Clean Energy Finance analysis says Eraring does not need to be extended
A short article to note another view (this one from Clean Energy Finance) on whether Eraring can close in 2025.
Articles by Paul McArdle
One of three founders of Global-Roam back in 2000, Paul has been CEO of the company since that time.
As an author on WattClarity, Paul's focus has been to help make the electricity market more understandable.
Power outage in Western Australia (incl Kalgoorlie) from Wed 17th Jan 2024
A short record of a significant power outage in Western Australia in January 2024.
Looking forward, to Monday 22nd January 2024 in Queensland
A quick look (Friday morning 19th January) towards Monday evening 22nd January 2024 in Queensland.
‘Market Demand’ in Queensland peaks at 9,790MW on Thursday 18th January 2024 … Monday 22nd Jan *might* see a record?
A short summation of where demand landed in QLD on Thursday evening 18th January 2024.
Demand (and price) spiking in QLD on Thursday afternoon 18th Jan 2024
A third article (first on the day) looking at tight supply-demand balance in the QLD ‘Economic Island’ on Thursday 18th January 2024
A preview of Thursday evening 18th Jan 2024 in Queensland … and also flagging Fri 19th and Mon 22nd
A second article looking at forecast tight supply-demand balance in Queensland on Thursday 18th Jan 2024.
Court Case on Monday 22nd January and Tuesday 23rd January relating to cause of failures at Callide C3 and C4
A short note about upcoming proceedings in the Federal Court (relating to Callide C3 and Callide C4) for next week.
Forecast temperature rising in Queensland for Thu 18th Jan 2024 (and Fri 19th and Mon 22nd)
A first article about forecast high temperatures (hence high demand, and also potentially LOR levels) for Queensland on Thursday 18th January 2024 … and also Fri 19th and Mon 22nd.
AER released transparency review of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) draft Integrated System Plan (ISP)
We probably should have noted this at the time, but worth linking here to this short report by the AER, that was published on 15th January 2024.
Hot & Wet Weather pushes back expected return to service dates for Callide C3 and Callide C4
A short note (Monday 15th January 2024) about delays in return to service for both of Callide C3 and Callide C4 units.
In November 2023, FERC released Final Report on lessons from Winter Storm Elliott (the Christmas 2022 storm)
Pointing WattClarity readers to FERC’s Final Report into Winter Storm Elliott (the Christmas 2022 storm that contributed to power outages for millions of electricity customers in the Eastern half of North America).
… and Kogan Creek comes off for a few days on Sunday 14th January 2024
3rd article for Sunday 14th January 2024 – this one looking further north, into QLD, with the Forced Outage at Kogan Creek Power Station.
… but Loy Yang A1 trips on Sunday 14th January 2024
A quick PS to the earlier Sunday article (which looked at LYA4) this time focused on LYA1.
Hiccups over, at Loy Yang A4? (Part 3)
This article (Part 3) follows on from Part 1 and Part 2, which looked at four successive trip/outage at Loy Yang A4 in recent days.
Hiccups continue, at Loy Yang A4 (Part 2)
Following the 4th successive trip/outage at Loy Yang A4 in recent days – and updating Tuesday’s earlier article.
Inverter fire at EPIC Energy’s Mannum 2 Solar Farm
An article from RenewEconomy alerts me to yesterday’s fire at the (in commissioning) Mannum Solar Farm 2 in South Australia. We take a quick initial look.
What’s been happening at Stanwell unit 1 since September 2023? (Part 1)
Today we take a look back at the operation of Stanwell unit 1 over the past 3 years … but particularly since its return from a Major Outage in September 2023
Hiccups at Loy Yang A4 (Part 1)
A quick look at 3 successive trips at Loy Yang A4 in returning back from a recent forced outage.
2023-24 GenCost consultation draft released – just before Xmas 2023
A short (and belated) article about the CSIRO’s GenCost draft report … and some associated media coverage.
A first look at ‘Market Demand’ in South Australia on Saturday 6th January 2024
A quick look back at Saturday 6th January 2024 in South Australia – and the case of an unforecast drop in ‘Market Demand’