No, these were not spurious price spikes in Queensland today
Some quick observations about the patterns of volatility seen this week in Queensland
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.
Summer’s not done yet – prices spike in humid Queensland
Hot and sticky weather in QLD drives demand higher and provides an opportunity for spot price volatility
South Australian electricity weathers blistering heat
Walking through today in South Australia, following yesterday’s warnings.
Brown coal production drops because of bushfires
Brown coal production drops as one outcome of the current bushfires around the Latrobe Valley
The evolving spark spread triggers change in Queensland
Quick preliminary thoughts on the reported mothballing of capacity at Swanbank E and the return of two units at Tarong.
Tropical Cyclone Dylan seems to have reduced demand in the “Northern” zone by about 50MW
A quick look at how much electricity demand has been reduced in the north, coincident with Tropical Cyclone Dylan
A hot, but windy, day in the south presents less challenge to the supply/demand balance
A quick look at how Victoria and South Australia fared on Tuesday 28th, given the predictions of a return to hot weather at a time when schools and businesses are back to work.
Reviewing the contribution of gas, in South Australia’s heatwave last week
Following the heatwave last week, a review of the symbiotic nature of the link between the gas and electricity markets in the gas-hungry state of South Australia
Hot weather drives QLD demand higher – though well short of the record
As Queensland heats up, the Queensland electricity demand increases towards the Red Zone
Third bout of heat to hit Victoria and South Australia next week
A warning of a third round of high temperatures triggers a look at the demand forecast for next week in Victoria and South Australia
Queensland warms, but demand is yet to awaken
The hot weather passes into Queensland but, as yet, nothing has happened – nor is it really forecast.
Demand Response also helps Victoria and South Australia beat the heat-induced peak
As the temperature cools (but the debate heats up) here’s a quick look of how much contribution there was from demand response over the past week.
Third consecutive day of extreme demand in Victoria and South Australia with the heatwave
For the third day in a row, high temperatures drive demand higher – inching closer to a new all-time record for Victoria.
Close to a new record demand in Victoria today (Wed 15th), but no cigar
Recapping where the peak demand actually landed today, with the heatwave across southern Australia.
Heatwave threatens to melt Victorian all-time electricity demand record today – with Reserve Trader getting a run
An early review of what’s been happening today (Wednesday 15th January) with the heatwave in Victoria and South Australia
On Tuesday the NEM-wide demand did reach 31,891MW – and in Victoria 10,072MW
A snapshot of the highest demand point experienced in Victoria (and across the NEM) today
NEM-wide demand steams towards 32,000MW, and prices explode, as heatwave hits Victoria and South Australia
The forecast heatwave arrives in Victoria and drives demand towards what looks like being the highest (so far) this summer, and causing prices to pop.
The heatwave promises to return next week
A look at demand forecasts in ST PASA, with the heatwave promising to return next week.
Queensland demand tops 8,300MW – but NEM-wide it fizzles
High temperatures and humidity on Monday 6th January deliver more price volatility, and high demand in Queensland.
Record Saturday demand reached in Queensland
On a very hot Saturday a new record set for electricity demand on a Saturday in Queensland.