Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2018

The draft Integrated Resource Plan 2018 is available for comment. "the review and outcome of the Integrated Resource Plan Update imply the following:  That the pace and scale of new capacity developments needed up to 2030 must be curtailed compared with that in the Integrated Resource Plan 2010–2030.  Ministerial Determinations for capacity beyond Bid Window 4 (27 signed projects) issued under the Integrated Resource Plan 2010–2030 must be reviewed and revised in line with the new projected system requirements for the period ending 2030.

The significant change in energy mix post 2030 indicates the sensitivity of the results observed to the assumptions made. A slight change concerning the assumptions can therefore change the path chosen. In-depth analysis of the assumptions and the economic implications of the electricity infrastructure development path chosen post 2030 will contribute to the mitigation of this risk."