Articles posted, relating to summer 2015-16 in the NEM
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 Sun 19th March 2006
7th February 2006 – price spike in Tasmania
This week saw very low average prices across the NEM (below $21/MWh average across the week in all mainland regions).
Except for 2 half-hours in Tasmania on Tuesday 7th February (when the price rose to just over $1,000/MWh), prices in Tasmania remained at and around $30/MWh for the whole week.
Paul McArdle Mon 13th February 2017
[Post 1] Early AEMO forecasts look towards new record electricity demand in Queensland today
AEMO early morning forecast pointing to a new record electricity demand late this afternoon.
Paul McArdle Mon 22nd February 2021
High temperatures drive QLD Scheduled Demand to 9,476MW (highest this summer, so far)
Monday 22nd February 2021 saw QLD Scheduled Demand rise higher than it has on any other day so far this summer … 576MW below the all-time maximum.
Paul McArdle Thu 18th December 2008
Who’s the best demand forecaster in the NEM?
The great bi-annual peak demand forecasting competition. Prove your forecasting prowess and you could win a great seasonal prize!
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