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[–] Railison@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Maybe this could be fixed by a rule change. The national electricity objectives state that the system should operate in favour of lower costs.

I would assume that gaming the system to raise costs would run counter to that.

[–] morry040@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

A government-owned and operated battery could be an option. This would limit the extent to which the other providers could capitalise on the spikes in demand and provide a solution that is not aimed at generating maximum profits.

[–] WaterWaiver@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Maybe this could be fixed by a rule change.

I am doubtful. More rules have been added for years and years but the players still find ways of gaming. I suspect the core premises of the system need changing.

[–] Railison@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I do not disagree with you there! NEM is like a band aid pyramid now