On 8 May 2025, Energex submitted a waiver application under clause 5.2 of the Ring-fencing Guideline (electricity distribution) ('the guideline').
Energex requested that the AER waive its obligation under clause 3.1 of the guideline, to allow Energex to install six battery energy storage systems and lease part of the battery capacity to a third- party for participation in wholesale energy market.
Energex is proposing to deploy the battery energy storage units at strategic locations on its network where there is high probability of network constraints due to increased uptake of distributed energy resources. Details on the proposed locations for these batteries is available on the Talking Energy website. These batteries are funded under the Stage 3 of Energy Queensland’s Local Network Battery Plan.
The waiver is proposed to be valid until 30 June 2040.
The AER is seeking written submissions from stakeholders regarding this waiver application by 22 August 2025.