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MONTHLY CONSTRAINT REPORT - APRIL 2017 FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICITY MARKET PUBLISHED MAY 2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE Purpose AEMO has prepared this document to provide information about constraint equation performance and related issues, as at the date of publication. Disclaimer This document or the information in it may be subsequently updated or amended. This document does not constitute legal or business advice, and should not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining detailed advice about the National Electricity Law, the National Electricity Rules, or any other applicable laws, procedures or policies. AEMO has made every effort to ensure the quality of the information in this document but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, AEMO and its officers, employees and consultants involved in the preparation of this document: make no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the currency, accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information in this document; and are not liable (whether by reason of negligence or otherwise) for any statements or representations in this document, or any omissions from it, or for any use or reliance on the information in it. Copyright 2017. Australian Energy Market Operator Limited. The material in this publication may be used in accordance with the copyright permissions on AEMO s website. Page 2 of 13 introduction AEMO May 2017

CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE 2 1. INTRODUCTION 4 2. CONSTRAINT EQUATION PERFORMANCE 4 2.1. Top 10 binding constraint equations 4 2.2. Top 10 Market impact constraint equations 5 2.3. Top 10 violating constraint equations 5 2.4. Top 10 binding interconnector limit setters 7 2.5. Constraint Automation Usage 7 2.6. Binding Dispatch Hours 8 2.7. Binding Constraint Equations by Limit Type 9 2.8. Market Impact Comparison 10 2.9. Pre-dispatch RHS Accuracy 10 3. GENERATOR / TRANSMISSION CHANGES 12 3.1. Constraint Equation Changes 12 TABLES Table 2-1 Top 10 binding network constraint equations 4 Table 2-2 Top 10 market impact network constraint equations 5 Table 2-3 Top 10 violating constraint equations 5 Table 2-4 Reasons for Top 10 violating constraint equations 6 Table 2-5 Top 10 binding interconnector limit setters 7 Table 2-6 Non-Real-Time Constraint Automation usage 8 Table 2-7 Top 10 largest Dispatch / Pre-dispatch differences 10 Table 3-1 Generator and transmission changes 12 FIGURES Figure 2-1 Interconnector binding dispatch hours 8 Figure 2-2 Regional binding dispatch hours 9 Figure 2-3 Binding by limit type 9 Figure 2-4 Market Impact comparison 10 Figure 3-1 Constraint equation changes 13 Figure 3-2 Constraint equation changes per month compared to previous two years 13 AEMO May 2017 Contents Page 3 of 13

1. INTRODUCTION This report details constraint equation performance and transmission congestion related issues for April 2017. Included are investigations of violating constraint equations, usage of the constraint automation tool and performance of pre-dispatch constraint equations. Transmission and generation changes are also detailed along with the number of constraint equation changes. 