Because this new plant may only be used for a few days a year, the cheapest capital option would have to be used. There has already been suggestions in the press that open ended gas turbine will be built on the Edison Mission site in the LaTrobe Valley. This is required since it is unlikely to be commercially attractive to build a power station, which would only operate for a few hours a year. The author is unaware of any public information as to how this encouragement is being arranged. VPX however in 1998 recorded faster growth rates.
Electricity now represents a significant export industry for Victoria.
The trade to NSW varies considerably and is confused by the fact that the Snowy Scheme also participates in the market as a separate entity.