Call for NCESS Submissions: Network Support Services for Metropolitan Capacity Expansion

Summary and scope

The Coordinator of Energy has determined, under clause 3.11A.4 of the Electricity System Market (ESM) Rules, to initiate a Non-Co-optimised Essential System Services (NCESS) procurement process for capacity expansion on the Perth network.Western Power is proactively managing capacity constraints as peak demand continues to rise across the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). Guided by the WA State Government’s DER Roadmap and recent amendments to the Access Code, Western Power has identified a need for solutions through Network Support Services (NSS).Western Power has published this Call for NCESS Submission from potential NCESS providers to deliver NSS at up to four metropolitan locations within its distribution network. Four distribution feeders have been selected based on Western Power’s assessment of the underlying need, technical requirements, and the potential for a viable non-network solution(s).