For new utility scale solar farms, MLFs can be greater than one. This is because

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For new utility scale solar farms, MLFs can be greater than one.  This is because

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renewable energy plant are favoured by AEMO and are given an "uplift" factor

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if a new generator replaces a generator that is far from load centre, there is a reduction in overall transmission losses

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transmission losses between the plant and the load centre need to be taken into account

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renewable energy plant only connects into the sub-transmission and distribution networks and therefore are not subject to MLF, only DLF.

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