Reserve Capacity Mechanism

Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) courses are now offered in either virtual or in-person settings. Courses in Perth will be held in-person at AEMO's offices, and remain subject to any local physical distancing restrictions and/or gathering limits.

The Reserve Capacity Mechanism (RCM) education session provides background on the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) in Western Australia (WA), including the history of the RCM, with a strong emphasis on the features of the capacity market.

Course content:

• Information on annual publications like the WEM Electricity Statement of Opportunities.
• The concept of capacity credits.
• The certification process through which certified facilities can get paid to offer capacity into the market.
• Obligations certified facilities must meet to receive capacity payments.
• The consequences of a facility failing to meet its reserve capacity obligations.
• The different cost allocations captured through the individual reserve capacity requirement mechanism.

Learning outcomes:

Attendees of the course will gain in-depth knowledge into the RCM.

Course Dates:

Cost

• The course is free to WEM participants.
• Non-WEM participants: $150 (plus GST) per person.

How to enrol

• Visit the AEMO Learning Academy
• Click on the catalogue button to view courses
• Add the education course to the Cart
• Create an individual log in

You will also be able to access the AEMO e-learning and education catalogues.

For bulk enrolments (10 attendee or more), please contact wa@aemo.com.au.