2. CONSTRAINT EQUATION PERFORMANCE 2.1. Top 10 binding constraint equations A constraint equation is binding when the power system flows managed by it have reached the applicable thermal or stability limit or the constraint equation is setting a Frequency Control Ancillary Service (FCAS) requirement. Normally there is one constraint equation setting the FCAS requirement for each of the eight services at any time. This leads to many more hours of binding for FCAS constraint equations therefore, these have been excluded from the following table. Table 2-1 Top 10 binding network constraint equations #DIs (Hours) Change Date N_X_MBTE2_B Out = two Directlink cables, Qld to NSW limit 1933 (161.08) 25/11/2013 N^^V_NIL_1 Out = Nil, avoid voltage collapse in Southern NSW for loss of the largest VIC generating unit or Basslink 957 (79.75) 20/04/2017 N_X_MBTE_3B Out = all three Directlink cables, Terranora_I/C_import <= Terranora_Load 880 (73.33) 25/11/2013 T:T_LIPM_1 Out = Liapootah to Palmerston 220kV line, avoid transient instability for fault and trip of remaining Liapootah to Palmerston line (flow to South) 755 (62.91) 21/08/2013 V:S_600_HY_TEST_DYN VIC to SA on Heywood upper transfer limit of 600 MW, limit for testing of Heywood interconnection upgrade, dynamic headroom, DS formulation only. 412 (34.33) 21/11/2016 Q:N_NIL_AR_2L-G Out = Nil, limit Qld to NSW on QNI to avoid transient instability for a 2L-G fault at Armidale 377 (31.41) 08/01/2014 V_T_NIL_BL1 Out = Nil, Basslink no go zone limits Vic to Tas 333 (27.75) 11/11/2014 S>NWCB6024+25_TX3 Out = North West Bed 132kV CBs 6024 and 6025(this offloads NWB TX2), avoid O/L North West Bend #3 132/66kV TX on trip of North West Bend- Monash #1 132kV line (this splits NWB 132kV bus), Feedback 219 (18.25) 27/07/2015 T>T_LIPM_110_2A Out = either Liapootah - Waddamana (tee) - Palmerston 220 kv line, avoid O/L Palmerston to Waddamana 110 line (flow to South) on trip of the remaining Liapootah to Waddamana (tee) to Palmerston 220 kv line, feedback 171 (14.25) 16/06/2016 S>NIL_HUWT_STBG Out = Nil; Limit Snowtown WF generation to avoid Snowtown - Bungama line OL on loss of Hummocks - Waterloo line. 156 (13.0) 13/09/2016 Page 4 of 13 AEMO May 2017

2.2. Top 10 Market impact constraint equations Binding constraint equations affect electricity market pricing. The relative importance of binding constraint equations are determined by their market impacts. The market impact of a constraint equation is derived by summarising the marginal value for each dispatch interval (DI) from the marginal constraint cost (MCC) re-run1 over the period considered. The marginal value is a mathematical term for the market impact arising from relaxing the RHS of a binding constraint equation by one MW. As the market clears each DI, the market impact is measured in $/MW/DI. The market impact in $/MW/DI is a relative comparison but not otherwise a meaningful measure. However, it can be converted to $/MWh by dividing the market impact by 12 (as there are 12 DIs per hour). This value of congestion is still only a proxy (and always an upper bound) of the value per MW of congestion over the period calculated; any change to the limits (RHS) may cause other constraint equations to bind almost immediately after. Table 2-2 Top 10 market impact network constraint equations Marginal Values Change Date F_S+RREG_0035 SA Raise Regulation FCAS Requirement greater than 35 MW 1,313,699 08/01/2015 F_S+LREG_0035 SA Lower Regulation FCAS Requirement greater than 35 MW 1,134,802 08/01/2015 F_I+NIL_RREG NEM Raise Regulation Requirement 175,569 25/10/2016 S>NIL_HUWT_STBG Out = Nil; Limit Snowtown WF generation to avoid Snowtown - Bungama line OL on loss of Hummocks - Waterloo line. 167,604 13/09/2016 F_I+LREG_0120 NEM Lower Regulation Requirement greater than 120 MW 147,170 21/08/2013 F_MAIN++LREG_0120 Mainland Lower Regulation Requirement greater than 120 