WA’s energy rule changes are making Frontier’s Waroona project more attractive than ever

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Big 54% jump in WA’s draft Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price to $354,000/MW expected to boost Waroona project economics Introduction of floor price pegged to 50% of the BRCP in WEM Investment Certainty...

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Pic: Frontier EnergyImproved price certaintyEnergy Policy WA’s release of the final WEM Investment Certainty Review is also expected to deliver a greater degree of revenue certainty by setting the minimum capacity floor price at 50% of the BRCP (rather than the current zero price floor).It also grants a 10-year capacity price guarantee option for firming capacity and new technologies while finalising arrangements for the implementation of the RCM review in time for its commencement in the 2025 Reserve Capacity Cycle.The latter is designed to make the South-West Integrated System (SWIS) – the state’s main electricity network – attractive for new renewable energy and storage investments.FHE says the changes will have a positive impact on the forecast reserve capacity revenues, and improve the bankability of its Waroona project by providing a floor for reserve capacity prices.As an example, it noted that based on the latest BRCP and the project’s 88MW capacity, the Waroona project would be able to access minimum reserve capacity payments of $15.5m for the 2027/28 year.Stronger economicsIn early December, FHE expects to release an updated definitive feasibility study for its Stage One Waroona renewable energy project that combines a 120MWdc (megawatts of direct current) solar facility with the integrated battery.This will incorporate the latest changes along with updated energy price forecasts and reduced capital costs on key equipment items.“Reserve capacity is a unique revenue stream only available to generators in Western Australia. We believe this payment is a key reason why the economics of our project are stronger in comparison to similar projects on the east coast of Australia,” chief executive officer Adam Kiley said.“We strongly support the proposed changes resulting from the final WEM Investment Certainty Review outcomes. The current changes are a great start, most notably the new floor price (50% of the BRCP), which further strengthens the long-term economics of our project.“It was also pleasing to see such a large increase in the draft determination of the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price for 2027/28 of $354,000/MW, which together with the introduction of a floor price mechanism, will support project financing discussions.”The company had noted in October that it had started discussions regarding multiple non-dilutive funding options including bonds, equipment-supplier financing and even a sale and leaseback arrangement in relation to the company’s extensive landholdings.This article was developed in collaboration with Frontier Energy, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions. 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