Generating units

This topic describes how to fill generating units section when creating a new survey.

To fill generating units section

  1. Click New generating unit.

  2. The Generating unit details interface displays where you complete the fields, see Generating unit details.

  3. Click Next.

  4. The Project commitment criteria interface displays where you complete the fields, see Project commitment criteria.

  5. Click Next.

  6. The Scheduled capacity profile interface displays where you complete the table, see Scheduled capacity profile.

  7. Click Next.

All the questions with * are mandatory fields.

Generating unit details

Generating unit details

Field

Description

Has a NEM DUID been assigned by AEMO

Select Yes if NEM DUID is assigned by AEMO or select No otherwise.

NEM dispatchable unit identifier (DUID) *

Enter the NEM DUID. This is the Dispatchable Unit Identifier (DUID) as Registered in the NEM.

Unit name*

Enter the generating unit name.

NEM dispatch schedule type*

Select the NEM dispatch schedule type from the options available. This describes how the Generator will be included in the central dispatch process.

Has AEMO been informed of an official closure date as per National Electricity Rules (NER) 2.10.1(c1). If yes, please provide the date. If no please provide an expected closure year.*

Select one from the options available.

Expected closure year or Closure date*

Enter the closure date if you have selected Yes in the previous question or enter the expected closure year if you have selected No in the previous question.

Technology type*

Select the technology type from the options available. This is the technology used to convert energy from the given fuel.

Technology type description*

Select the sub-category of generation technology that best represents this generating unit.

Other technology type - descriptor*

Enter the technology type description if you have selected Other in the previous question.

Number of turbines in the cluster or unit*

Enter the number of turbines in the cluster or unit.

Nameplate capacity (MWac) of individual unit*

Enter the nameplate capacity of individual unit in MWac. Round off to 2 decimal places. This is the AC capacity of the individual generating unit, not an aggregate of units.

Nameplate capacity (MWdc) of individual unit*

Enter the nameplate capacity of individual unit in MWdc. Round off to 2 decimal places. This is the DC capacity of the individual generating unit, not an aggregate of units.

Nameplate storage capacity (MWh) of individual unit*

Enter the nameplate capacity of individual unit in MWh. Round off to 2 decimal places. This is the storage capacity of the individual generating unit, not an aggregate of units.

Auxiliary load (% of max capacity as-generated)*

Enter the Auxiliary load if you have not selected Solar PV or Wind in technology type. Round off to 2 decimal places.

Project commitment criteria

Project commitment criteria

Field

Description

Commissioning

Has the generator fully completed commissioning and NEM registration?*

Select one from the options available.

If Yes, when did the project fully complete commissioning *

Enter the required date if you have selected Yes in the previous question.

What is the target date for fully completing commissioning?*

Enter the required date if you have selected No in the first question. Must be a future date.

Has the generator started commissioning? *

Select one from the options available.

If Yes, when did the project commence commissioning*

Enter the required date if you have selected Yes in the previous question.

If Yes, has the project signed off the Hold Point Test for ≥ 30% capacity?*

Select one from the options available.

Finance

Has the Final investment Decision (FiD) been reached (signed off)?*

Select one from the options available. Under the usual commercial definition of official Board financial approval regarding when, where and how much capital is being spent.

If FiD is No, does the project / project stage / generating unit(s) have an associated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?*

Select one from the options available.

If FiD is No, besides a PPA, are there other financing arrangements in place (such as merchant financing and/or long term State or Federal Government funding)?*

Select one from the options available. Other financing arrangements could be funding off the balance sheet, or any other funding mechanism.

Planning

Does the generator have a connection agreement with a Network Service Provider? *

Select one from the options available.

Has an application to connect been made with a Network Service Provider*

Select one from the options available if you have selected No in previous question.

Have 5.3.4A letter been approved by the connecting Network Service Provider and AEMO? *

Select one from the options available.

Have all relevant environmental approvals for construction and operation been obtained? *

Select one from the options available.

Have all relevant planning and licensing approvals, from local and state government authorities, been obtained?*

Select one from the options available. Licensing includes planning and environmental approvals.

Construction

Has construction commenced?*

Select one from the options available.

Has a construction commence date has been set?*

Select one from the options available if you have selected No in previous question.

Land

Have the rights been secured for the land or sea that is required for construction of the generating unit(s)?*

Select one from the options available.

Have the rights been secured for the land or sea that is required for easements of new lines to connect the generating system to the transmission / distribution network?*

Select one from the options available.

Contracts

Has the detailed design been completed to the extent required for a connection enquiry to be made to the relevant Network Service Provider?*

Select one from the options available.

Are contracts for the supply and construction of major plant or equipment finalised and executed (officially signed), including any provisions for cancellation payments?*

Select one from the options available.

Scheduled capacity profile

Scheduled capacity profile

  • A 10-year forecast of production unit scheduled capacity profile is required for all generator surveys. Schedule capacity profiles are required for all production units registered in the NEM, or intend to register in the NEM.

  • Small generating units that don't need to register in the NEM or are exempt from registration don't have to scheduled capacity profile.

  • Generating units having battery or water technology type and pumped hydro technology description must provide 10-year forecast of Winter storage capacity (MWh) and Summer storage capacity (MWh).

Next step

See, Site summary.