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Data centre power connections
AusNet delivering Australia's first transmission level connected data centre.
Projects
We're helping build projects that support Victoria's transition to a renewable future.
AusNet delivering Australia's first transmission level connected data centre.
We're helping build projects that support Victoria's transition to a renewable future.
We design, build and deliver high-voltage transmission connection infrastructure for large-scale generation, storage and loads across our 200kV to 500kV transmission network.
Our team works with developers from the earliest stages of a project through to delivery and long-term operations. We create connection solutions that are technically robust, commercially viable and designed to support reliable performance for decades to come.
With more than 10GW of renewable generation and storage capacity contracted across the National Electricity Market (NEM), we have extensive experience in high-voltage system design, delivery and operations. Our track record reflects a disciplined approach to risk, strong delivery capability and a consistent ability to execute complex projects at scale.
Our Design, Build, Own, Operate and Maintain (DBOOM) model provides a single point of accountability through the project’s lifecycle to:
Our Connections Infrastructure team develops and delivers the critical transmission assets required to connect utility-scale renewable generation, storage and large loads to the grid. We provide service that helps reduce complexity and gives project developers greater certainty throughout the connection journey.
Our services include:
Customer VicGrid AusNet
Contestable transmission connections typically progress through six key stages, alongside VicGrid’s connection and approvals processes. Our structured, staged approach helps:
Because we stay involved from feasibility through to operations, we provide continuity throughout the project lifecycle, helping reduce interface risks, avoid costly redesigns and keep projects on track to practical completion.
Feasibility (1–2 months)
Conduct a Grid Capacity Assessment to analyse network capability, historical performance and power system simulations.
Provide developers with confidence in grid connection and project certainty at an early stage.
Development activities (6–18 months)
Define and compare connection options, estimate CAPEX and annuity costs.
Manage stakeholder engagement, property investigations and regulatory approvals.
Advance detailed design and procure long lead items (e.g. transformers) under an Early Works Agreement to accelerate delivery.
Connection agreement execution
Navigate contract negotiations with AEMO, leveraging our experience across every Victorian connection agreement.
Structure 20–30 year agreements to allocate risks appropriately over the asset lifecycle.
Delivery: design and construction (14–20 months)
Act as EPC contractor to design, build and commission all required transmission assets.
Guarantee a fixed energisation date for developer certainty.
Operations (25–30 years)
Provide ISO 55001 compliant asset management, including 24/7 control room monitoring, planned maintenance and incident response.
Maintain access to critical spares and emergency field crews for reliable long term performance.
Decommissioning (6–12 months)
At contract end, either extend agreements for repowering or safely decommission assets within 6–12 months, according to the generator's needs.