Electricity generation licence application – Whyalla Renewables Pty Ltd

Status

Current status is Final

Final

On 30 January 2019 the Commission received an electricity generation licence application from Whyalla Renewables Pty Ltd, to operate a 160 Megawatt solar generating plant, located in Whyalla. The application was withdrawn on 16 January 2024 at the request of the applicant. 

Application history

Application 30 Jan 2019

The Commission has received an application from Whyalla Renewables Pty Ltd for an electricity generation licence in accordance with the Electricity Act 1996 (Electricity Act). The applicant is seeking to operate a 160 Megawatt solar generating plant, located at Whyalla.

In assessing an electricity generation licence application, the Commission considers the application against the relevant licensing provisions set out in the Electricity Act. It will also have regard to its primary objective under the Essential Services Commission Act 2002, being the protection of the long-term interests of South Australian consumers with respect to the price, quality and reliability of essential services, and other factors as they apply to the Commission's role as an economic regulator of the South Australian electricity industry. 

In making its assessment, the Commission considers advice from the Australian Energy Market Operator and the Office of the Technical Regulator. Matters related to health and environment protection are regulated under separate legislative frameworks.

Whyalla Renewables Pty Ltd’s application is subject to a public consultation period closing on 28 February 2019. The Commission welcomes submissions on any matters relevant to the application.

Further info - 11 Mar 2020

The Commission has received an updated application from Whyalla Renewables Pty Ltd for an electricity generation licence.

Accordingly, the Commission is consulting on the updated application. Consultation closes on 9 April 2020. The Commission welcomes submissions on any matters relevant to the application. Please note that the Commission’s consideration of submissions is subject to the licensing criteria in accordance with the Electricity Act 1996 (Electricity Act).

Final 16 Jan 2024

On 30 January 2019 the Commission received an electricity generation licence application from Whyalla Renewables Pty Ltd, to operate a 160 Megawatt solar generating plant, located in Whyalla. The application was withdrawn on 16 January 2024 at the request of the applicant

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