The Renewable Energy Hub project aims to develop a suite of innovative, standardised hedge contracts that are suited to both variable renewable energy generators and new sources of clean dispatchable capacity (e.g. battery storage, pumped hydro storage and demand response), as well as the changing needs of energy retailers and large customers.
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Renewable Energy Hub has commenced an 18-month project with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The Project will work with market participants to develop specifications for a suite of innovative, standardised hedge contracts that are suited to both variable renewable energy (VRE) generators and new sources of clean dispatchable capacity (e.g. battery storage, pumped hydro storage and demand response), as well as the changing needs of energy retailers and large customers.
The Project also involves the development of a digital platform that will enable prospective counterparties to access live market pricing, assess the value of the new hedge contracts, evaluate the risks of different contract positions under a range of scenarios and provide a point of market access for new and emerging clean energy providers (the Project).