Approval of electricity generation licences and variations
30 Oct 2017
On 27 September 2017, the Commission varied the electricity generation licence held by SA Power Networks to enable the operation of aero-derivative turbines with a maximum capacity of 154MW at Edinburgh, and aero derivative turbines with a maximum capacity of 123.2MW at Lonsdale, for the period 27 September 2017 to 1 June 2020 (inclusive).
On 27 September 2017, the Commission also issued an electricity generation licence to LMS Energy Pty Ltd (LMS Energy), authorising it to operate a generation plant consisting of a reciprocating engine and solar photovoltaic cells with a total combined maximum output capacity capped at 2.2MW.
On 13 October 2017, the Commission issued an electricity generation licence to Hornsdale Power Reserve Pty Ltd (Hornsdale Power Reserve), authorising it to operate a series of Tesla batteries up to a total maximum capacity of 100MW. Hornsdale Power Reserve will be required to comply with stronger licence conditions, consistent with those outlined in the Commission's Inquiry into the licensing arrangements for generators in South Australia, demonstrating that new technologies can and should contribute to a secure and resilient power system.
The Commission assessed these applications against the relevant provisions of the Electricity Act 1996 and the Essential Services Commission Act 2002 and determined that all relevant criteria under those Acts have been satisfied.
A copy of the licences may be accessed through the project pages below.