AusNet: Jindera-Wodonga project
AusNet Services deployed SmartValve to control power flows in real time, relieve constraints, and unlock 15 MW of capacity between Victoria and New South Wales.
Relieving constraints between Victoria and New South Wales
Australia’s electricity grid is changing quickly as coal-fired generation retires earlier than expected and power flows shift across the network.
Power flows between Victoria and New South Wales were restricted by thermal limitations. Over time, these constraints could have reduced access to lower-cost generation sources in the southern states.
AusNet Services deployed SmartValves on the Jindera-Wodonga transmission line to route power flows onto the underutilized western 330 kV transmission corridor.
By intelligently controlling power flows in real time, SmartValve balances power across multiple lines, relieving constraints and increasing interregional export capability by approximately 15 MW.
Increased interregional capability
The deployment unlocked approximately 15 MW of additional capacity between states.
Reduced supply shortfall risk
The project helps reduce the risk of supply shortfalls in Victoria following the retirement of fossil fuel-based generation.
Project media and announcement
Learn more about the NSW-Victoria Interconnector upgrade and the SmartValve deployment supporting increased electricity flows.
NSW-Victoria Interconnector receiving increased electricity flows
Read the announcement about how advanced smart grid technology supports additional electricity flows between New South Wales and Victoria.
Jindera-Wodonga SmartValve deployment
SmartValve helps control real-time power flows across existing transmission infrastructure to relieve constraints and improve grid utilization.
More transfer capability from existing infrastructure
The Jindera-Wodonga project shows how advanced power flow control can help utilities address constraints without relying only on new infrastructure.
Resolves thermal limitations
Helps relieve constraints on the 330 kV Jindera-Wodonga transmission line.
Unlocks 15 MW of capacity
Increases interregional export capability between Victoria and New South Wales.
Supports reliable supply
Reduces the risk of supply shortfalls in Victoria as the generation mix changes.
Improving utilization of the current network
“Advanced technological solutions like SmartValve enable us to unlock extra capacity on our existing network, ensuring stable, reliable supply, more renewable energy, and less requirement for new infrastructure.”Steven Neave AusNet Services
