Daily Briefing

AEMC

Previously reported 24 Apr — The Reliability Panel proposed changes to the reliability standard for 2028 to 2032 on 23 April 2026 under project reference REL0094, while AEMC released network pricing reform proposals on 22 April 2026 that could deliver A$6 billion in system savings under project reference EPR0097.

AEMO

AEMO released data on 23 April 2026 showing that batteries continue to dominate new connections to the National Electricity Market, with the total pipeline of proposed generation and storage capacity now approaching current installed levels. This growth reflects the accelerating deployment of grid-scale storage as renewable energy penetration increases and the market requires greater flexibility to manage intermittency. Developers can expect intensified competition for grid connection points and construction resources as the battery storage boom continues.

ARENA Blog

Previously reported 11 Apr — ARENA and DIgSILENT Pacific's December 2025 rule change proposal to the AEMC has been formally published, with the AEMC establishing a dedicated rule change project titled "Access to power system data and modelling in the NEM.

Clean Energy Regulator

Previously reported 23 Apr — The most recent development from the Clean Energy Regulator was the release of Q1 2026 QCMR data workbook on April 22, 2026, which falls outside the requested 48-hour timeframe.

Hydro Tasmania

Previously reported 24 Apr — Hydro Tasmania completed a A$2.5 million upgrade of the trash screen at Trevallyn Power Station on 23 April 2026, installing a new 14 metre high by 12 metre wide screen to replace the 30-year-old predecessor.