Examining the $112/MWh revenue that Genex’ Jemalong Solar Farm generated in Q4 2022
Dan Lee uses our hot-off-the-press GSD2022 to examine the Q4 revenue figures that Genex Power recently released for Jemalong Solar Farm.
Areas of deeper analysis
Farewell Liddell
Guest author, Allan O'Neil, takes the release of the GSD2022 as an opportunity to take a look at the past 10 years of performance of the four-unit Liddell Power Station (one unit closed in...
Using the (draft of) GSD2022 to investigate those Solar Farms suffering significant curtailment
An article on RenewEconomy this week (about some analysis by analysts at ANU) coincided with our review of sequential drafts of the GSD2022, and prompted this article to have a look at some reported...
Media buzz about compensation for Gladstone Power Station under the coal price cap
Two media articles (in the Guardian and the Australian) prompt a quick article, utilising an in-development copy of the up-coming GSD2022.
Long-range trend of Instantaneous Reserve Plant Margin (IRPM) and focus on Q3 2022 – from GenInsights Quarterly
One of the metrics we introduced into GenInsights Quarterly Update for 2022 Q3 was a long-range review of IRPM (Instantaneous Reserve Plant Margin). In this article we share a little of what we found.
Griffith University study ‘Quantifying the risk of renewable energy droughts’
The Griffith University (by Joel Gilmore, Tim Nelson and Tahlia Nolan) study mentioned in earlier RenewEconomy article is now accessible on the Griffith University website here.
We’ve released GenInsights Quarterly Updates (2022 Q3) on Monday 31st October 2022
On Monday 31st October 2022 we released GenInsights Quarterly Updates for Q3 2022 - second in the expanding series, following customer requests for updates of GenInsights21
AEMO released its QED for 2022 Q3
A quick note to mark Thursday's release of the QED for Q3 2022 by the AEMO
EY-ROAM modelling for Queensland Energy Plan released
It's under 2 weeks since the Queensland Government released its much-awaited Energy Policy. Some reports into the modelling behind this (from EY-ROAM) has been released.
How much capacity would be required to replace Loy Yang A power station?
Following the published note of scepticism/concern about the energy transition from several industry CEOs in the AFR on Friday, we take a quick look at the replacement capacity needs just for Loy Yang A...
*Was* solar production disappointingly low through (parts of) Q2 2022 … and, if so, why?
It's taken longer than expected - but today I've posted this article that goes some way to answering the question 'to what extent was solar production disappointing through periods of Q2 2022?'
Tag team releases today– ESB’s ‘Health of the NEM’ and AER’s ‘State of the Energy Market’
Two headline reports (one from the ESB, one from the AER) released today, so readers can consider them together.
The Case for Hourly Renewable Energy Certificates
James Allan of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners discusses the potential benefits of moving to hourly RECs.
Preparations underway, for next Wednesday’s presentation at Smart Energy Queensland
Spoilt for choice for what to speak about on Wednesday 14th September 2022 at 'Smart Energy Queensland' conference.
Today’s presentation to CEC’s Market & Grid Directorate
On Monday 1st August 2022 we provided a presentation to the CEC's Market & Grid Directorate
Reviewing price patterns in Q2 2022 … anatomy of an Energy Crisis
After many years in a row, we return (in the midst of the '2022 Energy Crisis') to review the pricing patterns in the NEM and the WEM for Q2 2022.
ACCC’s ‘Inquiry into the National Electricity Market’ (from 23rd May) published (+ an Addendum) Monday 20th June 2022
A short article to note the release of the ACCC's 7th issue of the 'Inquiry into the NEM' ... along with an Addendum at a very topical time.
What would happen if…?
Have already posted a few articles today, but will leave you with a question that one of our readers asked me earlier today… It’s quite a topical question: 1) with the Cumulative Price Threshold...
AER publishes final determination for the 2022-23 Default Market Offer
A short note to coincide with AER publication of Default Market Offer (DMO) for the 2022-23 financial year.
Victoria’s Essential Services Commission increases Electricity Default Offer for Victorian consumers
A short article about the release of the Default Offer from the Essential Services Commission for Victoria for the 2022-23 financial year.