Autumn 2016 in the NEM
A collection of articles focused on what’s happened in Australia’s National Electricity Market through the autumn period (March, April, May) of 2016
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Assessing the opportunity for Demand Response in Queensland
Our guest author, Mike Williams, has posted some analysis (over on the specially-focused Demand Response site) looking at the benefits of spot exposure and Demand Response in Queensland
My review of the South Australian region for January and February 2015
Our guest author, Mike Williams, has prepared a review of January and February 2016 in the South Australia - and what it would have meant for energy users...
Highest electricity demand in NSW so far this summer seen today
NSW experiences its highest electricity demand so far this summer as a result of the hot weather
NSW demand rises a little today
NSW demand rises (somewhat) today
Hot weather drives Victorian demand (somewhat) higher today – a rare excursion above 9,000MW
A rare excursion above 9,000MW this summer in Victoria on the back of some hot weather today.
Moree Solar Farm becomes the fourth of the Large-Scale Solar Farms outputting to the NEM (but 3rd publishing data)
A quick look at large-scale solar data for the NSW region, with the recent addition of Moree Solar
Hot weather (and LNG gas demand) drives Queensland electricity demand to a new all-time peak
Yesterday (Monday 1st Feb) we saw a new record demand set for the Queensland Region of the NEM. Today was even hotter...
Spot Exposure and Demand Response in the SA Region
Michael Williams has followed-up on an earlier article on WattClarity by posting a more detailed analysis over on www.DemandResponse.com.au about spot exposure and demand response in South Australia...
Next Step for Smart Grid in Australia
It's 18 months since the completion of the Smart Grid Smart City project - here's some thoughts from one of the people who was very much involved in...
Queensland demand forecast to break 9,000MW for the first time next week
AEMO's current PASA forecasts indicate a likelihood that we'll see a new record set for electricity demand in Queensland early next week.
NSW electricity demand a shave higher than last week
Hot weather pushes electricity demand in NSW higher than the high met set last week - a new "highest point in summer, thus far"
NSW demand tops 12,800MW and reserves tighten today – prior to the cool change
Today was the turn for NSW to feel the heat - with demand rising and supplies stretched as a result.
NEM-wide demand breaks 32,000MW – highest so far this summer
NEM-wide demand exceeds 32,000MW for the first time this summer (so 2,000MW higher than the previous summer level, already). A volatile day in pictures...
Queensland demand rises above 8,000MW
Queensland demand rose above 8,000MW
NEM-wide demand climbs above 30,000MW today
Demand begins to wake from holiday slumber with temperatures up across the mainland.
A collection of some core analytical challenges
A collection of articles speaking to some core analytical challenges. Others are categorised elsewhere – like my prior thoughts on three reasons why forecasting is a mug’s game.
What’s been happening with NEM-wide demand so far this summer
A quick look back over summer 2015-16 to date to see what level of electricity demand has been achieved.
What impact are Queensland LNG exports having on Queensland electricity markets?
Queensland LNG exports are now in full swing. At the time of writing (18 December) QCLNG has exported 79 LNG cargoes comprising 5.2 million tonnes (Mt) of LNG...
South Australia hit by two price spikes
The volatility of the NEM was showcased again on Monday as South Australia experienced two major price spikes in the space of an hour. Using NEM-Watch's play back...