MW, Basslink able transfer FCAS 113,802 21/08/2013 F_I+NIL_MG_R6 Out = Nil, Raise 6 sec requirement for a NEM Generation Event 112,660 21/08/2013 T_MRWF_QLIM_3 F_MAIN+NIL_DYN_LREG F_MAIN+NIL_DYN_RRE G Out = NIL, limit Musselroe Wind Farm to 0 MW if both Syncons offline. Swamped if 1 or 2 Syncons online Mainland Lower Regulation Requirement, Feedback in Dispatch, increase by 60 MW for each 1s of time error above 1.5s Mainland Raise Regulation Requirement, Feedback in Dispatch, increase by 60 MW for each 1s of time error below -1.5s 92,942 08/12/2014 72,751 25/10/2016 69,788 25/10/2016 2.3. Top 10 violating constraint equations A constraint equation violates when NEMDE is unable to dispatch the entities on the left-hand side (LHS) so the summated LHS value is less than or equal to, or greater than or equal to, the right-hand side (RHS) value (depending on the mathematical operator selected for the constraint equation). The following table includes the FCAS constraint equations. Reasons for the violations are covered in 2.3.1. Table 2-3 Top 10 violating constraint equations #DIs (Hours) Change Date S>NIL_HUWT_STBG Out = Nil; Limit Snowtown WF generation to avoid Snowtown - Bungama line OL on loss of Hummocks - Waterloo line. 7 (0.58) 13/09/2016 F_T+NIL_WF_TG_R6 Out = Nil, Tasmania Raise 6 sec requirement for loss of a Smithton to Woolnorth or Norwood to Scotsdale tee Derby line, Basslink unable to transfer FCAS 7 (0.58) 12/04/2016 1 The MCC re-run relaxes any violating constraint equations and constraint equations with a marginal value equal to the constraint equation s violation penalty factor (CVP) x market price cap (MPC). The calculation caps the marginal value in each DI at the MPC value valid on that date. MPC is increased annually on 1 st July. AEMO May 2017 Page 5 of 13

#DIs (Hours) Change Date NSA_V_BDL01_20 Bairnsdale Unit 1 >= 20 MW for Network Support Agreement 3 (0.25) 21/08/2013 T_TAMARCCGT_GCS Tamar Valley 220 kv CCGT Generation Control Scheme (GCS) constraint to manage effective size of generation contingency for loss of Tamar CCGT. Limit output of Tamar CCGT based on load available and/or armed for shedding by Tamar GCS. 3 (0.25) 06/06/2016 NSA_V_BDL02_20 Bairnsdale Unit 2 >= 20 MW for Network Support Agreement 2 (0.16) V_T_NIL_FCSPS Basslink limit from Vic to Tas for load enabled for FCSPS 2 (0.16) 21/08/2013 20/12/2016 S_LB2WF_CONF Out = Nil; Limit Lake Bonney 2 & 3 generation based on DVAR availability. 1 (0.08) 07/08/2015 T_T_FASH_3_N-2 Out = Nil, loss of both Farrell to Sheffield lines declared credible, Farrell 220 kv bus split, West Coast 220/110 kv parallel open, constrain Reece Unit 1 to 0 MW as per Transend advice 1 (0.08) 21/05/2015 NC_V_BDL02 Non Conformance Constraint for Bairnsdale 2 Power Station 1 (0.08) 21/08/2013 F_T+NIL_MG_RECL_R6 Out = Nil, Raise 6 sec requirement for a Tasmania Reclassified Woolnorth Generation Event (both largest MW output and inertia), Basslink unable to transfer FCAS 1 (0.08) 02/12/2016 2.3.1. Reasons for constraint equation violations Table 2-4 Reasons for Top 10 violating constraint equations S>NIL_HUWT_STBG Constraint equation violated for 7 non-consecutive DIs during the month. Max violation of 15.6 MW occurred on 09/04/2017 at 1455 hrs. Constraint equation violated due to Snowtown wind farm being limited by its ramp-down rate. F_T+NIL_WF_TG_R6 Constraint equation violated for 7 non-consecutive DIs during the month. Max violation of 7.73 MW occurred on 29/04/2017 at 0520 hrs. Constraint equation violated due to Tasmania raise 6- second service availability less than requirement. NSA_V_BDL01_20 