You connect to generate.
We connect to handle compliance.
Monitor Generator Performance Standards daily and prevent violations before they trigger costly AER penalties.
With more than two dozen generators and more than 2.5GW under management, COMET is Australia's leading online plant monitoring tool for assessing GPS compliance of generation and storage assets.
Reduce the Effort to Identify & Assess GPS Compliance
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Identify potential non-compliance issues
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Monitor non-GPS plant performance targets
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Support defect management
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Create a single Portfolio view of all Plants
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Satisfy internal auditing requirements
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Mitigate staffing changes and support knowledge transfer
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Support due diligence during asset transactions
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Manage compliance workflows and timelines
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Centralise information with a system of record for all compliance events
From Reactive Compliance to Proactive Risk Management
Reduce Compliance Risk
Near Real-Time Monitoring
Identify potential GPS non-compliance issues before they become reportable breaches. COMET's continuous monitoring means you know about problems within 24 hours, not 24 months.
Proactive Issue Prevention
Early detection allows corrective action before violations escalate. Address control system issues, equipment degradation, or configuration problems while they're still manageable.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Every compliance event is automatically documented with supporting data, assessment results, and resolution tracking. AER audits become straightforward with comprehensive evidence readily available.
Lower Operational Costs
Reduce Manual Assessments
Automate routine compliance checking that traditionally required external consultants. Your engineering team focuses on high-value activities rather than repetitive compliance administration.
Prevent Costly Violations
AER penalties now reach $10 million for serious GPS breaches. COMET's early warning system helps you avoid these financial and reputational consequences.
Optimise Maintenance Planning
Performance trend analysis identifies degradation patterns early, allowing planned maintenance rather than emergency repairs during compliance events.
Streamline Operations
Centralised Information
Single source of truth for all compliance activities across your portfolio. No more scattered spreadsheets, email chains, or inconsistent documentation practices.
Knowledge Transfer Support
Platform-based compliance management preserves institutional knowledge when personnel changes occur. New team members gain immediate access to complete compliance history.
Portfolio Visibility
If you manage multiple assets, COMET provides unified dashboard showing compliance status across your entire generation portfolio.
How COMET works (4 Step Process)
Configure Your Compliance Framework
VeriConneX's power systems engineers review your registered GPS and Generator Compliance Program, then configure COMET to monitor the specific clauses and requirements relevant to your asset. We digitise your performance standards and create automated assessment workflows.
Continuous Data Integration
COMET aggregates high-speed metering data from your connection point and generating units, combined with SCADA and market data. Near real-time data flows into the COMET cloud, typically with one-day lag, providing comprehensive visibility into plant performance.
Intelligent Event Identification
Advanced algorithms continuously analyse incoming data to identify power system events that require assessment – voltage disturbances, frequency deviations, contingency responses, and other GPS-relevant triggers. Every relevant event is captured and stored for compliance evaluation.
Automated Compliance Assessment
For each identified event, COMET's assessment engine evaluates your plant's response against registered GPS requirements. Dynamic performance metrics like rise times, settling times, and control responses are automatically calculated. Expert engineers review complex events and provide technical commentary through the platform's workflow.
COMET Services
Continuous GPS Compliance Monitoring
Continuous compliance results in Asset manager's peace of mind. By monitoring plant performance daily, potential non-compliances are identified and assessed as they occur during asset operation. This significantly reduces the risk that plant issues result in action from the AER or AEMO.
Plant Commissioning GPS Analysis
Monitoring generator performance during the commissioning process complements testing activities during defined testing windows creating:
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The opportunity to identify, analyse and resolve potential GPS compliance issues before they become apparent in hold point testing;
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The ability to share evidence to the NSP to provide increased confidence in the plant's performance.
Historic GPS Compliance Analysis
A Plant's compliance plan requires the Asset Owner to demonstrate compliance Leveraging the COMET Platform, VeriConneX works with asset owners to identify and analyse historic plant performance.
Built for Critical Infrastructure
Architected to Support your SOCI and AESCSF Obligations
As renewable energy assets increasingly qualify as critical infrastructure under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) 2018, asset owners face stringent cybersecurity obligations.
COMET is designed to meet these requirements, providing enterprise-grade security appropriate for managing sensitive operational data from Australia's generation and storage assets.
VeriConneX understands that compliance isn't just about ticking boxes—it's about implementing robust security practices that genuinely protect your operational data while meeting regulatory obligations.
GPS Compliance: Essential Insights
AER Clause 4.15 vs. AEMO GPS Compliance: Know the Critical Differences
The AER has made GPS compliance a priority enforcement area for 2024-25. But do you understand the distinction between NER Clause 4.15 process compliance and actual GPS technical performance? This whitepaper clarifies the two frameworks, their different enforcement mechanisms, and what generators must do to manage compliance risks effectively.
The Real Cost of Non-Compliance: Up to $10M in Penalties
Civil penalties for GPS breaches can reach $10 million, but financial penalties are just the beginning. Operational constraints, market suspension, and reputational damage can follow. This whitepaper examines the regulatory framework, recent enforcement actions including the $9M Callide penalty, and practical strategies for proactive compliance management.
Transform Compliance from Reactive to Proactive with COMET
Traditional compliance practices—manual, fragmented, and ad hoc—can't keep pace with modern regulatory demands. Discover how VeriConneX's COMET platform automates daily compliance monitoring for 2.5+ GW of Australian renewable assets. Learn how leading asset owners are moving from compliance checks every 24 months to checks every 24 hours.
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