At 16:01 on April 10, 2025, a system frequency dip was observed from the Global-Roam frequency logger which records at 100 millisecond intervals.
In this article we present three charts using the frequency data to provide an initial point of reference for any future analysis that, time permitting, we may perform.
Frequency dipped to 49.824 Hz and spent some time near the lower NOFB
Zooming in we observe some variability in the measurements between 16:01:15 and 16:01:23
The decline happened over relatively long period leading to only moderate rates of change
Linton is a Senior Software Engineer and Market Analyst, who joined Global-Roam in August 2020.
Before joining the company, Linton worked at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for seven years, including four years as an analyst within their demand forecasting team. Before entering the energy sector, he worked as an air quality scientist in the Czech Republic.
The East Coast power system of Australia has the worst frequency regulation in the developed world. This puts the system at risk whenever an event occurs which requires the generators to respond quickly – they can’t respond quickly if they have to wait for the system frequency to go outside its control system dead band.
Ancillary Services Matter! No longer just realm of electrical engineer or energy trading boffins, ancillary services (and particularly Frequency Control Ancillary Services or FCAS which will concentrate on today) have become front and centre in so many ways that barely a day goes by without market observers referring to grid stability, inertia or frequency management.
To further understand the frequency drop we delve into the 4-second data (used for regulation FCAS contribution calculations) in this Part 2, looking at generating units (including BDUs).
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