Collected articles on the notable events of the summer of 2008-2009.
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Paul McArdle Sun 19th March 2006
2nd February 2006 – price spike in NSW and Queensland
This week saw a new record demand in NSW of 13,292MW on Thursday 2nd February. Correspondingly, average prices were above $100/MWh in both NSW and Queensland – but the price spikes did not transfer to the southern regions.
Paul McArdle Thu 9th April 2015
Victorian peak demand lower by 1,600MW
Following our assessment of NEM-wide demand this summer, we turn our attention to Victoria today to see how similar the story is for that region in particular.
Paul McArdle Mon 31st January 2022
Price volatility (and low IRPM) on Monday 31st January 2022 – in QLD, VIC, SA (a first initial review)
A short (and first) look at some of the market activity on a volatile evening in several regions – SA and VIC, and with QLD joining the fray a bit later.
Paul McArdle Wed 6th February 2019
Two points about the high demand & prices, and the load shedding, on Friday 25th January 2019
Two quick notes about what happened in Victoria on Friday 25th January 2019 following conversations with a number of people.

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