Consultation on Sharing of Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) behind a Single Connection Point
The consultation seeks feedback on the proposal for sharing of Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) by multiple forms of technology or generators behind a single connection point at a co-located hybrid project, without increasing the contracted MEC.
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Hybrid electricity generation projects are projects that combine two or more types of electricity generation and/or storage units connecting through a single connection point. Hybrid projects present opportunities to increase the production of renewable electricity by increasing the output (i.e. raising the capacity factor) at the connection point, thereby making more efficient use of grid infrastructure.
A key barrier to the full implementation of hybrid projects is the inability to dynamically share a contracted Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) between different technology types sharing a single connection point. This consultation paper seeks comments on the proposal for sharing of MEC by multiple forms of technology or generators behind a single connection point at a hybrid project.
The scope of this paper is limited to onshore generation only and offshore generation is not covered by this policy.
Comments should be submitted via the consultation platform, by close of business on Monday 14th April 2025.