Rule-change means Queensland needs new generation, by 2013-2041 |
First 6 of 6 paragraphs shown The 2010 supply-demand outlook of the 2010 Electricity Statement Of Opportunities for the National Electricity Market, released 1 September shows at medium economic growth, Queensland was the first region expected to require new investment in 2013/141. Caused by rule-change: This change in the low reserve condition (LRC) point, from 2014/15 in 2009, was due to; - an increase in the Queensland minimum reserve level (MRL); and - a decrease in forecast available capacity. In particular, capacity reduction results from the progressive retirement of Swanbank B by 2012/13. ...Log in to read rest of Article or image. |