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 21st January 2020
Queensland Scheduled Demand exceeds 9650MW today – within 400MW of the all-time record!
This afternoon saw the Queensland Scheduled Demand peak at 9,657MW – under 400MW off the all-time record set in February 2019.
Paul McArdle Mon 23rd December 2013
Give your Summer extra Sizzle with our Suggested “Seasons Greetings” Submission (and win your new Premium Beefmaster 6 Burner BBQ on Cart with Side Burner)
Our regular light-hearted competition is back (now in its 8th year). Are you the best demand forecaster in the NEM this year?
Paul McArdle Sun 27th October 2013
Is solar PV providing more opportunity for spot price engineering?
Some initial analysis looking into the question of whether the increased penetration of solar PV is increasing the variability of scheduled demand to the point that generators can exert more pressure on spot prices.
Carol Hunter Fri 1st December 2017
Not quite summer and volatility returns to Victoria and South Australia
Some volatility with the hot weather on Wednesday 29th November – is this a precursor for summer?
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