The Reliability Panel (Panel) has published a final report of its annual market performance review (AMPR) for 2016. The report examines the performance of the National Electricity Market (NEM) from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 in terms of reliability, security and safety of the power system.

 

The report is structured to enhance usefulness for different readers. A short summary report is provided for those readers seeking a high level overview of the review and key trends. The main report provides further detail through additional commentary on the review and these key trends. Technical detail is then available in the relevant appendices.

 

The publication of the final report followed the release of a draft report for public consultation on 23 March 2017. No submissions to the draft report were received.

Each year the Reliability Panel undertakes a review of the performance of the power system in the NEM. To fulfil its obligations under the National Electricity Rules and a standing terms of reference from the AEMC, the Panel assesses the performance of the power system in terms of reliability, security and safety.

 

The annual market performance review provides observations and commentary on the reliability, security and safety of the NEM. It compiles information collected from a number of sources including AEMO, AER, jurisdictional regulators and market participants. Among other things, the annual market performance review may assist governments, policy makers and market institutions to monitor the performance of the power system, and to identify the likely need for improvements to the various measures available for delivering reliability, security and safety

 

The Panel is a specialist body within the AEMC and comprises industry and consumer representatives. It is responsible for monitoring, reviewing and reporting on reliability, security and safety on the national electricity system and advising the AEMC in respect of such matters.