Collected articles on the notable events of the summer of 2008-2009.
About the Author
Paul McArdle
Paul was one of the founders of Global-Roam in February 2000. He is currently the CEO of the company and the principal author of WattClarity. Writing for WattClarity has become a natural extension of his work in understanding the electricity market, enabling him to lead the team in developing better software for clients.
Before co-founding the company, Paul worked as a Mechanical Engineer for the Queensland Electricity Commission in the early 1990s. He also gained international experience in Japan, the United States, Canada, the UK, and Argentina as part of his ES Cornwall Memorial Scholarship.
Related Articles
Paul McArdle Tue 3rd January 2017
Victorian “Scheduled Demand” plunges to its lowest ever* level – early on Monday 2nd January
Victoria saw what seems to be the lowest ever* level of electricity demand early on Monday 2nd January 2017
Paul McArdle Sun 12th February 2017
[2nd post] Astonishing Queensland electricity demand – on a Sunday!
An astounding day with Queensland electricity demand on a Sunday – a new peak (according to Powerlink) or not quite (on Dispatch Target basis).
Paul McArdle Sun 19th March 2006
24th February 2006 – price spikes in Victoria
Demand in Victoria peaked again, bringing with it high prices in Victoria and (to a lesser extent) South Australia.
Indeed, the demand experienced in Victoria (on Friday 24th February) exceeded the previous high level of 8,552MW for summer, set in January 2006.
Our analysis looked at generator behaviour on the occasions of these price spikes.
Paul McArdle Tue 29th November 2016
So early in summer, will Queensland set a new record for peak demand?
Head’s up for what might be a new record maximum electricity demand on Friday – so early in summer…
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