T_TAMARCCGT_GCS NSA_V_BDL02_20 V_T_NIL_FCSPS S_LB2WF_CONF T_T_FASH_3_N-2 Constraint equation violated for 3 DIs on 15/04/2017 at 1615, 1620 and 1625 hrs, with a violation of 20 MW across all intervals. Constraint equation violated due to Bairnsdale unit 1 being limited by its start-up profile. Constraint equation violated for 3 DIs during the month: on 06/04/2017 at 1225 hrs, on 08/04/2017 at 1745 hrs, and on 12/04/2017 at 1435 hrs. Max violation of 19.48 MW occurred on 12/04/2017 at 1435 hrs. Constraint equation violated due to Tamar Valley CCGT unit limited by its ramp down rate. Constraint equation violated for 2 DIs during the month: on 10/04/2017 at 1625 hrs, and on 15/04/2017 at 1610 hrs. Max violation of 20 MW occurred on 15/04/2017 at 1610 hrs. Constraint equation violated due to Bairnsdale unit 2 being limited by its start-up profile. Constraint equation violated for 2 DIs on the 09/04/2017, at 0435 and 0440 hrs. Max violation of 13.05 MW occurred at 0440 hrs. Constraint equation violated due to the trip of Basslink and subsequent load trip, resulting in an insufficient amount of load enabled for the FCSPS (frequency control special protection scheme). Constraint equation violated for 1 DI on 09/04/2017 at 2010 hrs, with a violation of 66.57 MW. Constraint equation violated due to Lake Bonney unit 2 and unit 3 being limited by their rampdown rate. Constraint equation violated for 1 DI on 09/04/2017 at 0645 hrs, with a violation of 30.41 MW. Constraint equation violated due to being invoked without ramping (standard practice for reclassification). Farrell to Sheffield No.1 and No.2 220 kv lines were declared as credible due to lightning. Page 6 of 13 AEMO May 2017

NC_V_BDL02 F_T+NIL_MG_RECL_R6 Constraint equation violated for 1 DI on 10/04/2017 at 1625 hrs, with a violation of 12.52 MW. Constraint equation violated as Bairnsdale unit 2 was not following its target due to a technical issue. Constraint equation violated for 1 DI on 03/04/2017 at 0745 hrs, with a violation of 7.66 MW. Constraint equation violated due to Tasmania raise 6-second service availability less than requirement. 2.4. Top 10 binding interconnector limit setters Binding constraint equations can set the interconnector limits for each of the interconnectors on the constraint equation left-hand side (LHS). Table 2-5 lists the top (by binding hours) interconnector limit setters for all the interconnectors in the NEM and for each direction on that interconnector. Table 2-5 Top 10 binding interconnector limit setters Interconnec tor #DIs (Hours) Average Limit (Max) N_X_MBTE2_B N-Q-MNSP1 Out = two Directlink cables, Qld to NSW limit 1933 (161.08) -89.85 (-112.8) F_MAIN++ML_L5_0400 T-V-MNSP1 Out = Nil, Lower 5 min requirement for a Mainland Load Event, ML = 400, Basslink able transfer FCAS 1090 (90.83) -189.4 (-477.99) F_MAIN++NIL_BL_L60 T-V-MNSP1 Mainland Lower 60 second Requirement for loss of Basslink, Basslink flow into Tas 987 (82.25) -398.19 (-477.99) N^^V_NIL_1 VIC1-NSW1 Out = Nil, avoid voltage collapse in Southern NSW for loss of the largest VIC generating unit or Basslink 957 (79.75) -308.38 (-617.67) N^^V_NIL_1 V-S-MNSP1 Export Out = Nil, avoid voltage collapse in Southern NSW for loss of the largest VIC generating unit or Basslink 957 (79.75) 30.71 (204.22) N_X_MBTE_3B N-Q-MNSP1 Out = all three Directlink cables, Terranora_I/C_import <= Terranora_Load 880 (73.33) -42.84 (-64.5) F_MAIN++NIL_MG_R60 T-V-MNSP1 Export Out = Nil, Raise 60 sec requirement for a Mainland Generation Event, Basslink able transfer FCAS 761 (63.42) -198.41 (498.21) F_MAIN++NIL_MG_R6 