Type
Network exemptions
Sector
Electricity
Segment
Distribution
Region
South Australia
Status
Current
Categories
Individual exemption
Classes
NRI
Notice status
Current notice
Effective date
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.

Registrants
Tarong Energy Corporation
Starfish HIll Wind Farm Pty Ltd
Address

SA
Australia

AER reference
NECA 0001/03

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.