Module 15: System Inefficiencies: Network Constraints

Describe network congestion problems and the constraint payments system.

Explain the technical and market-based reasons for renewable generation curtailment, with reference to network congestion.

Analyze the economic inefficiencies resulting from renewable curtailment, including lost revenue and constraint payments.

Explain the inefficiencies in the grid connection queue and causes of long delays for new generation and storage projects.

Describe key technical barriers to operating a decarbonized grid, including low inertia, system strength issues, and network congestion.