❓ Hon. Kate Doust asks about renewable energy capacity limits in WA, particularly in Carnarvon and Broome, and actions to improve regional network infrastructure to accommodate renewable energy systems due to rising energy prices. The Minister acknowledges the limits and outlines ongoing reviews and investigations by Horizon Power.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM CAPACITY
(1) What areas in Western Australia have reached their nominated renewable energy capacity and have had a limit on the size of residential renewable energy systems introduced? (2) What has the minister done to ensure that regional network infrastructure is improved to accommodate the many customers wanting to connect a renewable energy system to combat this government’s callous price hikes? Hon PETER COLLIER
(1) What areas in Western Australia have reached their nominated renewable energy capacity and have had a limit on the size of residential renewable energy systems introduced? (2) What has the minister done to ensure that regional network infrastructure is improved to accommodate the many customers wanting to connect a renewable energy system to combat this government’s callous price hikes? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for that most gracious question. (1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
(2) What has the minister done to ensure that regional network infrastructure is improved to accommodate the many customers wanting to connect a renewable energy system to combat this government’s callous price hikes? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for that most gracious question. (1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for that most gracious question. (1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
I thank the honourable member for that most gracious question. (1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
(1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
(2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
(2) What has the minister done to ensure that regional network infrastructure is improved to accommodate the many customers wanting to connect a renewable energy system to combat this government’s callous price hikes? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for that most gracious question. (1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for that most gracious question. (1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
I thank the honourable member for that most gracious question. (1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
(1) Currently, there is a limit on the size of renewable energy systems that can be installed in Carnarvon and Broome. However, Horizon Power is constantly reviewing the limits that apply to all its systems and will put in place measures required to manage renewable energy systems installed on its networks. (2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
(2) Horizon Power has restricted the size of renewable energy installations to a maximum that is currently 1.5 kilowatts per customer in Carnarvon and Broome to manage risk to the network and ensure the ongoing reliability of power supplies. Renewable energy system size limits, and the towns in which they apply, are constantly being reviewed. System engineers are investigating whole-of-system solutions that may allow Horizon Power to increase the network capacity limits in the future. Horizon Power is also engaging with local communities and will advise as technical solutions are determined.
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