Week 45

Eku Energy commissioned the 200 MW Williamsdale battery energy storage system in the Australian Capital Territory. PV Magazine – Australia

Squadron Energy obtained state planning approval for the 420 MW Moreton Hill Wind Farm in Victoria. Energy Source & Distribution

MPower secured a $250 million commitment from Rest Super to accelerate the rollout of its mid-scale solar and battery storage projects. PV Magazine – Australia

A NSW Legislative Council inquiry issued 26 recommendations to reform data centre regulation, proposing hourly renewable energy matching and demand flexibility incentives. The Energy Co

The AER denied requests from Ergon Energy and Energex to remove the introduction of optional demand and flexible load tariffs. Energy Source & Distribution

Transgrid commissioned the 6C, 6G, and 6H network elements as part of the Stage 2 capacity release for Project EnergyConnect. WattClarity

The AER published its determination on Transgrid’s System Security Roadmap Operational Technology contingent project application. AER

The AER revised the 2028 to 2033 reference service proposals from AusNet Gas Services, Australian Gas Networks and Multinet. AER

AEMO published a draft project assessment report for the Pakenham South and surrounding areas regulatory investment test for distribution, with submissions closing 7 December 2026. AEMO

The NEM weekly average fell 15.6 per cent against the prior week to $63.1/MWh, with Queensland dropping 29.1 per cent and South Australia falling 24.6 per cent. NEM recap 8 Nov

The highest price of the week reached $350.20/MWh in Tasmania at 11:35 on Wednesday. AEMO issued prices subject to review notices between 16:25 and 17:00. NEM recap 4 Nov

South Australia recorded 138.5 hours of negative prices, representing 82.4 per cent of the week. Total FCAS costs fell 58.9 per cent against the prior week to $612,237, and the renewable share peaked at 82.2 per cent. NEM recap 8 Nov

Brent Crude fell 13.3 per cent to US$98.32 a barrel, while Newcastle Coal dropped 6.3 per cent to US$141.00 a tonne.

Gold rose 4.5 per cent to US$4075.00 an ounce, and TTF Gas decreased 17.7 per cent to 85.59 euros per MWh.