Independent regional planning reports
As national transmission planner, AEMO carries out independent, technical reviews of emerging transmission network investment requirements in regional jurisdictions. The methodology applied was developed in consultation with both the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and relevant Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSPs).
The planning reviews assess the extent to which proposed investments are required to address transmission network needs, and considers whether alternative options could better support the efficient operation of, and investment in, electricity networks, in the long-term interests of consumers.
Queensland
As National Transmission Planner, in 2015 AEMO carried out an independent, technical review of emerging transmission network investment requirements in Queensland over the next seven years.
This review was intended to provide a reference point for the AER and TNSP Powerlink in the regulatory revenue process for the period 1 July 2017 – 30 June 2022. It can also assist non-network service providers in identifying development opportunities.
| Independent Planning Review – Queensland Transmission Networks |
| Independent Planning Review – Technical Assessment for Queensland Transmission Networks |
New South Wales and Tasmania
In 2014, AEMO carried out an independent technical review of emerging transmission network investment requirements in New South Wales and Tasmania for the following seven years.
| Independent Planning Review – New South Wales and Tasmanian Transmission Networks 1 August 2014 | filesize: 1.43 MB (.pdf) |
| Independent Planning Review – Attachment A: TransGrid Project Assessment Reports 1 August 2014 | filesize: 2.19 MB (.pdf) |
| Independent Planning Review – Attachment B: TransGrid Project Assessment Reports 1 August 2014 | filesize: 918 KB (.pdf) |
South Australia
To access independent reviews for South Australia, please visit the South Australian Advisory Functions (SAAF) page for a collection of independent reports prepared by AEMO and published for the South Australian jurisdiction under Section 50B of the National Electricity Law.
Victoria
To access the annual independent review for Victoria, please visit the Victorian Annual Planning Report page here.
As National Transmission Planner, AEMO has carried out an independent, technical review of emerging transmission network reinvestment requirements in Victoria over the next ten years.
The planning review assess the extent to which proposed reinvestments are required to address transmission network needs, and considers whether alternative options could better support the efficient operation of and investment in electricity networks in the long term interests of consumers.
| Independent Planning Review – VIC Transmission Networks 09 June 2016 | filesize: 1.2 MB (.pdf) |