Peak Demand Reduction Scheme : Rule change 2 update

Abstract

This paper highlights additions and amendments to the Rule following additional consultation. It responds to the additional feedback on the new battery activities by outlining: • industry feedback and how we have responded • changes to new activities in the Rule • minor amendments to activities in the Rule. The paper covers: • stakeholder concerns over the start date for battery activities, the maximum size of permitted battery installations and the ability to add a second battery • changes to warranty requirements for both battery activities, BESS1 and BESS2, with additional context relating to energy throughput and temperature range