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
Articles by Paul McArdle
Paul was one of the founders of Global-Roam in February 2000. He is currently the CEO of the company and the principal author of WattClarity. Writing for WattClarity has become a natural extension of his work in understanding the electricity market, enabling him to lead the team in developing better software for clients.
Before co-founding the company, Paul worked as a Mechanical Engineer for the Queensland Electricity Commission in the early 1990s. He also gained international experience in Japan, the United States, Canada, the UK, and Argentina as part of his ES Cornwall Memorial Scholarship.
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.
About Carbon Emissions
Specific articles directly related to carbon emissions
Gas burn at Queensland power stations has dropped in September
Further analysis of the interaction between electricity and gas markets in Queensland at present.
Electricity spot prices crushed from all sides
Low prices today in South Australia and Queensland for various reasons - but summed up by a large oversupply of capacity
Spring 2014 in the NEM
Posts pertaining to events we see occurring through spring 2014
A 60% Instantaneous Reserve Plant Margin – even with plant out for maintenance
A massive overhang of capacity seen today - leading to price suppression
Doomsday predictions for security of supply?!
In parallel with the RET Review process, claims and counter claims are mounting about challenges to security of supply, moving forwards. Here are some initial thoughts...