T-V-MNSP1 Export Out = Nil, Raise 6 sec requirement for a Mainland Generation Event, Basslink able transfer FCAS 461 (38.42) -152.8 (509.96) F_MAIN++LREG_0120 T-V-MNSP1 Mainland Lower Regulation Requirement greater than 120 MW, Basslink able transfer FCAS 412 (34.33) -123.51 (-477.37) F_MAIN++ML_L6_0400 T-V-MNSP1 Out = Nil, Lower 6 sec requirement for a Mainland Load Event, ML = 400, Basslink able transfer FCAS 411 (34.25) -450.99 (-477.99) 2.5. Constraint Automation Usage The constraint automation tool is an application in AEMO s energy management system (EMS) that generates thermal overload constraint equations based on the current or planned state of the power system. It is currently used by on-line staff to create thermal overload constraint equations for power system conditions where there are no existing constraint equations or the existing constraint equations did not operate correctly. The following section details the reason for each invocation of the non-real time constraint automation constraint sets and the results of AEMO s investigation into each case. AEMO May 2017 Page 7 of 13

Hours Binding MONTHLY CONSTRAINT REPORT Table 2-6 Non-Real-Time Constraint Automation usage Constraint Set ID Date Time Reason(s) for use CA_MQS_47FE2B0C 11/04/2017 01:30 to 11/04/2017 09:25 Automated constraint equation was created to avoid overloading Farrell No.2 220/110 kv transformer for the loss of Farrell to Sheffield No.2 220 kv line, during the unplanned outage of Farrell 220 kv CB A752B. 2.5.1. Further Investigation CA_MQS_47FE2B0C: Investigated, and as the outage is unlikely to reoccur, there is no action is required. 2.6. Binding Dispatch Hours This section examines the number of hours of binding constraint equations on each interconnector and by region. The results are further categorized into five types: system normal, outage, FCAS (both outage and system normal), constraint automation and quick constraint equations. In the following graph the export binding hours are indicated as positive numbers and import with negative values. Figure 2-1 Interconnector binding dispatch hours 200 150 100 50 0-50 -100-150 -200 12-242 125 10-41 -40-265 93-18 26-16 -11 12-80 Quick Constraint Automation FCAS Outage -250-300 System Normal -350 N-Q-MNSP1 NSW1-QLD1 T-V-MNSP1 V-S-MNSP1 V-SA VIC1-NSW1 The regional comparison graph Figure 2-2 uses the same categories as in Figure 2-1 as well as non-conformance, network support agreement and ramping. Constraint equations that cross a regional boundary are allocated to the sending end region. Global FCAS covers both global and mainland requirements. Page 8 of 13 AEMO May 2017

Hours Binding MONTHLY CONSTRAINT REPORT Figure 2-2 Regional binding dispatch hours 800 700 Ramping 600 NSA 500 Constraint Automation 400 720 Non Conformance 300 98 FCAS 200 100 0 253 236 61 80 15 30 44 32 50 NSW Qld SA Tas Vic Global FCAS Misc Outage System Normal 2.7. Binding Constraint Equations by Limit Type Figure 2-3 shows the percentage of DIs in April 2017 that the different types of constraint equations bound. Figure 2-3 Binding by limit type Voltage Stability Unit Zero - FCAS 6% 1% Discretionary 0% Unit Zero 17% Transient Stability 7% FCAS 50% Thermal 5% Ramping 0% ROC Frequency 2% Quick 4% Outage Ramping 0% Other 3% Oscillatory Stability 3% Interconnector Zero 0% Network Support 0% Non-Conformance 0% AEMO May 2017 Page 9 of 13

