Generator Performance Standards (GPS)

GENERATOR PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (GPS)

Synopsis :

This presentation offers a comprehensive insight into the dynamic realm of Generator Performance Standards (GPS) within the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM). It initiates a focused dialogue, delving into the experiential feedback of customers navigating the transition from Tech rules to WEM rules. Noteworthy amendments in clauses post the 2021 rule implementation are scrutinized, underscoring their strategic refinement in response to valuable customer input. This proactive approach underscores the commitment in enhancing operational protocols. By assimilating customer perspectives, the Generator Performance Standards continue to evolve, fostering adaptability and excellence within WEM's vibrant energy sector.

Features

Webcast starts 4.30pm. Food and networking for those attending 4.00pm – 4.30pm

This is a hybrid event with online webcast meeting and a live event at Western Power Auditorium, 363 Wellington St, Perth 6000, WA

Speakers

1. Zahra Jabiri

Zahra is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in national and state agencies, spanning from elite utilities, infrastructure, energy, policy & regulation to academia.

Since joining the energy industry as a graduate engineer, Zahra’s career has steadily grown. Over the course of her career, she has undertaken roles that have exponentially increased her understanding of the energy sector, management of asset intensive organisations, and importance of social licence - to bring along individuals and communities at every step of transitional activities, and to operate within the best interests of the community. Zahra believes there has been no better time to be a part of this rapidly changing industry whilst its transformational role in decarbonisation, accommodating customer choices and community expectations from its services (safe, reliable, low carbon and affordable) are unprecedented. Particularly given the magnitude and urgency of Western Australia’s transition to a renewable decarbonised future, it is critical to plan responsibly and act for the future, while remaining flexible.

2. Lekshmi Jaya Mohan

Lekshmi brings 21+ years' expertise in power systems, spanning planning, grid studies, and asset management. She transitioned from Western Power, holding leadership positions in customer connections, transmission strategy, and regulation. Previous roles at Transpower NZ included grid development and operations. Now at GHD, she manages power system capability, leading a planning team within Regulation and Assurance. A strong advocate for workforce diversity, Lekshmi actively mentors aspiring female engineers.

3. Ali Kharrazi

Ali Kharrazi holds a bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Control Engineering from Iran where he worked as Project Engineer and Telecom Engineer for various industries. He received his Honor degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Murdoch University in 2015 and his PhD from University of Western Australia in 2021. His research areas are renewable integration, DERs and Energy Blockchain. He is currently an adjunct lecturer at University of Western Australia and works as an Engineering Team Leader in Western Power.