Peak summer demand in Tasmania has been consistent (but AEMO’s forecasts vary)
A few quick pointers (on New Year’s Eve) about where peak demand might land this summer in Tasmania – so you have a chance at winning Competition #6
2014
About Snowy’s purchase of the Colongra peaker
Some thoughts following the purchase of the Colongra peaking plant in the dying days of 2014.
Weather will play a key role in peak demand in SA this summer
A few pointers about where the peak South Australian demand might land this summer (relevant to our competition, and also for some very real considerations about the ongoing evolution of the NEM)
Will Queensland defy the trend of declining demand?
Spurred on by our competition (but with an interest that’s much broader) we have a look at how Queensland demand has trended – and find a couple of quite remarkable things occurring…
How you might use our software
A topic containing articles, as we post them, about how to use our software – using real live examples.
Using NEM-Watch to forecast QLD Peak Demand this summer
Some tips about how you can use NEM-Watch v9 to narrow down your entry to Competition #2 this summer (peak QLD Regional Scheduled Dispatch Demand Target for extended summer period)
Trends in wind output (tips to help you make your entry)
A quick look at how aggregate wind farm output has trended, over the history of the NEM
Can you sizzle like the pros – by calculating one of these metrics for summer in the NEM?
Our popular competition returns, with some added spice as a thank-you to clients who have supported us in our 15 years of operation.
Recapping operations at Torrens Island – as another one bites the dust (at least temporarily*)
Some quick thoughts about the mothballing of Torrens Island A station
Privatising profits whilst socialising costs – part 2 (retail)
Returning to the theme of inconsistencies where we allow for “socialising costs whilst privatising profits” here are some thoughts about the retail space.
Summer 2014-15 in the NEM
Articles relating to events occurring through summer 2014-15
Heatwave to drive QLD Sunday evening demand to a record?
AEMO’s forecast showing Sunday evening’s electricity demand for Queensland could reach a new record with the 40 degree temperatures in South-East Queensland.
An almost weekly reminder of the challenge the NEM faces
There are cycles in wind production in the NEM, and there are cycles in social media about the benefits and disbenefits of renewables.
Another one down – Redbank bites the dust
Brief notes about Redbank station closure
Today’s electricity demand with the 2014 Melbourne Cup
A follow-on look at today
Electricity demand largely chugs along – whilst “the race stops the nation”
A quick look at what a four-legged horse race does to electricity demand
Today reminds us of how it remains a Regional Market, oftentimes
A colourful snapshot from NEM-Watch reminds us how the NEM often devolves to regional markets
Summer’s on the way (first hot day we’ve posted about)
First hot day we’ve posted about prior to summer 2014-15
AGL is almost twice as large as the second biggest generator – who’s also in the list?
A snapshot of generator size, by ownership
An illustration of increasing generation oversupply in the National Electricity Market
To augment today’s article in the Australian Financial Review, here’s an illustration of the growing oversupply.