Wholesale Electricity Market introduction
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.
This course provides a high level overview of the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) in Western Australian (WA) and its mechanisms. No prior knowledge of the WEM is necessary to attend this course.
Course content
- Basic introduction to the electricity sector.
- Overview of the South West interconnected System.
- Explanation of the market mechanisms:
- Energy market
- Reserve Capacity Mechanism
- Overview of market participant interfaces.
- Introduction to the market rules.
Learning outcomes:
Attendees will gain a high level overview of the Wholesale Electricity Market in Western Australia (WA) and its mechanisms.
Course dates:
| Date |
Time |
Location |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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8 February |
9:00am-12:30pm |
Perth |
Completed |
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8 March |
9:00am-12:30pm |
Virtual |
Completed |
| There are currently no further sessions of the WEM Introduction, Reserve Capacity Mechanism or WEM: Power Systems & Energy Markets scheduled for 2023. AEMO is in the process of developing training material for the new market as part of the WEM Reform program. Stakeholders will be advised when courses have been scheduled. AEMO may consider running WEM Introduction courses as required if demand permits. To register your interest please email wa@aemo.com.au. |
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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.
For bulk enrolments (10 attendee or more), please contact wa@aemo.com.au.