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Current trials

A list of the trial waivers granted by the AER is available here in accordance with cl. 8.16.6 of the National Electricity Rules. A full list of all trials (past and present) is included in the table below, as are links to trials currently underway.

Information about proposed trials is available here.

If you have questions about current, past or proposed trials, please reach out to us on our Contact Us page.

Register of trial waivers granted

Trial ProponentProvision WaivedDate GrantedDate Completed
Endeavour EnergyNER cl.7.8.10 & cl. 7.8.6(a)(2)September 2023February 2026
PLUS ES

NER cl.7.3.1(b)(2) & cl.7.8.3(a)

March 2025-
AusgridNER cl.6.17.1December 2025-

 

Current trials

 

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Ausgrid - Community Power Network Trial Waiver

The AER, through the Energy Innovation Toolkit, has granted Ausgrid a trial waiver from ring-fencing obligations (clause 6.17.1) of the National Electricity Rules for a period of 5 years to enable it to conduct a Community Power Network trial at Two Trial Sites. This waiver allows Ausgrid to own and operate 130MWh of battery assets. It will also enable Ausgrid to install up to 70MW of solar generation assets as a supplier of last resort if the competitive market is unable to provide this. 

Current trials, Updates
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PLUS ES - Trial Waiver

The AER, through the Energy Innovation Toolkit, has granted PLUS ES a trial waiver in relation to clauses 7.3.1(b)(2) and 7.8.3(a) of the National Electricity Rules to allow for the installation and operation for up to 1,000 electric vehicle chargers, for up to 5 years. 

Current trials
Proposed trials

See our register of all proposed trials
Lodge your trial project application

If you’re ready to apply for regulatory relief to facilitate your trial, lodge your application through the Energy Innovation Toolkit Portal.