Market Impact MONTHLY CONSTRAINT REPORT 2.8. Market Impact Comparison Figure 2-4 compares the cumulative market impact (calculated by summating the marginal values from the MCC re-run the same as in section 2.2) for each month for the current year (indicated by type as a stacked bar chart) against the cumulative values from the previous two years (the line graphs). The current year is further categorised into system normal (NIL), outage, network support agreement (NSA) and negative settlements residue constraint equation types. Figure 2-4 Market Impact comparison $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $0 NIL Outage NSA Neg Res 2016 Total 2015 Total 2.9. Pre-dispatch RHS Accuracy Pre-dispatch RHS accuracy is measured by the comparing the dispatch RHS value and the pre-dispatch RHS value forecast four hours in the future. Table 2-7 shows the pre-dispatch accuracy of the top ten largest differences for binding (in dispatch or pre-dispatch) constraint equations. This excludes FCAS constraint equations, constraint equations that violated in Dispatch, differences larger than ±9500 (this is to exclude constraint equations with swamping logic) and constraint equations that only bound for one or two DIs. AEMO investigates constraint equations that have a Dispatch/Pre-dispatch RHS difference greater than 5% and ten absolute difference that have either bound for more than 25 DIs or have a greater than $1,000 market impact. The investigations are detailed in section 2.9.1. Table 2-7 Top 10 largest Dispatch / Pre-dispatch differences #DIs % + Max Diff % + Avg Diff V_T_NIL_FCSPS Basslink limit from Vic to Tas for load enabled for FCSPS 36 1,420% (449.71) 107.49% (142.75) S>NIL_HUWT_STBG Out = Nil; Limit Snowtown WF generation to avoid Snowtown - Bungama line OL on loss of Hummocks - Waterloo line. 31 105.29% (68.96) 24.87% (21.23) N^^V_NIL_1 Out = Nil, avoid voltage collapse in Southern NSW for loss of the largest VIC generating unit or Basslink 206 105.17% (253.59) 42.67% (142.78) Page 10 of 13 AEMO May 2017

#DIs % + Max Diff % + Avg Diff Q>NIL_MUTE_758 Out = Nil, ECS for managing 758 H4 Mudgeeraba to T174 Terranora 110kV line, Summer and Winter ECS ratings selected by SCADA status. 14 98.33% (99.95) 80.91% (99.95) S_V_NIL_ROCOF Out = NIL, limit SA to VIC Heywood interconnection flow to prevent Rate of Change of Frequency exceeding 3 Hz/sec in SA immediately following loss of Heywood interconnector. 23 86.65% (276.84) 29.19% (99.21) T_TAMARCCGT_GCS Tamar Valley 220 kv CCGT Generation Control Scheme (GCS) constraint to manage effective size of generation contingency for loss of Tamar CCGT. Limit output of Tamar CCGT based on load available and/or armed for shedding by Tamar GCS. 79 79.38% (128.83) 15.44% (28.16) S>NWCB6024+25_TX3 Out= North West Bed 132kV CBs 6024 and 6025(this offloads NWB TX2), avoid O/L North West Bend #3 132/66kV TX on trip of North West Bend- Monash #1 132kV line (this splits NWB 132kV bus), Feedback 42 71.98% (78.92) 53.91% (61.28) T>T_LIPM_110_2A Out= either Liapootah - Waddamana (tee) - Palmerston 220 kv line, avoid O/L Palmerston to Waddamana 110 line (flow to South) on trip of the remaining Liapootah to Waddamana (tee) to Palmerston 220 kv line, feedback 31 69.93% (114.98) 22.38% (55.1) T>T_TUNN3_110_2 Out= Tungatinah to New Norfolk No.3 110kV line, avoid O/L Tungatinah to Meadowbank Tee 1 110kV line on trip of Tungatinah to Meadowbank Tee 2 to New Norfolk 110kV lines, Feedback 9 55.09% (84.84) 30.42% (51.25) V>>V_NIL_2A_R Out = Nil, avoid pre-contingent O/L of South Morang F2 500/330kV transformer, radial mode, YWPS unit 1 on 500kV, feedback 60 40.34% (1,455) 19.21% (713) 2.9.1. Further Investigation The following constraint equation(s) have been investigated: T>T_TUNN3_110_2: The mismatch was due to the