data in its Distribution Annual Planning Reports (DAPRs), and more recently on each network business’ website in digital format.
The NOMs bring this data together in a consistent format across jurisdictions, to make it more visible and meaningful for those seeking to understand areas of opportunity to provide network services or connecting new sources of renewable generation.
NOMs highlight opportunities for the integration of clean energy in the grid and works towards common digital markets for cost-effective alternatives to building capital-intensive infrastructure, in alignment with the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap.
This release is part of the continued push by network businesses to improve network efficiency and lower network prices. It also highlights opportunities for the integration of clean energy in the grid and works towards common digital markets for cost-effective alternatives to building capital-intensive infrastructure, in alignment with the Network Transformation Roadmap.
