A comparison of the output of the two different estimates now available for aggregate state-wide output from small-scale solar PV systems - the ARENA-funded APVI method, and a new method from AEMO
Articles we write through winter 2016 about what we see happening then
Some quick calcs to update a ball-park estimate on the cost of the Tasmanian energy crisis
A quick post to mark the end of brown-coal fired generation in South Australia, with the closure of Northern Power Station
Announcing the winners of our 7 related competitions for "best forecaster in the NEM" summer 2015-16
Over on our Demand-Response focused site, I posted an article yesterday providing a high-level comparison between contract prices for calendar 2015 and final spot prices (for the 4 mainland regions). This was in response...
One scenario holds that the price of energy supply might drop to the point where it is effectively free. Here's some of what we're thinking about...
The first of the diesel gensets startup in Tasmania, and make their way into the data feed.
Recapping what I've learnt (and highlighting some of the things I have yet to learn) about the electricity supply crisis currently facing Tasmania
Quick notes about how solar PV is helping to moderate peak demand (but some considerations relating to using rules of thumb about its effect).
A collection of articles focused on what’s happened in Australia’s National Electricity Market through the autumn period (March, April, May) of 2016
NSW experiences its highest electricity demand so far this summer as a result of the hot weather
NSW demand rises (somewhat) today
A rare excursion above 9,000MW this summer in Victoria on the back of some hot weather today.
A quick look at large-scale solar data for the NSW region, with the recent addition of Moree Solar
Yesterday (Monday 1st Feb) we saw a new record demand set for the Queensland Region of the NEM. Today was even hotter...
AEMO's current PASA forecasts indicate a likelihood that we'll see a new record set for electricity demand in Queensland early next week.
Hot weather pushes electricity demand in NSW higher than the high met set last week - a new "highest point in summer, thus far"
Today was the turn for NSW to feel the heat - with demand rising and supplies stretched as a result.
NEM-wide demand exceeds 32,000MW for the first time this summer (so 2,000MW higher than the previous summer level, already). A volatile day in pictures...