How much is your asset worth if it's held in violation of Generator Performance Standards?

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Non-compliance with GPS obligations carries severe consequences: civil penalties up to $10 million, operational restrictions, and potential market suspension. With the AER actively pursuing enforcement and courts imposing record penalties, the risks have never been higher.

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This whitepaper provides essential insights into:

• The three-tier civil penalty structure and how maximum penalties are calculated

• Recent enforcement actions, including the landmark $9 million Callide penalty

• Infringement notices versus Federal Court proceedings

• Operational consequences: AEMO directions, constraints, and market impacts

• Commercial and reputational risks beyond financial penalties

• Case studies: Callide Power Trading, Stanwell Corporation, and Hornsdale Power Reserve

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The regulatory framework is complex, but the message is clear: compliance is not optional, and the costs of getting it wrong extend far beyond fines.

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This whitepaper is essential reading for:

• Asset managers and compliance officers

• Technical operations managers

• C-suite executives responsible for risk management

• Anyone involved in renewable energy operations in the NEM

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Understand the full scope of compliance risks—download now.