Supporting the transition to Renewables Damian Vermey General Manager Technology and Planning Powerlink Queensland Overview • Transmission networks play a critical role in connecting renewable generation to the electricity system and delivering a decarbonised future • Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) create significant opportunities for renewable generators to more effectively join the National Electricity Market • Supporting the transition to intermittent renewable generation will require a balanced approach Powerlink and its role • Queensland Government owned – leading Australian transmission network company • Owns, develops, operates and maintains the transmission network in Queensland • Network runs 1,700km from north of Cairns to NSW • Strong history of connecting customers to the energy they need, providing electricity to almost four million people • South-East Queensland is about 60% of total State load • Provides network connections to large-scale generators and major industrial customers • Connected to National Electricity Market via Qld/NSW interconnector transmission line Changing face of the energy supply chain Why Queensland? • Combination of high UV/solar, plus diurnal wind in several parts of the State • Powerlink currently has 13 renewable energy connection projects with a combined capacity of approx. 1,700MW • Responding to more than 120 enquiries and 30 applications to connect to our network – totalling more than 30,000MW Renewable connections enquiries Biofuel Combined (Wind/Solar) Solar PV Solar Thermal Wind Other 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 Number of Connection Enquiries Connection of Number 10 0 2007/08 2009/10 2010/11 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 Integrated System Plan consultation • Focus on facilitating development and connection of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) across the NEM • Consider what makes a successful REZ and, if identified, how to develop them • Identify transmission/connection development options and pathways • AEMO received 64 public submissions on draft ISP • Key theme related to strategic planning to build resilience with strong consideration of security, reliability and total bill for consumers What makes a great Renewable Energy Zone? Zone 1 • Resource value – capacity factors and diversity of resources • Transmission development (upgrade or extension) Zone 2 • Cumulative effects on the area – MLFs, transmission constraints Zone 3 • Stability limitations – proximity to synchronous generation and/or backbone transmission Zone 4 • Environmental constraints/issues • Social impacts – local economy, acceptance of the project Zone 5 REZs – the optimal mix • Provision of diversity of firm dispatchable generation capability in future • Focus is on wind and solar generation as cheapest resources at present – and predicted to continue – but need diversity in location and generation type e.g. pumped hydro, batteries (storage), solar thermal, gas powered • What is the optimal combination of these and how do we get there? • Need careful planning for power system reliability and to meet consumer expectations in a cost-effective way • Allow for strategic, coordinated planning to connect to the existing transmission network Right balance Customer engagement Transmission Customer & Network Consumer Forum Panel Demand & Area Plan Energy Forums Forecasting Forum Non- Network Webinars Thank you! For more info: www.powerlink.com.au Aldoga Renewable Energy Project TIQ Renewable Energy Investment Program 22 June 2018 Lavinia Dack, Executive Director Regional Developments About Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) EDQ Industrial Development portfolio overview EDQ develops, sells and leases industrial land throughout Queensland Visit industrial.edq.com.au for land price and availability Advancing our cities and regions strategy • Queensland renewable sites initiative aims to catalyse underperforming and surplus state government land for renewable energy development • EDQ has been working with a number of strategic partners: • Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy • Powerlink and Energy Queensland • ARENA • CEFC Queensland Government land The Queensland Government owns land across these highlighted parts of Queensland Selection criteria – proximity to network Proximity of a site to the electrical network • Energex – distribution Selection criteria – proximity to network Proximity of a site to the electrical network • Energex – distribution • Ergon Energy – distribution Selection criteria – proximity to network Proximity of a site to the electrical network • Energex – distribution • Ergon Energy – distribution • Powerlink – transmission Selection process - renewable resources in Queensland Queensland enjoys good resources for renewable energy With high sunlight levels and longer days Queensland has enviable sunshine for solar power. • Global Horizontal Index >= 18 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Selection process - renewable resources in Queensland Queensland enjoys good resources for renewable energy. With high sunlight levels and longer days Queensland has enviable sunshine for solar power. • Global Horizontal Index >= 18 MJ/m2 • Direct Normal Irradiance >=20 MJ/m2 Selection process - renewable resources in Queensland Queensland enjoys good resources for renewable energy. With high sunlight levels and longer days Queensland has enviable sunshine for solar power. • Global Horizontal Index >= 18 • Direct Normal Irradiance >=20 The state also has relatively good wind resource. • Wind Speed measured at 100m above sea level >= 7m/sec Selection process – environmental constraints A number of high-level environmental constraints have been considered within the site selection: • Wetland protection areas • Matters of State Environmental Significance: – Protected Areas (estate and nature refuges) – Marine Park – Declared fish habitat areas – Wildlife habitat – Strategic environmental areas – High ecological significant wetlands and waters – Legally secured offset areas – Regulated vegetation Selection process Following the high level filtering process across the Government’s land portfolio, there are substantial opportunities for further exploration Aldoga renewable energy site Market engagement and transaction process Market sounding Expression of Interest Request for Proposal Aldoga solar farm announcement • Successful proponent Acciona Energy • 30 year lease • Project Value A$500M • 265 megawatts (equivalent to 122,000 households) • Community benefits fund of $50k - $120k per year • Anticipated construction commencement Mid-late 2019 Questions Biofutures Advancing the Biofutures industry in Queenland The world is changing rapidly… • Traditional industries that have been the backbone of our state are strong but our economy is changing • Our Advance Queensland program is providing support to diversify the economy by developing industries with a ‘global growth potential’ • Biofutures is one of these opportunities that will support future economic development, open the door to new investment and grow employment in regional Queensland Biofutures… • The development and manufacture of bio- based products from sustainable organic and carbon-rich waste streams • A renewable and environmentally beneficial alternative to conventional chemical and fossil fuel refining processes • Sustainable chemicals, fuels, plastics, cosmetics, detergents and textiles • Creating rural and regional jobs, supporting communities and building upon our agricultural industries Bioproducts from crops and crop residues… New crops for marginal lands… Wastes and residues… Biofutures – a priority sector… • The Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning • Leads the delivery of economic development outcomes for Queensland with a vision for Queensland’s economy to be Australia’s strongest and most diverse • Biofutures Queensland • Dedicated sectoral team working across government, industry and the research sector to drive development, investment and R&D in Queensland’s industrial biotechnology and bioproducts sector Projects and Partnerships Other initiatives… • Biofuels mandate commenced in Queensland on 1 Jan 2017 • Linking projects with funding programs • Jobs and Regional Growth Fund: $130m for regional projects • Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund: $40m to attract business to Queensland • Market-Led proposals… • Biomass mapping project underway • Review of market and policy initiatives for to encourage higher order re-use of waste • Streamlining of approvals processes • Project facilitation and industry attraction • Fuel quality standards and excise treatment • Queensland Government procurement • Waste Management Strategy underpinned by Waste Disposal Levy Key messages… • Queensland’s biofuels industry is small but expanding with commencement of the biofuels mandate on 1 Jan 2017 • Queensland is well placed to be at the forefront of the global biorefinery industry • The Queensland Biofutures 10 Year Roadmap and Action Plan will help to accelerate the development of biofutures industries in Queensland • The Queensland Government is committed to develop profitable and sustainable industries to diversify Queensland’s economy and grow regional jobs Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning PO Box 15009 City East Qld 4002 Australia tel 13 QGOV (13 74 68) [email protected] www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/biofutures TIQ Renewable Energy Investment Program Presentation by Nick Williams 22 JUNE 2018 To accelerate Australia's transformation