AEMC has set new rules for large data centres connecting to the main grid. The regulatory changes aim to benefit electricity consumers by providing stronger governance for the increasing number of these facilities entering the network. The NEM average price reached $111.20/MWh on 12 November, which was 66 per cent above the seven-day average of $66.70/MWh. A non-credible contingency event occurred in South Australia at 14:22. The Angas Creek to Mannum Tee 132 kV line tripped alongside two solar farms. AEMO reported the disconnection of 28 MW of bulk electrical load. The transmission line returned to service at 16:28.
AirTrunk has partnered with European Energy to develop 600 MW of renewable energy to power its Kurri Kurri data centre. The agreement includes 260 MW of solar capacity and 350 MW of wind generation. The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme has expanded to allow solar installations up to 1 MW to generate Small-scale Technology Certificates. The regulatory shift increases financial incentives for commercial and industrial solar projects by raising the previous capacity threshold for upfront certificate creation. The Clean Energy Regulator has permanently suspended 1 Solar Australia from the scheme. The Sydney-based solar retailer traded as Solar Power Nation.
EnergyAustralia has paid $750,000 in penalties to AER. The regulator alleged four battery energy storage systems managed by the company failed to deliver offered frequency services into the market. Alinta Energy has commenced commercial operations of its 100 MW Wagerup battery in Western Australia. The 200 MWh facility is located at an existing thermal power station site. The battery entered the South West Interconnected System in September following a substantial redesign process to support renewable energy integration. Eku Energy is developing the 250 MW Williamsdale battery energy storage system in Tuggeranong in the Australian Capital Territory. The facility will provide 500 MWh of storage capacity. Delorean has reached financial close on its wholly owned NSW1 Horsley Park Bioenergy Plant. The facility is located in New South Wales.
Endeavour Energy has awarded its Powering Communities Grant to 11 recipients in New South Wales. The funding targets grassroots initiatives and charities across the distribution network to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. The grants also aim to foster environmental leadership, community resilience and social inclusion. The Shaping the Power Systems of Tomorrow event is scheduled for 17 to 19 August 2027 on the Gold Coast. The three-day technical collaboration will feature three specialist conferences and is expected to host more than 1,000 energy professionals.
South Australia recorded the highest regional price of $3,120/MWh at 14:35 and the lowest of -$29/MWh at 11:10. The state experienced 8.7 negative-price hours, while Victoria had 5.0 hours and Tasmania had 4.5 hours. New South Wales registered the demand peak of 8,685 MW at 18:15. Renewables supplied 50.9 per cent of energy, with an instantaneous peak of 77.9 per cent at 11:50, and batteries discharged 14,577 MWh. Total frequency control ancillary services cost $1.18 million, driven by four intervals of RAISE6SEC spikes that peaked at $23,190/MW in Tasmania.
Brent Crude increased 3.0 per cent to US$95.54 a barrel, Natural Gas rose 3.6 per cent to US$3.33/mmbtu, TTF Gas moved 8.1 per cent to EUR93.70/MWh, and Gold declined 2.9 per cent to US$3,883.00 an ounce.
AER has published its exemption guidelines review final decision to support flexible trading and streamline commercial embedded network retrofits. AEMO is consulting on rule changes for ECGS PASA, ERSAA and SoLR, with submissions closing on 10 December. The market operator also announced that Professionals Australia and the Australian Services Union have withdrawn protected industrial action following constructive engagement to avoid risks to public health and safety. SA Power Networks will increase wasted connection and late cancellation fees from 1 January 2027. Endeavour Energy has published its 2026 safety performance and bushfire preparedness report. Transgrid has released its sustainability report for the 2026 financial year.