Tarong Energy Corporation network exemption

Sector: 
Segment: 
Status: 
Category: 
Individual exemption
Exemption class: 
NRI
Notice status: 
Current notice
Effective date: 
11/04/2003
Facility description: 
The Exemption applies to the 66kV line from Yakalilla to Cape Jervis (a connection asset) and associated infrastructure in respect of periods when those assets are used to provide backup supply to the Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island regions of South Australia.
AER reference: 
NECA 0001/03
Registrant/s: 
  • Tarong Energy Corporation
  • Starfish HIll Wind Farm Pty Ltd
Location: 
SA
Australia

Overview

On 11 April 2003, NECA granted the Applicants an exemption from the requirement to register as a network service provider and the operation of Chapter 5 of the National Electricity Code. The exemption was granted under clause 2.5.1 of the National Electricity Code in accordance with NECA's NSP Registration Exemption Guidelines, and is subject to the following conditions:

  • no network charges being applied to ETSA Utilities or any other person for the supply of the emergency backup service;
  • the network being operated and maintained by a distributor licenced to operate in South Australia;
  • the arrangements at all times remaining compliant with the relevant requirements of the South Australian jursidiction for the licencing or exemption from licencing of the network.