VNI West Transmission Network Costs Double as Farmers Fight Project

VNI West transmission network costs double as farmers fight project

Previously estimated to cost $3.9 billion, the Australian Energy Market Operator increased its cost estimate to $7.6 billion, and potentially as much as $11.4 billion.

VNI West costs double amid calls to scrap major energy projects

The costs of building infrastructure to connect solar, wind and battery projects to the electricity grid have surged in the past year, the energy market operator says.

VNI West costs projected to double to more than $7 billion

Costs are projected to double to more than $7 billion for the contentious VNI West transmission line in Victoria, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s 2025 Electricity Network Options Report. AEMO said in its report the project’s costs could continue to climb as high as $11.4 billion, driven by a combination of supply chain issues, project complexity, and community and landholder engagement. Related article: Landholder negotiatio…

VFF calls for VNI West to be scrapped as AEMO flags major cost blowout

VFF urges the Victorian Government to reconsider the VNI West Transmission Project after costs soar to $11.4bn, citing risks to energy transition.

Networks on notice as transmission costs double, and consumer-led competition closes in

The controversial VNI among transmission projects hit by doubling in estimated costs, as AEMO looks to local and consumer network options for next ISP. The post Networks on notice as transmission costs double, and consumer-led competition closes in appeared first on RenewEconomy.