difference in the dynamic line rating on the Tungatinah to Meadowbank Tee 1 110 kv line, as well as the forecast for Musselroe Wind Farm between pre-dispatch and dispatch. No improvement can be made at this stage. V_T_NIL_FCSPS: This constraint equation uses analogue values for the load enabled for the FCSPS in Predispatch. This value can change quickly in dispatch and this is not possible to predict in Pre-dispatch. No changes proposed. S>NIL_HUWT_STBG: The difference is due to the Wattle Point tripping scheme which triggers at 60 MW. Slight differences in the forecast of Wattle Point around 60 MW can cause the RHS of the constraint equation to be different by 60 MW. No changes proposed. N^^V_NIL_1: The Pre-dispatch for this constraint equation was recalculated in early May 2014 (with an updated to the limit advice). AEMO has started a review of this limit, and pre-dispatch will be included in the revised limit advice. S_V_NIL_ROCOF: Investigated and no improvement can be made to the constraint equation at this stage. T_TAMARCCGT_GCS: This constraint equation uses analogue values for the load enabled for the GCS in Predispatch. This value can change quickly in dispatch and this is not possible to predict in Pre-dispatch. No changes proposed. S>NWCB6024+25_TX3: Investigated and no improvement can be made to the constraint equation at this stage. T>T_LIPM_110_2A: Investigated and no improvement can be made to the constraint equation at this stage. V>>V_NIL_2A_R: Investigated and no improvement can be made to the constraint equation at this stage. AEMO May 2017 Page 11 of 13

3. GENERATOR / TRANSMISSION CHANGES One of the main drivers for changes to constraint equations is power system changes, whether this is the addition or removal of plant (either generation or transmission). Table 3-1 details changes that occurred during April 2017. Table 3-1 Generator and transmission changes Project Date Region Notes Hazelwood Unit 1 1 April 2017 VIC1 Deregistered Generator Hazelwood Unit 2 1 April 2017 VIC1 Deregistered Generator Hazelwood Unit 3 1 April 2017 VIC1 Deregistered Generator Hazelwood Unit 8 1 April 2017 VIC1 Deregistered Generator Hazelwood Unit 5 1 April 2017 VIC1 Deregistered Generator Hazelwood Unit 6 1 April 2017 VIC1 Deregistered Generator Hazelwood Unit 7 1 April 2017 VIC1 Deregistered Generator Hazelwood Unit 4 1 April 2017 VIC1 Deregistered Generator 3.1. Constraint Equation Changes Figure 3-1 Constraint equation changes indicates the regional location of constraint equation changes. For details on individual constraint equation changes refer to the Weekly Constraint Library Changes Report [ 2 ] or the constraint equations in the MMS Data Model. [ 3 ] 2 AEMO. NEM Weekly Constraint Library Changes Report. Available at: http://www.nemweb.com.au/reports/current/weekly_constraint_reports/ 3 AEMO. MMS Data Model. Available at: http://www.aemo.com.au/electricity/national-electricity-market-nem/it-systems-andchange Page 12 of 13 AEMO May 2017

Number of changes MONTHLY CONSTRAINT REPORT Figure 3-1 Constraint equation changes Constraint Automation, 3, 0% FCAS, 4, 1% NSW, 34, 4% Other, 20, 2% Qld, 5, 1% Quick, 19, 2% SA, 37, 5% Tas, 1, 0% Vic, 711, 85% Figure 3-2 compares the constraint equation changes for the current year versus the previous two years. The current year is categorised by region. Figure 3-2 Constraint equation changes per month compared to previous two years 3400 3200 3000 2800 2600 2400 2200 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Con Auto SA Qld Tas Vic FCAS NSW 2016 Total 2015 Total AEMO May 2017 Page 13 of 13