Hot in VIC and SA – but demand not climbing past the green zone

Not much time today to look in detail, but noted a few email alerts triggered in our office from NEM-Watch, based on higher temperatures in South Australia and Victoria.

However, in the following snapshot from the market today at 14:25 NEM time, we see that the regional demand for both VIC and SA has not even climbed out of the “green zone” which represents a mid-point between their recent lowest demand, and their all-time maximums.

Hot in VIC and SA but demand stays low

Another cause to ponder where the demand in the NEM has gone – including these contributing factors.


And yes, as well, the NEM-wide demand stubbornly remains below 30,000MW.


About the Author

Paul McArdle
One of three founders of Global-Roam back in 2000, Paul has been CEO of the company since that time. As an author on WattClarity, Paul's focus has been to help make the electricity market more understandable.

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