Distributed Photovoltaic Management (Emergency Solar Management) - Consultation Summary

Energy Policy WA received around 140 submissions on the proposed introduction of distributed rooftop solar photovoltaic (DPV) management capability (Emergency Solar Management), to assist the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in managing the power system under extreme low load conditions.
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In October 2021, Energy Policy WA released a Discussion Paper on the introduction of distributed rooftop solar photovoltaic (DPV) management capability. An online forum on the Discussion Paper was hosted by Energy Policy WA on 27 October 2021.

Around 140 submissions were received from organisations and members of the public and feedback was incorporated into the final policy development. 

A Consultation Summary Paper summarises the responses from stakeholders, and the way in which the suggestion is being dealt with in the DPV Management proposal.

Energy Policy WA hosted an online forum on 7 December 2021. A recording of the forum is available.